Southern can now further support disabled passengers at nine Sutton and Surrey stations
A new mobile assistance team has started work in a trial to further support disabled passengers and other customers at nine smaller stations in South London
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Another step forward for East Coast Digital Programme
Billion-pound plans to transform rail travel to and from the capital have taken another important step forward with the completion of crucial work as part of a programme to create a digital railway.
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Southern offers cheaper rush-hour tickets to entice commuters back to Monday and Friday travel
To entice commuters back to the office at either end of the working week, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is trialling cheaper Southern Rail Advance peak tickets on Mondays and Fridays
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No trains south of St Neots and Royston this weekend as passengers reminded to plan ahead for East Coast Digital Programme work
Passengers planning to travel on the Great Northern and Thameslink network on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 February are being urged to plan ahead as work continues on the East Coast Digital Programme
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Southern station opens doors to Surrey foodbank
Southern Railway has come to the rescue of a Surrey foodbank that had to move out of its previous accommodation by providing space at the local station. The foodbank, run by the Whyteleafe Community HUB charity, now has its preparation and distribution centre in a large former storeroom at Whyteleafe station.
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St Albans City station’s new footbridge now benefitting passengers
A brand-new footbridge is now helping to ease congestion at Thameslink’s busiest station north of London, St Albans City.
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Step-free access now available at Crowborough station in East Sussex after lifts and new footbridge opens for passengers
Today (10 February), MP Nusrat Ghani joined Network Rail, Southern and contractors BAM Nuttall to celebrate the official opening of Crowborough station’s £4.7m lifts and footbridge.
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Rail operator sets out apprenticeships target for 2023
Marking National Apprenticeship Week, Govia Thameslink Railway has announced its target of supporting 220 new and existing employees into apprenticeship programmes 2023 also sees the company welcoming its 100th apprentice onto the driver training programme with Southern Rail
Despite challenges in the industry, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has continued to upskill and harness its workforce -
Rail operator celebrates internal hires
Govia Thameslink Railway announces a wave of internal appointments for the year ahead
Kicking off 2023, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) – the operator for Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Great Northern – has announced a variety of internal promotions and appointments across the company.
Ralph Pidsley has taken on the role of Chief Financial Officerafter holding the position on an i -
Passengers urged to plan ahead of East Coast Digital Programme work on 18/19 February
Passengers intending to travel with Great Northern and Thameslink on the route between London and Peterborough over the weekend of 18 and 19 February are being asked to plan ahead.
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Check before you travel as engineering work restricts Brighton Main Line services on first Sunday in February
Train operators Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express are advising passengers travelling between London, Gatwick Airport and Sussex on Sunday 5 February to check online journey planners in advance, as vital engineering work by Network Rail will mean a long diversion for trains between London and Gatwick Airport, and a limited service between Brighton and the airport.
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No trains when ASLEF strikes with a later start each day after
Passengers with Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern or Gatwick Express are regrettably advised to find another way to reach their destination on Wednesday 1 February and Friday 3 February and to be prepared for a later start to services the day after
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Line to reopen: Engineers have repaired the 10-metre Lingfield landslip, which closed the railway in Surrey between Hurst Green and East Grinstead
Network Rail engineers and contractors BAM Nuttall have worked around the clock to repair a landslip that closed the railway between East Grinstead and Hurst Green in Surrey on Tuesday, January 17.
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Govia Thameslink Railway generates over 236,000 kWh total renewable energy last year alone through solar panels
Photovoltaic arrays at Denmark Hill Station and Streatham Hill Depot have generated 236,387 kWh of energy. This is the equivalent of boiling the kettle to make a fantastic 7.5 million cups of tea. The energy generated through the solar panels also saves 46 tonnes (45,713kg) of CO2 per year
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Engineers begin repairs to 10-metre Lingfield landslip, which closed the railway between Hurst Green and East Grinstead
Network Rail engineers and suppliers are on site and working to repair a landslip in Surrey that closed the railway between East Grinstead and Hurst Green on Tuesday.
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Crawley station’s £6m facelift gives 1960s building a modern makeover
Crawley’s 1960s station has been given a £6m makeover, with a brighter look to the concourse, a new plaza, and more wide ticket gates to give passengers a much better experience as they travel to the town.
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Travelling into the office more regularly could boost confidence at work and improve wellbeing in 2023
Research conducted by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), reveals that 42% of people believe working in the office boosts their confidence and could benefit their career 66% of people also agree that working is more enjoyable when there are others around them People travelling with Southern can add value to their journey and ticket spend with a new rewards scheme that builds points towards treats, d
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New Year sees further progress with digital transformation
Engineering work at the weekend and over the Christmas period saw further steps taken towards the introduction of state-of-the-art digital signalling on the East Coast Mainline
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Passengers urged to plan ahead of engineering work and industrial action on Great Northern routes – 7 and 8 January
Passengers intending to travel with Great Northern and Thameslink on the route between London and Peterborough over the weekend of 7 and 8 January are being asked to plan ahead with travel impacted by both industrial action and engineering work.
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Strikes set to disrupt rail travel in first week of January
Travel only if absolutely necessary on 3 & 4 and 6 & 7 January due to strikes by RMT No trains at all on 5 January due to ASLEF drivers’ industrial action Overtime ban and other strike action also affecting rail services Passengers urged to plan ahead, especially on New Year’s Eve
Passengers with Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink are being warned, regrettably, that services in t
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