Essex Road station gets a springtime spruce-up
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is cheering up Islington’s Essex Road station with a much-needed redecoration programme.
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Fond farewell to Southern’s Alan after railway career spanning nearly 50 years
A long-serving Brighton railway worker has been given a send-off to remember by 100 colleagues past and present.
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Boost for cyclists using Meldreth station
Cyclists have welcomed improved cycle storage space at Meldreth station thanks to an investment of nearly £13,000.
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Steam train helps take the strain during emergency line closure
Passengers travelling to London, affected by an emergency closure of the Uckfield line this weekend, can use their tickets on the steam and diesel heritage Spa Valley Railway at Eridge to reach alternative services from Tunbridge Wells
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‘Roving cow-respondent’ turns heads on Cambridge to Brighton trip
A 'roving reporter' travelled from Cambridge to Brighton to promote the Cows about Cambridge art trail, of which Thameslink is the Official Travel Partner.
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Passengers reminded not to travel to or from London this weekend as vital work on East Coast Upgrade continues
Network Rail has issued the following press release about major engineering work this weekend 29 February - 1 March Network Rail and train operators are reminding passengers that no trains will operate between Biggleswade or Letchworth Garden City and King’s Cross, St Pancras International or Moorgate stations this weekend as work on the East Coast Upgrade continues.
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More Thameslink trains between Cambridge and Brighton
Thameslink has announced that it will increase weekend train services between Cambridge and Brighton from this spring.
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Double celebration at Southern’s Edenbridge Town station
Edenbridge Town has enjoyed a double celebration at its Southern station.
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North Kent’s Thameslink services extend to Luton on Saturdays
Improvements to the Thameslink’s timetable this spring will provide passengers in southeast London and north Kent with direct services as far as Luton and Luton Airport on Saturdays for the first time.
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Thameslink announces extra Saturday services between Luton and London
Improvements to the Thameslink Saturday timetable this spring will provide passengers who use stations between Luton and West Hampstead with two more trains every hour to and from London, and direct services to and from North Kent. This will also increase connectivity to Luton Airport on Saturdays for the entire Thameslink network.
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Harlington rail user ‘shocked’ to win £5,632 in Key Smartcard competition
A Harlington commuter is celebrating after winning back the value of her season ticket through Govia Thameslink Railway’s monthly competition for Key Smartcard season ticket holders.
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Southern helps former Army wife back to work
A working mum and ex-Army wife from Worthing who took the plunge to switch careers with the help of a charity for military veterans and their partners, is “over the moon” after landing a job with Southern Rail’s new station maintenance team
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Employment Minister calls for firms to follow in footsteps of GTR and support more young people into work
Business, education and political leaders came together this week to discuss how to support young people into work and tackle skills shortages at an employment summit hosted by Govia Thameslink Railway and The Prince’s Trust.
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£1.2billion investment means no services between Biggleswade or Letchworth Garden City and London later this month - passengers urged not to travel
Network Rail has issued the following press release about work that will affect Thameslink and Great Northern services. Network Rail and train operators on the East Coast Main Line are reminding passengers that no train services will operate between Biggleswade or Letchworth Garden City and King’s Cross, St Pancras International or Moorgate stations on Saturday, 29 February and Sunday, 1 March.
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Seven Pillars of Tulse Hill signal new station shelter
Passengers using platforms 2 and 3 at Tulse Hill station will be able to enjoy the shelter of a long-awaited new canopy from this summer.
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Bedfordshire cyclists applaud major investment in Thameslink station cycle facilities
Bedfordshire cyclists have welcomed the investment of more than £160,000 to improve bicycle facilities at Luton and Leagrave railway stations.
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Arty Alice and Thameslink highlight positive mental health message through quirky cow sculpture
A creative 22-year-old is hoping to spread a positive message about mental health, supported by Thameslink and charity Mind, through an unusual piece of art – a miniature cow.
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Thameslink and Great Northern advises passengers not to travel during Storm Ciara this Sunday
Travel advice issued ahead of Storm Ciara
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Storm Ciara: Severe disruption expected across South - please check before you travel
Network Rail, GTR and other train companies have issued the following press release
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In the driving seat: GTR doubles apprenticeships with 300 opportunities in 2020
As National Apprenticeship & Careers Week (3-7 February) kicks off, Govia Thameslink Railway announces it is doubling the number of apprenticeships it will offer in 2020.
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