Vital railway upgrades take place this month on Midland Main Line
Passengers are being advised to plan their weekend journeys in advance during ongoing multi-million-pound work to electrify the Midland Main Line this September.
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Digital season tickets can now be bought in a flash on new GTR apps
Commuters returning from the summer break can now for the first time on Great Northern, Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services buy and store weekly, monthly and annual season tickets as barcode sTickets on their smartphones when using the train firms’ new apps
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Major repairs in the Ore tunnel mean that the railway will be closed between Hastings and Rye from Saturday 19 October to Sunday 3 November 2024
Buses will replace trains between Hastings, Rye and Ashford International while engineers work on the Ore Tunnel.
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Autumn weekend rail engineering work across Cambridgeshire
Passengers travelling via Cambridge and Ely are being asked to check their journey plans before travelling as major engineering and station construction work will affect most weekends from mid September to the end of November.
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Brand-new artwork unveiled to brighten Luton station
Network Rail has partnered up with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and local artist Aimi Rix to create striking artwork which was unveiled yesterday to improve passenger experience at Luton station.
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Strategic moment for East Coast Digital Programme as key passenger and freight trains complete dynamic testing
Another step forward has been taken towards the introduction of digital in-cab signalling to the East Coast Main Line with the completion of dynamic ETCS (European Train Control System) testing for key trains in both the passenger and freight sector.
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THIS SATURDAY: South London rail passengers asked to plan ahead as major track upgrade affects services in Crystal Palace area for nine days at the end of August
Passengers in the Crystal Palace area are being asked to plan ahead if travelling from Saturday 24 August to Sunday 1 September, as Network Rail carry out a major track upgrade.
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Digital signalling testing sees changes to Thameslink and Great Northern East Coast Main Line journeys this weekend
This upcoming August Bank Holiday weekend rail passengers are being advised to plan their journeys in advance ahead of pioneering work to test 21st century digital signalling systems on the East Coast Main Line.
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GTR launches Summer Sale with rail fares that are too hot to miss
Fares slashed across popular routes for limited time only Sale ends at midnight on Monday 19 August
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Great Northern, is helping savvy parents save money on family trips with its big Summer Sale.
With the end of the school holidays approaching, cash conscious parents may be searching for days out that wo -
M&S Food reopens at Brighton station after transformation
Marks & Spencer and its travel retail partner, SSP Group, have officially reopened the refurbished M&S Food store at Brighton train station.
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New digital calendars map out the big picture for train journey planning
Passengers planning Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern train journeys can now check on-line route maps for planned engineering work up to six weeks ahead of their day of travel, using a new interactive calendar.
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Let the dogs out! UK’s largest rail company launches travel guide to help city canines explore beaches and countryside
GTR launches its first dog-friendly travel guide as research reveals one in ten city dog owners say they never take their dog for a walk outside of their local area. One in five respondents also admit to taking their dog(s) outside for 30 minutes or less each day. Dog Behaviour and Training Consultant, Carolyn Menteith, has teamed up with GTR to share the benefits of getting furry friends outsid
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