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  • Young adults with disabilities enjoy a great day out

    Boathouse Theatre Arts is a performing arts company for young adults and children with disabilities in East Sussex, stretching an area from Rye to Eastbourne, and Southern recently made a donation for the group to go to Eastbourne and enjoy a performance at the Devonshire Theatre.

  • GTR renews entire Gatwick Express train fleet

    Govia Thameslink Railway has finished updating its entire Gatwick Express fleet with modern Class 387/2s, giving passengers a superior passenger experience on the premium non-stop airport service to and from London Victoria and its extensions to Brighton.

  • GTR appoints new Chief Operating Officer

    Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK’s largest rail franchise, has appointed Nick Brown (pictured) as its new Chief Operating Officer, it was announced today (Monday 26 September).

  • GTR appoints new Chief Operating Officer

    Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK’s largest rail franchise, has appointed Nick Brown (pictured) as its new Chief Operating Officer, it was announced today.

  • Southern responds to latest RMT strike dates

    Commenting on the RMT’s latest round of strike dates, Angie Doll, GTR’s Passenger Services Director, said: “The RMT’s desire to heap yet further travel misery on the public and affect the everyday lives of so many people is shameful."

  • Southern restores Seaford and Lewes services to timetable

    Train passengers using services between Seaford and Brighton received some welcome news today after Southern Railway announced it is to restore the full timetable on the route from next Monday (26 September).

  • ​GTR consults passengers on new improved timetable

    Train firm Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) wants passengers’ views on the biggest timetable shake-up proposed in a generation that promises to boost capacity and expand the cross-London Thameslink network.

  • ​Southern shortlisted for community awards

    Southern, and partner Sussex Community Rail Partnership (SCRP), have been shortlisted for a number of categories in the Association of Community Rail (ACORP) Awards. The awards celebrate unsung heroes and heroines of the community rail world, alongside the hard work and dedication of community projects.

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