The UK’s largest train operator, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), has once again partnered with Samaritans to challenge the Blue Monday myth by encouraging customers and colleagues to reach out to loved ones this month, as part of the charity’s annual Brew Monday campaign.
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is calling on budding engineers to apply for its 2026 intake of apprentice engineers, as vacancies are now live to join the UK’s largest rail operator
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK’s largest train operator, has welcomed Paul Groves as its new Train Services Director for Thameslink and Great Northern
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced Ruth Busby OBE as its new People Director. Ruth will join GTR in November and brings to the role a powerful combination of deep sector expertise, strategic insight into rail, and a genuine passion for building an inclusive and purpose-driven organisational culture.
Ruth’s deep understanding of railway challenges and opportunities positions her well
Today, on World Mental Health Day (10th October 2025), and as part of an ongoing partnership with Mind, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) handed out complimentary coffees with prompts, designed to spark conversation and give customers a boost as they passed through London Blackfriars station Psychologist of Kindness and expert in human connection,Dr Gillian Sandstrom, supported the campaign to sh
Govia Thameslink Railway has run its first Class 717 Great Northern train in passenger service using an updated specification of the in-cab digital signalling software, European Train Control System
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has today released CCTV footage of three incidents involving buggies to highlight the importance of safety at train stations, and to remind customers how to safely navigate train stations when travelling with children and buggies.
The CCTV footage shows incidents at Portslade and South Croydon stations where empty pushchairs roll on to the tracks, and a parent fal
Community organisations across the south east have been handed their share of almost half a million pounds from a fund set up by the country’s largest train operator.
Some of Britain’s top former athletes have been mentoring young people from across West Sussex, providing them with a positive role model to help reduce antisocial behaviour in local communities and at railway stations
Govia Thameslink Railway is celebrating International Women’s Day with new training schemes tailored towards female employees.
Courses aim to equip candidates to become next generation of managers and leaders.
Ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), has announced it is bringing two new apprenticeship courses to employees to help develop female talent with
Following last year’s success, the exciting social media competition from Southern, Thameslink, and Great Northern—run by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR)—is back to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway.
The contest, dubbed Destination Dash, will see 10 lucky winners each receive free travel with a point-to-point return journey of up to 200 miles on Thameslink, Southern, or Great Northern se
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), with Siemens Mobility, has successfully upgraded one of its Class 717 Great Northern trains to the latest specification of the in-cab digital signalling, European Train Control System (ETCS)
An additional fleet of 30 modern trains will help Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) give its Great Northern and Thameslink passengers faster journeys from key destinations, better connections at the end of the year, and more space for passengers where it’s needed most
Uniforms worn by staff at the country’s largest train company have helped save energy and prevent emissions
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which runs Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Great Northern services, is once again working with Samaritans to flip Blue Monday on its head by encouraging people to reach out to loved ones this month.
Brew Monday was developed by the charity to dispel the myth that there is one day of the year commonly believed to be more difficult than any other. Workin
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
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
There will be no Thameslink trains between Harpenden and London from Saturday 21 December to Sunday 29 December. This includes several working days.
There will be no trains between Royston and Cambridge North or Cambridge from 27 December to 5 January.
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
