Reminder: Upcoming engineering work will progress digital signalling programme
Engineering work on the East Coast Mainline affecting Thameslink and Great Northern services between London and Peterborough/King's Lynn
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’Potentially life-changing’ – accessibility benefits praised after station’s lifts and footbridge completed
Accessibility upgrades have been officially opened at Biggleswade to make the station more inclusive and welcoming for all, creating step-free access to and between platforms for the first time.
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Enfield Chase sets standard for future station improvements – smoother, simpler, more enjoyable journeys
The first example of Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR’s) new Model Stations concept has seen customer satisfaction among passengers at Enfield Chase surge to 93%
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Upcoming engineering work to support digital signalling programme
Further digital signalling progress will be among various planned railway upgrades taking place over four consecutive weekends – affecting passenger journeys south of Peterborough towards London.
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Improved timetable for Great Northern and Thameslink passengers on East Coast Main Line
Great Northern and Thameslink will have improved services when a new timetable is introduced on the East Coast Main Line on Sunday 14 December
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UK’s largest train firm supports White Ribbon Day with 1,000 free places on active bystander course
On White Ribbon Day today, the UK’s largest train operator, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), has announced free training sessions supporting staff and empowering passengers to safely support someone who is being harassed. They will be delivered by charity Protection Approaches
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Deaf passengers help Thameslink and Great Northern overcome barriers to travel
Great Northern and Thameslink took deaf passengers from Cambridge on a return trip to Stevenage to gain feedback on what needs to be done to make independent travel easier
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Reminder: Digital signalling testing affects passenger services this weekend
work this weekend which will affect Thameslink and Great Northern services between between Potters Bar and Peterborough/Royston, or between Hertford North and Stevenage
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GTR creates Safeguarding Manager role to support colleagues and passengers
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink trains, has created a new role of Safeguarding Manager to support passengers and colleagues
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Pay as you go with contactless offers simpler way to pay at 21 more Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink stations
Passengers will benefit from pay as you go with contactless at 21 more Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink stations from 14 December
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Huge fund to improve communities around railway stations opens for applicants in Cambs, Herts and Beds
The UK’s largest train operator is looking for community groups and charities who want to make an impact in the communities it serves with the latest round of a huge grant fund which has already awarded £1.26m to a wide range of good causes.
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Govia Thameslink Railway and Railway Children join forces to protect vulnerable young people across London
Representatives from Railway Children met with Angie Doll, Chief Executive Officer of Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), to discuss the vital work being carried out to support vulnerable children and young people across London’s rail network and beyond
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UK’s biggest rail operator on the search for budding engineers as it launches recruitment drive
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
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Railway Armed Forces vets remember lost comrades as they collect for Poppy Appeal
Ex-servicemen and women at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) are this week out at stations across the Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express network, remembering the fallen and collecting much-needed cash for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
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Paul Groves joins GTR as new Train Services Director for Thameslink and Great Northern
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
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Passenger services affected by testing in £1.4bn digital signalling project
Passengers are advised that further progress with digital signalling will affect journeys over the weekend of 22 and 23 November, closing a large section of the railway south of Peterborough towards London.
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GTR sets blueprint for rail industry with pioneering Social Impact Report
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has launched its latest Social Impact Report (Jan 2024 – Mar 2025), setting a new standard for how rail operators measure, report and deliver social value
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£100m reliability and onboard upgrade on South East’s biggest train fleet completed
Millions of passengers in the south east have benefited from a mammoth £100m train upgrade project – the biggest in the UK – with the final unit rolling off the production line this weekend
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GTR and Siemens Mobility update entire 717 fleet to updated version of ETCS
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), with Siemens Mobility, has updated its entire fleet of 25 Class 717 Great Northern trains to run in passenger service using an updated specification of the in-cab digital signalling software, European Train Control System (ETCS)
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Govia Thameslink Railway to be nationalised from 31 May 2026
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) – the UK’s largest train operator – will be nationalised on Sunday 31 May 2026
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