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  • Rail operator unveils first co-operative energy project on UK rail network

    The new initiative is expected to save up to 50 tonnes of carbon a year, generating over 200,000 kW hours of electricity.
    Rail operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which manages Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern services, is strengthening its commitment to sustainability through a new innovative co-operative energy project with community climate action group, Energy Garden.
    The tr

  • Boozy bumps and festive faux pas: how to make sure your Christmas tipple doesn't end in a topple

    Rail firm partners with celebrity nutritionist to offer top tips and bust myths about drinking, to help passengers get home safely after a night out.
    Research shows we’re starting festivities earlier and planning to enjoy more celebrations to make up for them being cancelled last year Intoxication is the second biggest cause of accidents on the railway Nutritionist Rob Hobson shares his top

  • Rail company extends EV roll-out with more charging points

    By January 2022, 179 charging points across 37 stations will be available for public use Second wave follows the-then biggest installation on the UK rail network in 2020 at Hatfield
    The roll-out of Electronic Vehicle (EV) infrastructure is well underway on the Thameslink, Great Northern and Southern railway network, with new charging points and parking bays added to the next wave of stations.

  • Partners promote St Albans with landmark mural at City station

    Train operator Thameslink is supporting the promotion of St Albans as a visitor destination with a mural depicting some of the city’s major attractions. The artwork above the station’s entrance was created in partnership with St Albans BID (Business Improvement District), who provided the individual symbol designs, and community and environmental charity Groundwork East, who managed the manufactur

  • Rail upgrades this weekend and over Christmas signal greater reliability for passengers in South London

    Network Rail have issued the following press release about engineering work affecting services between Victoria and East Croydon on 27/28 November and over Christmas and New Year:
    This weekend Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 November and over Christmas, from Saturday 25 December to Monday 3 January 2022, no trains will run between East Croydon and London Victoria. Most Southern trains will be diverte

  • Christmas and New Year work to upgrade 1970s track between London and Kentish Town

    Network Rail have issued the following press release about engineering work that will reduce train services between Kentish Town and St Pancras over Christmas and New Year:
    Final stage of programme to upgrade 1970s track between Kentish Town and London St Pancras is taking place over Christmas Improvements will bring a more modern reliable railway for passengers and reduce the impact of unplan

  • Railway and RAF colleagues gather in Bedford to honour military veterans

    Thameslink joins national ‘Routes of Remembrance’ campaign, paying tribute to war veterans Railway colleagues were joined at Bedford station today by officers from nearby RAF Henlow to help transport a poppy wreath into London Upon arrival in London, the poppy wreath will be laid at the Armistice Day memorial service at St Pancras International
    Thameslink has joined forces with The Veterans

  • WWI soldier who saved Captain’s life honoured at Brighton station

    Southern joins national ‘Routes of Remembrance’ campaign, paying tribute to war veterans Thousands of wounded Indian soldiers fighting in WWI were brought to Brighton to be treated at local hospitals The rail operator is highlighting this historical link with an inspirational story of sacrifice A poppy wreath has been laid at Brighton station to honour the story of Manta Singh and Captain Hender

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