Airport station upgrade allows faster journeys in GTR’s winter timetable
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced timetable changes to be introduced from Sunday 11 December 2022. Passengers should check their journeys in advance of travel.
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Gatwick's gateway to the world just got a bit easier if arriving by rail
A new ticket gateline has opened at Gatwick Airport railway station with extra-wide openings throughout for passengers with luggage
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Work to make Royston station accessible gets under way
A huge investment to bring lifts to Royston station and make it more accessible for passengers is now under way.
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Wheels in motion for major improvements at Harringay
Vital upgrades at Harringay station will get underway this week, as passengers will benefit from a better footbridge and brand-new waiting shelters on platforms one and two.
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Driving home for Christmas? These rail fares will make you reconsider!
UK’s largest rail operator has released Advance Fares for the festive period Previously only available on Southern Rail, the operator has extended the offering to Thameslink – saving people up to 45% compared to buying on the day
As the cost-of-living crisis takes hold, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is encouraging savvy consumers to save money with Advance Tickets, which have now been releas -
Weekend work in early January to enable introduction of digital signalling to East Coast Main Line
Passengers intending to travel to and from London and other destinations on the East Coast Main Line via Peterborough, and across Great Northern routes over the weekend of 7 and 8 January are being asked to plan ahead due to engineering work and check how their journey may be affected.
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Rail and community partners transform 1930s station parcel office into local event venue
Bishopstone, on the East Sussex coast, is celebrating the opening of its Community Hub, a new local amenity created within the area’s Grade II listed railway station by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) with the support of rail industry and local community partners.
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REMINDER: Engineering work affects Thameslink services on 12 and 13 November - check before you travel between Luton and London
Thameslink are reminding customers that train services between London and Luton will be affected by major Network Rail infrastructure projects on the Midland Main Line this coming weekend.
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Amended timetables in place – rail users must continue to check before they travel
The rail industry has been working hard to reinstate services this week, following the late-notice cancellation of industrial action by the RMT union.
Unfortunately, owing to the short notice of the cancellation, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has advised that there is an amended timetable in place today (Monday) with an early finish, and a later start-up to the normal weekday timetable tomorr -
Limited service to remain in place over the weekend and into next week
Guidance remains to travel only if absolutely necessary
As announced by the RMT union this afternoon, national rail strikes have been called off on 5, 7 and 9 November. However, due to the short notice cancellation, unfortunately it is not possible to reinstate the usual timetable for tomorrow or Monday.
The advice remains to travel only if absolutely necessary on 5 and 7 November. A lat -
Bus and train firms join charity to transform lives
In a UK-first, accessibility advisors at Brighton & Hove Buses and Govia Thameslink Railway have worked together with adults with a learning disability to support them in making an integrated journey by both bus and train
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Railway colleagues on track to become future leaders with 18-month training programme
Govia Thameslink Railway has kicked off its annual graduate scheme in partnership with the Go-Ahead Group For the first time, the programme has been open to internal candidates Three employees working for the operator have now started the programme
People working in the rail industry are relishing the chance to develop their skills through a tailored graduate scheme led by Govia Thameslink -
Assistance dogs play the smart card to support rail customers
People who rely on assistance dogs to get out and about should find train travel easier thanks to a new scheme that has been developed with the help of a disabled Southern and Thameslink passenger
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Great Northern train sent to be fitted with cutting-edge in-cab signalling system
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has sent its first Great Northern train to be upgraded with cutting-edge in-cab signalling as part of the government-funded East Coast Digital Programme.
This will reduce delays and enable a more reliable service for passengers on both the East Coast Main Line from London through Potters Bar, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage, Hitchin, St Neots and Peterborough, and -
National strike days in early November - travel only if absolutely necessary on Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink
Passengers should travel only if absolutely necessary with Southern, Great Northern or Thameslink on Saturday 5, Monday 7 and Wednesday 9 November, due to national strikes by the RMT union
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Rye station to be closed from 3pm on 12 November for bonfire event
In the interests of public safety, Rye railway station will be closed from 3pm on the day of the Rye Bonfire (12 November) until the start of service the next day, Sunday
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GTR Class 387 sent for UK’s first major commuter fleet retrofit for ETCS in-cab signalling
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has sent its first Class 387/1 Great Northern train to be upgraded to ETCS in-cab signalling as part of the East Coast Digital Programme designed to reduce delays and enable a more reliable service for passengers
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UK’s largest rail operator signs Armed Forces Covenant
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has pledged its support to the Forces Community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. The agreement will support Armed Forces leavers back into employment and ensure that those who serve, or who have served in the Forces, are treated fairly in the workplace.
To demonstrate commitment to being a ‘Forces-friendly’ employer, GTR will bolster its diversity and inclusi -
Further works to take place next week to restore services between Kings Lynn and Ely
Network Rail will carry out further works next week to restore services between Kings Lynn and Ely, which will result in changes to the rail service
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Plan ahead for Southern and Gatwick Express service changes to Victoria in October, November and at Christmas
No Southern trains will run between East Croydon and London Victoria station and Gatwick Express will be suspended during some October and November weekends and over the Christmas festive period
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