Public safety is the top priority for Lewes Bonfire celebrations
Important information about changes to rail services on 5 November have been shared as part of a message about public safety at Lewes Bonfire celebrations
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GTR highlights improvements delivered during its first 100 days under public ownership
Since transferring to DfT Operator Limited (DFTO) on 31 May, GTR has been delivering on commitments set out when GTR came into public ownership – working to improve customer experience, with a particular focus on improving trains and stations, reducing disruption, and providing better support for customers.
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Network Rail and Southern Railway complete major recovery and repair programme as Haywards Heath to Lewes line set to reopen on 1 September
The railway between Haywards Heath and Lewes will reopen to passenger services on Tuesday 1 September, following the successful completion of a major recovery operation and extensive repairs after the derailment near Lewes on Thursday 13 August.
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Temporary amendments to some Southern services due to the impact of prolonged extreme dry weather
Customers are being advised to check before they travel as targeted timetable changes are introduced on some parts of the Southern network from Tuesday 1 September.
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Network Rail and Southern Railway confirm 1 September planned reopening of Haywards Heath to Lewes line
The railway line between Haywards Heath and Lewes will reopen to passenger services on Tuesday 1 September following a major recovery operation and repairs to the track after the derailment on Thursday 13 August
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Response to RAIB investigation update
In a joint statement in response to this afternoon's investigation update by RAIB, Lucy McAuliffe, Route Director Sussex, Network Rail, and John Whitehurst, Chief Executive Officer at GTR, which operates Southern, said:
“Following the publication of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch’s (RAIB) investigation update, we remain fully committed to supporting the continuing investigation and act -
Lewes to Haywards Heath line to remain closed for at least another 10 days as major train recovery operation begins
Passengers travelling between Lewes and Haywards Heath via Plumpton and Cooksbridge should check before they travel for at least the next 10 days and into the weeks ahead as the line remains closed for repairs following last week's derailment
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Southern Railway urges customers to check before travelling as Lewes disruption continues and Eastbourne Airshow begins
Southern Railway is urging customers to check before travelling, particularly those attending Eastbourne Airshow this weekend, as disruption continues following Wednesday's train derailment near Lewes.
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Train derailment statement
NETWORK RAIL/SOUTHERN RAIL STATEMENT / PRESS RELEASE
Network Rail and Southern Rail today issued the following statement in connection with the train that derailed in the Lewes area at approximately 15:55 on Thursday 13 August.
Our primary concern is for our passengers, our staff and all those involved in the incident. Details are still emerging and we are working closely with Network Rail a -
Holidaymakers heading to Gatwick and Luton airports urged to travel safely
Holidaymakers travelling to Gatwick and Luton airports this summer by train are being urged to travel safely, as thousands more passengers head away on their summer breaks.
Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink services to both airports, is reminding customers to allow extra time for their journeys and to take extra care when travelling with l -
Bluetooth assistive listening technology ‘a game changer’ for commuters at Brighton station
In a first for UK Rail, Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express have permanently installed innovative technology at Brighton station to help people with hearing loss as well as other commuters get to their train more easily
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Another London railway station upgraded to meet new, modern, standards for customer service and design
The station environment at Gipsy Hill is now more welcoming and easier to navigate after a customer-centric upgrade where all aspects of the station environment were considered, from lighting to staff training and from accessibility to community engagement.
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