Elstree & Borehamwood mayor Richard Butler and a group of 40 walkers were greeted on the inaugural ‘Teddy’s Trails’ walk on Sunday 11 October by Teddy, a fox terrier who has been a local resident since puppyhood.
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin today formally opened Siemens and Govia Thameslink Railway’s new, purpose-built Three Bridges train depot in Crawley, West Sussex, marking a major milestone for the Thameslink Programme, which will transform journeys for passengers.
Martlets Hospice’s ‘Top Secret Art Project’ - an exciting exhibition and auction of original A5 sized art produced by celebrities, professional and amateur artists is underway.
Three of Southern’s community projects have been recognised at this year’s Community Rail awards. The awards, organised by the Association of Community Rail Partnership Awards, recognise the unsung heroes and heroines of the community rail world, acknowledging their hard work and dedication.
Commuters with Thameslink and Great Northern (between Royston, Huntingdon and London) are being given their first taste of smartcard ticketing technology.
In November 2014 we launched a 12 week consultation with passengers and stakeholders on the proposed off-peak timetable which will be introduced in December 2015 to pave the way for the new expanded Thameslink network of 2018.
In November 2014 we launched a 12 week consultation with passengers and stakeholders on the proposed off-peak timetable which will be introduced in December 2015 to pave the way for the new expanded Thameslink network of 2018.
Tonbridge, Edenbridge and Malling MP Tom Tugendhat has formally marked the start of a project that will extend 12 station platforms between Edenbridge Town and Uckfield.
Teddy the fox terrier will take Elstree and Borehamwood mayor Richard Butler out on the inaugural ‘Teddy’s trails’ walk Sunday 11 October, one of a series of countryside walking routes surrounding the town marking Hertfordshire’s Year of Walking, sponsored by Herts County Council.
Train operator Great Northern has donated £1,000 to fund new enhancements for the John Clements Sports and Community Centre in Codicote. Great Northern Passenger Service Director Keith Jipps met Jim Park, Chairman of the John Clements Trust, at the Centre on Friday.
Autumn poses a risk to a very small number of our rural routes which can be vulnerable to poor rail conditions due to leaf fall.
Train company Thameslink and The Prince’s Trust are looking for new recruits living along the London to Bedford rail route to join their award-winning Get Into Railways programme that helps young people into employment.
