London Blackfriars station celebrates 10 years since dramatic rebuild
Thameslink passenger photos celebrate the best view in London on the 10th anniversary of the dramatic reconstruction of London Blackfriars
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Farewell tour for 40-year-old train fleet raises £26,000 for mental health
The final run for Southern’s now-retired 40-year-old Class 455 fleet has raised over £26,000 for the mental health charity Mind.
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New cross-London train route offers more seats and journey choices for Herts and Northeast London commuters
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps joined passengers at Welwyn Garden City station today to welcome the start of new cross-London train services between the Hertfordshire town and Sevenoaks in Kent.
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Cyclists riding high with better security at Thameslink's St Albans station
The MP for St Albans, Daisy Cooper, opened Thameslink’s new cycle parking hub at St Albans’ station, promoting greener travel in the community
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Sustainability steps up a gear with Great Northern’s new station cycle hub
The MP for North East Bedfordshire, Richard Fuller, has opened Great Northern’s new cycle parking hub at Biggleswade station, promoting greener travel in the community
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Enfield MP learns how digital signalling will make Great Northern’s City route more reliable for rail passengers
High-tech digital signalling is set to give rail passengers from Enfield Chase, Winchmore Hill, Grange Park, Palmers Green and Bowes Park much more reliable services on the Great Northern route to the City of London, local MP Bambos Charalambous heard on Friday
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Mohammad Yasin MP opens 322-bike parking hub at Bedford station
Bedford’s MP Mohammad Yasin has opened Thameslink’s new cycle parking hub at Bedford station.
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Southern stations stand out with iconic Lionel Stanhope name signs
Southern has welcomed three stunning murals that now grace its London metro rail route, each designed and painted by renowned local scenic artist Lionel Stanhope
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New signalling to give passengers better journeys on Great Northern’s route to City of London
A brand new, state-of-the-art signalling system has been commissioned over the bank holiday, promising Great Northern rail passengers at 30 stations much more reliable journeys on the route to Moorgate in the City of Londo
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More commuter services on Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink in summer timetable change
Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink will be running more weekday trains in its summer timetable, targeted mostly at supporting commuters returning to the workplace
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GTR cuts time to book assistance by two-thirds
Passengers with Great Northern, Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express can now book assistance for their journey just two hours in advance of catching a train, at any time of the day
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Stevenage FC and Thameslink team up to support young people in new ‘Don’t Tackle it Alone’ campaign
To combat the mental health crisis following the pandemic, Thameslink is strengthening its partnership with Stevenage FC to support young people in the community The campaign encourages people to attend Friday Kicks sporting events in their areas The scheme offers the younger generation a support network and safe place to meet
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Northern City Line enters new phase as East Coast Digital Programme prepares to commission new equipment
Passengers intending to travel on the Northern City Line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend are asked to plan ahead as work is taking place to commission new signalling equipment.
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Southern and Gatwick Express MD becomes permanent GTR Operations Chief
Managing Director of Southern and Gatwick Express Angie Doll has been appointed as Govia Thameslink Railway’s Chief Operating Officer
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Great Northern passengers are the nation’s most satisfied with train cleanliness
Passengers on Great Northern are the country’s most satisfied with the cleanliness of their trains, according to survey results published today [13 April] by the passenger watchdog Transport Focus.
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Bagelman at Brighton
GTR has issued the following statement in relation to Bagelman Limited at Brighton station:
“We have been very sympathetic to Bagelman Limited during the pandemic, agreeing a substantial discount on its rent and continuing its tenancy through three periods when it fell into arrears. However, the company has now gone into administration with significant debts, and we are not prepared to ri -
Newhaven employability scheme changes lives with abandoned bikes
Help for unemployed, homeless and vulnerable people in East Sussex has received a boost with the donation of bikes abandoned at Southern Railway stations.
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Network Rail engineers gear up for bank holiday work on London-Sussex main line
Network Rail have issued the following press release about engineering work affecting services to and from London Victoria over the Easter weekend:
Network Rail’s £160m improvement project to improve signalling between London Victoria and East Croydon takes another step forward this Easter with new track and points being put in place at Clapham Junction.
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Thameslink’s Try a Train classes are on time for World Autism Awareness Day
Young Bedfordshire people with autism and/or learning difficulties gain rail travel confidence and know-howPandemic-prevented events resume in time for World Autism Awareness Day (2 April)
Students with autism, learning disabilities or both from Dunstable-based Central Bedfordshire College are the first group in over two years to take part in Thameslink ‘Try a Train’ events.
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Putting it to the test: Changes on Northern City Line as East Coast Digital Programme tests and commissions new equipment
Passengers travelling on the Northern City Line in April and May are being urged to plan ahead as work to test and commission newly installed signalling equipment takes place.
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