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  • Longer platforms and improved ticket gates in £10 million boost for passengers to support the Gatwick Airport station upgrade

    Network Rail have issued the following press release about extended platforms at three Southern stations in Sussex:
    Passengers from three stations in West and East Sussex can now get on and off the full length of longer Southern trains thanks to platform extensions built by Network Rail and funded by the Department for Transport.
    Built to support a new timetable during the construction of th

  • GTR and Porterbrook announce £55 million fleet modernisation programme

    270 Southern, Gatwick Express and Great Northern trains to be updated
    New real-time information screens and charging-/ power points

    On-board performance monitoring and fault diagnosis to streamline maintenance

    Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and Porterbrook, the owner of trains leased by the operator, have announced a five-year, £55 million programme to modernise the Sout

  • Rail firm scores health and safety hat trick at RoSPA awards

    Railway firm Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which runs Great Northern, Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express trains, has won three sought-after national safety accolades, including a special ‘Pride’ award for two employees who saved the life of a man on the tracks.
    The Engineering team, which maintains, upgrades and cleans the network’s 2,800 carriages, won Gold for its health and safety re

  • Nation wakes up to messages of hope on World Suicide Prevention Day

    A series of motivational messages have appeared across the network as part of GTR’s ‘Affirmation Art’ activation “It’s ok not to be ok,” “We’re with You” and other messages show continued support and understanding for those in need
    10 September 2020, LONDON: Today, on annual World Suicide Prevention Day, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK’s biggest rail franchise which operates the Southe

  • Govia Thameslink Railway opens largest electric vehicle charging hub in rail and announces thousands of station improvements

    Today on World Electric Vehicle (EV) Day, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) - the UK’s biggest rail franchise – welcomed Secretary of State Grant Shapps to open rail’s largest dedicated EV charging hub at Hatfield station, which features a total of 27 charging points.
    The installation marks a milestone in a wide-ranging station improvements programme being undertaken by GTR, which encompasses more

  • Elephant & Castle Thameslink station access via shopping centre closing

    From midnight on Thursday night, 24 September, access to and from Elephant & Castle railway station via the link bridge and shopping centre will close for five years.
    The change is necessary as part of the Elephant and Castle town centre development. When the entrance reopens, there will be improved level access into the station.
    Thameslink services will continue to operate as normal at

  • More reliable services on the way for passengers on the East Coast Main Line linking London and Edinburgh

    Network Rail have issued the following press release about the East Coast Upgrade, including dates when train services will be affected:
    Dates for key works on the £1.2 billion East Coast Upgrade have now been confirmed, with a programme aimed at delivering improvements for passengers as soon as possible, Network Rail said today (3 September 2020).
    Once complete, the upgrade will deliver imp

  • Govia Thameslink Railway food bank pilot scheme collects over 800 meals for local charities

    Thanks to generous donations at Bedford and Brighton stations, a total of 822meals have been given to those desperately in need, following a six-week community pilot scheme from Govia Thameslink Railway and UK charity, The Trussell Trust.
    The Railway Food Collection is a partnership between Govia Thameslink Railway and local food banks that aims to encourage members of the public, as well as ra

  • ​Discount Railcards get smart on Great Northern, Thameslink and Southern

    Railcards giving discounts of between a third and 50% can now be used on Great Northern, Thameslink and Southern’s “keyGo” pay-as-you-go smartcard service.
    The innovation completely removes the need to queue or book ahead for most paper or online tickets, which supports social distancing for passengers and station staff during coronavirus restrictions.
    This industry-first expansion of smartc

  • More seats, more space and longer trains on track for Fen Line rail passengers

    Network Rail has issued the following press release about the completion of infrastructure improvements on the King's Lynn -Cambridge route:
    Network Rail has completed the final section of infrastructure works on the £29 million upgrade of the rail line between King's Lynn and Cambridge over the August bank holiday.
    Over the last 11 months, works funded by the Department for Transport have d

  • Govia Thameslink Railway releases outcome of internal investigation

    Govia Thameslink Railway CEO Patrick Verwer comments on the conclusion of GTR’s internal investigation into the death of Victoria Station colleague Belly Mujinga:
    “Belly’s story continues to move us all, and we are heartbroken by her loss. At work, she was a dedicated and valued colleague and as a member of society, she sought to help those most in need.
    “This has been an incredibly difficul

  • GTR provides safe travel tips for students returning to school and college

    Govia Thameslink Railway, which runs Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern trains, is reminding schoolchildren and college students to travel safely in the new academic year.
    Top tips for safer travel include:
    Wear a face covering Wash or sanitise your hands before and after each journey Use our pay-as-you-go KeyGo smartcard to ‘tap in, tap out’ or buy your ticket online ahead of travel

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