Farewell to last of Thameslink’s old train fleet
Thameslink has reached a major milestone in its transformation of the railway by replacing the last of the 29-year-old Class 319 train fleet with modern Class 700 trains.
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Southern plans normal service on most routes during RMT strike
Southern is planning to run a normal service on most of its routes during the RMT’s strike on Friday 1 September and Monday 4 September
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Automatic delay compensation for Southern and Gatwick Express passengers
As part of its continued plans to modernise one of the most congested networks in the country, train operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has today announced that Southern and Gatwick Express passengers using its key smartcard are now being automatically compensated for delays of 15 minutes or more.
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Govia Thameslink Railway brings number plate recognition to 25 stations
Commuters parking at 25 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) stations will soon save time through the convenience of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR).
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GTR hires 10 from Prince’s Trust training programme
Ten young people struggling to find a foot on the employment ladder have been given a job with Govia Thameslink Railway
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Thameslink and Great Northern staff get on their bikes (and much more) for charity
Staff from across the Thameslink and Great Northern rail networks have raised over £2,300 in seven days for Luton-based Keech Hospice Care, the staff’s own choice as the company’s good cause. The charity supports adults and children with life-limiting illnesses.
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Thameslink lifts out of action at Farringdon for vital Crossrail work
Passenger lifts to Thameslink’s southbound platform at Farringdon will be taken out of use from Saturday 9 September until next spring as Crossrail begins work to create a step-free route to the new Elizabeth line. Lifts to the northbound platform will remain in operation.
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Gatwick shortlisted for national award after raft of station improvements
Gatwick Airport rail station, run by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), has been shortlisted for a national award amid an ongoing programme of modernisation and investment at the international travel hub.
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Great Northern and Thameslink's safety programme is a hit with youngsters
Volunteers from Great Northern and Thameslink have delivered talks about safe and independent rail travel to almost 10,000 primary school children over the past six months.
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GTR gives passengers free Wi-Fi on board trains
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has started to roll out free Wi-Fi on board more of its trains, helping passengers stay in touch on the go.
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GTR's plans to support Brighton and Hove Pride
Govia Thameslink Railway will be running longer Thameslink trains to and from Brighton during next month's renowned Pride celebrations, but the event will still be affected by the ASLEF drivers’ strike on Southern.
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Automatic delay compensation for Govia Thameslink Railway passengers
Thameslink and Great Northern passengers using a key smartcard are now being automatically compensated for delays of 15 minutes or more
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Commuters support Grenfell Tower collection
A team of six off-duty railway workers collected £6,500 for survivors of the Grenfell Tower tragedy from generous commuters at King’s Cross station, in just two days.
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Govia Thameslink Railway reveals plans to improve services for passengers across the South East
Passengers across the South East will have faster, easier, more seamless journeys into and across central London, train firm Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) revealed today.
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More services for Hitchin and Stevenage commuters confirmed following consultation
Commuters from Hitchin and Stevenage will have 50% more fast trains to King’s Cross by the end of 2018 and new services across central London stopping at Farringdon (for Crossrail and Heathrow), and London Bridge (for Canary Wharf).
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Southern plans new resilient timetable if ASLEF drivers' overtime ban goes ahead
Southern plans to operate 75% of its weekday services on Thursday and Friday, 29 and 30 June, and is working to improve on this number from Monday 3 July
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Thameslink train driver in fatality drama shortlisted for award
A Bedford train driver with Thameslink has been shortlisted for a national award
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Network Rail apologises for Thameslink delays
Overrunning engineering work this morning caused disruption
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Southern's Go-Learn programme is a hit with 5,000 youngsters
Over the last year Southern and Sussex Community Rail Partnership’s (SCRP) Go-Learn railway education programme, focused on teaching school children about safe and independent travel, has been delivered to almost 5,500 children, whilst also receiving excellent reviews, from both teachers and youngsters. Go-Learn, continues to engage youngsters and encourage them to be safe train travellers.
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Hadley Wood station ramps up accessibility
Over 100 residents gathered at Hadley Wood railway station on Friday (26 May) to celebrate the opening of a new access ramp funded and built by Great Northern in response to a community petition.
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