Govia Thameslink’s fundraising sees Christmas come early to children’s hospice
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has presented its latest fundraising donation of £6,176 to Chestnut Tree House Hospice, the only children’s hospice in Sussex.
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Cricklewood station mural celebrates female achievers and 100 years of women’s suffrage
A mural has been created at Cricklewood station as a tribute to the famous aviator Amy Johnson, who lived nearby. The mural, by renowned urban artist Lakwena, is one of 20 installations across London celebrating remarkable local women to mark the centenary of the first steps in women’s suffrage in the UK.
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Southern helps first-class florist’s dreams blossom at Horley station
A new florist's shop, run by former law enforcement officer Gavin Lambert, has opened at Horley Station, located on the Brighton Main Line
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Winter timetable to be introduced on Thameslink and Great Northern from Monday 10 December
From Monday 10 December, passengers on Thameslink and Great Northern will benefit from 200 additional weekday services
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GTR response to Transport Select Committee report
STRICTLY EMBARGOED TO 00:01 HOURS ON TUESDAY 4 DECEMBER 2018
Responding to the Transport Select Committee’s report into the May timetable changes (also embargoed as above), Patrick Verwer, Chief Executive of Govia Thameslink Railway, said:
“We acknowledge the report by the Transport Select Committee into the industry-wide issues surrounding the introduction of the May timetable.
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GTR on track with projects to deliver more accessible railway
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Govia Thameslink Railway announces that it is on track to deliver a raft of upgrades across the network by March 2019 through its stations accessibility fund to improve access for all passengers
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GTR and The Prince’s Trust help eight disadvantaged young people find work on the railways
Govia Thameslink Railway has offered eight young people jobs with Thameslink and Southern Railway after they graduated on Monday from a four-week work experience programme run in partnership with The Prince’s Trust.
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Non-season ticket holders urged to claim compensation for May timetable issues
From today, part-time workers and other regular travellers on Thameslink and Great Northern affected by disruption following the introduction of the May 2018 timetable can claim additional compensation
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Thameslink inspires young people with learning difficulties to take the train
Thameslink has given five young Bedfordshire people with learning difficulties, the knowledge and confidence to travel by train, helping develop their independence
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Residents and traders invited to update on rail road bridge closure
Drop-in sessions will be held next week to share progress being made to address concerns about the temporary closure of Mill Road Bridge in 2019
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Smiling Andy wins community award for helping passengers at Salfords Station
Southern Rail’s Salfords Station Assistant Andy Chantler has been presented with a Good Citizen Award by Salfords and Sidlow Parish Council for his sterling work assisting passengers
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Station extension starts at Elstree & Borehamwood
GTR's £1.5m scheme to double the size of the concourse at Elstree & Borehamwood station, easing congestion and greatly improving passenger facilities is under way
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GTR remembers railway workers’ First World War service across network
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Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) hosted a commemorative event at Brighton station on Friday, 9 November, to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War, and to honour the railway workers that served in the Armed Forces and at home.
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GTR remembers railway workers’ First World War service at Potters Bar station
Govia Thameslink Railway hosted a commemorative event at Potters Bar station on Tuesday 6 November to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War, and to honour the railway workers that served in the Armed Forces and at home.
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Last call for season ticket holders to claim compensation
Season ticket holders on Great Northern and Thameslink have until 30 November to claim up to four weeks’ worth of fares as additional compensation for disruption earlier this year following the introduction of the May 2018 timetable.
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is urging those travelling from the most affected stations between 20 May and 28 July to visit railcompensation.thameslinkrailway.co -
Hair-raising exploits by Great Northern staff raise cash for Air Ambulance
Great Northern’s station staff at King’s Lynn have raised almost £1,400 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance Service with a day of gruelling charity activities on Friday 2 November.
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Reminder: Lewes and surrounding stations closed on 5 November from around 5pm
Due to public safety concerns at Lewes Bonfire Night, Lewes and its immediate surrounding stations will be shut from around 17.00 on Monday, 5 November
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Thameslink and Great Northern to run 200 extra services from 10 December
An extra 200 services will be introduced each weekday on Thameslink and Great Northern from Monday 10 December
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Public meeting announced into Cambridge road bridge closure
There will be a public meeting on 1 November to discuss a proposed eight-week closure of Mill Road bridge in Cambridge for an essential railway upgrade
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Great Northern adds Remembrance Sunday train from King’s Lynn
Great Northern, operated by Govia Thameslink Railway, will run an extra early-morning train service from King's Lynn to London on Remembrance Sunday.
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