Thameslink’s better bike parking promotes sustainable travel
A new, more secure, locked bike hub is now available for environmentally conscious commuters at Luton station
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GTR comment in response to Bernard Tabary news
Govia Thameslink Railway responds to the sad news that Bernard Tabary, Group Chief Executive Officer International of Keolis, passed away on Sunday 19 March 2023.
Patrick Verwer, CEO of Govia Thameslink Railway, said:
“The team at GTR is extremely saddened by the news that Bernard Tabary has passed away. Bernard was a great man with a wonderful sense of humour and I enjoyed working with him -
Limited rail service with early shut down, and no trains at all in some areas, on RMT strike days 16 and 18 March
Due to strike action by members of the RMT union on Thursday 16 March and Saturday 18 March, there will be a limited service on Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink with a late start-up, early shutdown, and no trains at all in some areas
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Rail passengers on the hunt for hidden gems this Easter
Passenger data revealed by GTR shows unexpected UK spots that proved popular last Easter and could be on trend for 2023 As the bank holiday draws closer, the rail operator is encouraging people to consider alternative day trips and explore lesser-known gems
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is the UK’s largest rail operator, with a network spanning more than 800 miles and 11 counties. However, -
Video: Shocking near-miss between train and red-light-running moped in West Sussex
A video captured by CCTV cameras shows the moment a pair of riders on a small moped narrowly escaped being struck by a train travelling at up to 70mph, after they dodged barriers at a level crossing near Littlehampton, in West Sussex.
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GTR supports Samaritans to raise awareness around the power of ‘hello’
Rail operator joins wider industry to support Samaritans’ latest campaign
The UK’s largest rail operator is teaming up with the Samaritans and wider rail industry to show its support for the ‘Small Talk Saves Lives’ campaign, which aims to empower the public to start a conversation that could help save a life.
New research from the charity reveals that just 50% of adults said they would fee -
Thameslink welcomes announcement of Luton DART airport connection
Thameslink have welcomed the announcement by Luton Rising and Luton Borough Council today [24 February] that the Luton DART station-airport shuttle service is on course to open fully for commercial operations around the end of March.
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Passengers are urged to check weekend travel plans this spring as Cambridge area rail upgrades gather pace
Major rail projects to improve the railway infrastructure in the Cambridgeshire area are planned to be carried out between Saturday 11 March and the late May bank holiday. The work will affect passenger services via Cambridge station on most weekends in the period.
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Passenger operator GTR shares expertise in digital signalling with freight operator DB Cargo UK
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has collaborated with freight operator DB Cargo UK to share its expertise of digital signalling as work continues on the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) to transform the East Coast Main Line.
The ECDP will see traditional lineside signals replaced by state-of-the-art digital signalling (European Train Control System, or ETCS), meaning there will be more reliab -
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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