ONE MONTH TO GO: Vital engineering work in Portsmouth area to close railway for a week
Buses replace trains in the Portsmouth area over February half term for vital engineering work
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UK’s largest train operator celebrates 10-year anniversary with the King’s Trust
The two organisations have worked together since 2014 on the ‘Get into Railways' programme. Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, was amongst those who joined a celebration event at the Houses of Parliament to mark the anniversary. The event forms part of Railway 200 celebrations taking place across the industry.
Govia Thameslink Railway, the rail operator responsible for running Southern, Thames -
GTR supports nationwide Rail Sale to celebrate 200 years of the railway
Fares slashed by up to 50% across popular routes for limited time only The sale launches today and closes at midnight on Monday 20 January
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK’s largest rail operator, is helping Brits kick off the new year by getting more for their money thanks to taking part in the Rail Sale, which launches today.
This year marks 200 years of the modern railway and to -
Meet the Southern train driver Magistrate delivering justice in Sussex
Full-time Southern train driver Paul became a volunteer magistrate 20 years ago after seeing an advert - and now he's encouraging others to follow in his footsteps to clear the court backlog.
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Accessibility upgrades to restart at Biggleswade station this January
Work is set to restart at Biggleswade station this month to make it more accessible, with the construction of a new footbridge and lifts
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No trains between London and Peterborough/Royston for two weekends as East Coast Main Line receives important upgrades
There will be no Thameslink or Great Northern services between London and Peterborough, Royston and Stevenage via Hertford North at the weekend on 25-26 January and 1-2 February
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Brighton Main Line passengers asked to plan ahead this Sunday as engineering work means buses replace trains between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport
Vital engineering work is taking place this Sunday between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon, meaning that there will be no trains between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport.
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Less than a week to go: Vital upgrades between London St Pancras and Bedford from 21 December
There will be no Thameslink trains between Harpenden and London from Saturday 21 December to Sunday 29 December. This includes several working days.
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REMINDER: Christmas engineering work across Anglia will help deliver benefits for passengers
There will be no trains between Royston and Cambridge North or Cambridge from 27 December to 5 January.
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Commuters surprised with FREE Christmas Party 'Survival' Kits during busiest week for office parties
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is saving weary heads by gifting free Christmas Party ‘Survival’ Kits to commuters as this week is revealed to be the most popular for office Christmas parties (31%). Through the fun and festive giveaway, GTR is raising awareness of the increase of incidents that peak during the festive period to ensure partygoers get home safely. The ‘Survival’ Kits are jam-packed
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GTR offers free use of innovative sign language app to assist deaf rail passengers
The UK’s largest train operator is offering free use of an innovative sign language app to remove barriers for passengers who are deaf or have hearing loss – and help them travel with confidence across its 11 county network
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Two weeks to go: More rush hour trains from Sussex coast to capital
Commuters in Sussex can benefit from more seats on rush hour train journeys – and have longer nights out in the capital – thanks to a new timetable by train operator Southern.
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Two weeks to go: South London commuters to benefit from more train services
Rail passengers travelling around the capital will benefit from even more Southern trains in the height of rush hour – meaning more convenient journeys and more seats.
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Two weeks to go: More train services for Great Northern commuters
Commuters heading into the capital from Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire are set to benefit from additional capacity in the rush hour thanks to a new timetable by train operator Great Northern.
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Thameslink station duo officially presented with British Empire Medals
Two Thameslink station team members – one from Luton and Harpenden, the other from Elstree & Borehamwood – have been officially presented with British Empire Medals, awarded to them in the King’s Birthday Honours for their service to the railway
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Luton Airport Parkway station celebrates silver anniversary with special event
Thameslink colleagues and members of the community gathered at Luton Airport Parkway yesterday (Monday 25 November) to celebrate 25 years since the station opened in 1999.
Opened by Queen Elizabeth II in November 1999, the station serves nearly four million customers each year and provides an essential link between Luton Airport and London, as well as journeys further north.
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In-cab signalling testing affecting Thameslink & Great Northern this weekend
Network Rail has issued the following press release about work that will close a section of the railway to Great Northern and Thameslink trains this weekend:
East Coast Main Line passengers are reminded to check before they travel due to further digital signalling testing taking place this upcoming weekend Thameslink and Great Northern services between London and Peterborough/King’s Lynn will -
GTR opens funding applications for social and environmental projects
Community groups across the south east can apply for a share of almost half a million pounds worth of grants from the country’s largest train company.
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Thameslink Christmas travellers told to plan ahead as central London track replacement set to take place
Passengers asked to plan ahead and check before they travel between 25-29 December with rail replacement buses running on some routes and diversions on other routes.
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Southern passengers told to plan ahead as level crossing set to close for entire weekend at the end of November
Work to replace railway track on the level crossing means that diversions will be necessary for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists, with buses replacing trains between Brighton and Littlehampton all weekend
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