Bedford dad takes on ‘gladiator’ challenge in honour of local girl and much-missed colleague
A Bedford dad is gearing up for a gladiator-style challenge in honour of a little girl and a much-missed colleague.
Topics: Transport
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Convenience of pay as you go extends to more Hertfordshire stations
Great Northern and Thameslink passengers using Radlett, Potters Bar and Brookmans Park stations have been given greater convenience and choice today [Thursday 29 August] with the arrival of contactless pay as you go. Pay as you go with Oyster has also been extended to Radlett and Potters Bar.
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Hats off to GTR for 12 years’ support for Luton Town FC youngsters
Twenty-two teenagers have scored free travel to support their sports development with Luton Town FC – the 'Hatters' – thanks to train operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the company that runs Thameslink and Great Northern train services.
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Govia Thameslink Railway staff and volunteers brighten up Royston station
New floral displays have brightened up Royston station thanks to the efforts of residents and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) staff.
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Passengers reminded of East Coast Main Line closure for major work on August Bank Holiday weekend
Govia Thameslink Railway and Network Rail are reminding Great Northern and Thameslink passengers that there will be no trains on routes between Cambridge, Peterborough, Hertford North and King’s Cross, St Pancras International or Moorgate on Saturday and Sunday of the August Bank Holiday weekend (24-25 August 2019). Passengers are urged not to travel on these routes.
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New £2.5m lifts for Carshalton station’s Southern and Thameslink rail users
The official unveiling of Carshalton railway station’s new £2.5million lifts was marked with a ribbon cutting today (Friday, 16 August).
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Thameslink colleagues bring in the dough for Bedfordshire autism charity
Thameslink colleagues used flour power to support an independent Bedford-based charity close to their hearts.
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Horsham station hosts Rumble in the Jungle public piano project: celebration singalong on Friday 16 August
Horsham station staff are proud hosts to one of six dramatically decorated public pianos that have appeared in the area this summer thanks to the Horsham District Street Pianos project. The public are invited to a celebratory music event at the station at 4.00pm on Friday 16 August.
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Incredible weekly Thameslink trip by 97-year-old maintains 55-year friendship
Thameslink journey, amazing friendship and astonishing history of a victimised homosexual turned into film
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Further update after power outage
Further update after power outage
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Update from Govia Thameslink Railway on widescale power outage
Update from Govia Thameslink Railway on widescale power outage
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GTR staff adopt three new charities for fundraising
Expect to see cycling challenges, cake sales and bucket shaking aplenty as Govia Thameslink Railway staff from Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express throw their weight behind three vital charities following a company-wide vote.
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Enjoy speciality coffee with a quirky twist at St Neots station
A couple of coffee lovers are excited to have moved their business into a new, larger space at St Neots railway station.
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Autumn half-term rail closures on the West Coastway: passengers advised to plan ahead
Network Rail has today issued the following press release: Rail passengers in West Sussex and Hampshire are advised to plan ahead and allow more time for their journeys over the autumn half-term and some further weekends afterwards as Network Rail works to complete a multi-million-pound upgrade of the lines between Barnham, Chichester and Havant.
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Final travel advice ahead of Brighton & Hove Pride 2019
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is finalising preparations at the station to help the city celebrate the event
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History panel installed to celebrate 150 years of St Albans City station
Thameslink staff, local dignitaries and Royal British Legion members gathered for the unveiling of a history panel, marking 150 years of St Albans City station and paying tribute to fallen railway workers during the Great War.
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Major £750K regeneration work at Knebworth station unveiled
A raft of improvements have been unveiled at Knebworth railway station as part of a major £750,000 upgrade project, including the addition of two new shelters.
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New book exchange launched at St Albans City station
Thameslink rail users can now grab a book on the go following the launch of a new book exchange at St Albans City station.
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Ding-dong… your next stop is the World Scout Jamboree
Authentic-sounding rail announcements will ring out at the World Scout Jamboree in the USA after recordings were made on board a Southern train.
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Thameslink colleagues serve up lunch at Luton homeless charity
Three Thameslink colleagues cooked up a hearty feast for Luton’s homeless and vulnerable.
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