Great Northern’s parent company Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and the Bee Friendly Trust have just finished creating more than 20 ‘homes for nature’ at six stations: Bayford, Cuffley, Grange Park, Hadley Wood, New Barnet and New Southgate
Govia Thameslink Railway and London-based Community Benefit Society Energy Garden have won this year’s Environmental Excellence Award at the National Rail Awards – the railway’s answer to the Oscars – for a pioneering community-owned solar scheme that is set to transform energy generation on the UK’s railways
Govia Thameslink Railway has announced that John Gerrard has been appointed as its Chief Finance Officer and will begin the role in November.
Passengers travelling via Cambridge and Ely are being asked to check their journey plans before travelling as major engineering and station construction work will affect most weekends from mid September to the end of November.
Another step forward has been taken towards the introduction of digital in-cab signalling to the East Coast Main Line with the completion of dynamic ETCS (European Train Control System) testing for key trains in both the passenger and freight sector.
This upcoming August Bank Holiday weekend rail passengers are being advised to plan their journeys in advance ahead of pioneering work to test 21st century digital signalling systems on the East Coast Main Line.
Fares slashed across popular routes for limited time only
Sale ends at midnight on Monday 19 August
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Great Northern, is helping savvy parents save money on family trips with its big Summer Sale.
With the end of the school holidays approaching, cash conscious parents may be searching for days out that wo
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Passengers planning Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern train journeys can now check on-line route maps for planned engineering work up to six weeks ahead of their day of travel, using a new interactive calendar.
GTR launches its first dog-friendly travel guide as research reveals one in ten city dog owners say they never take their dog for a walk outside of their local area. One in five respondents also admit to taking their dog(s) outside for 30 minutes or less each day. Dog Behaviour and Training Consultant, Carolyn Menteith, has teamed up with GTR to share the benefits of getting furry friends outsid
Passenger journeys on Great Northern and Thameslink services from Cambridge to King's Cross or St Pancras will be affected by in-train testing of the new digital signalling systems on the East Coast Main Line from late on Saturday 24 August and all day Sunday 25 August until early Monday morning.
Rail passengers are being advised to plan their journeys in advance ahead of pioneering work to test 21st century digital signalling systems on the East Coast Main Line.
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Govia Thameslink Railway has awarded grants totalling £448,000 to 37 organisations who are launching community projects at or close to stations served by the train operator.
Govia Thameslink Railway has awarded grants totalling £448,000 to 37 organisations who are launching community projects close to stations served by the train operator.
Govia Thameslink Railway has joined a group of companies worldwide who have set science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets to keep global warming below catastrophic levels
UK’s largest train company shows commitment to cracking down on antisocial behaviour with £2.5 million investment, announced during Rail Safety Week (24th – 30th June) The operator has launched its ‘Antisocial Behaviour Improvement Plan’, which includes more resources, targeted presence and Body Warn Video roll-out Company has also pledged support to ‘Service with Respect’ campaign, run by the In
More than half the trains that Great Northern commuters take to Moorgate in the City of London are now controlled using ground-breaking digital signalling
Rail passengers using Finsbury Park station who need an accessible toilet can now find relief. Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), who operate Great Northern and Thameslink trains, have installed the new facility on Platforms 7 and 8.
Govia Thameslink Railway, the UK's largest rail franchise, is supporting a campaign by Prostate Cancer UK by placing sanitary bins in all male staff and customer toilets across its vast 11 county networ
In a UK-first, a train has been driven on an intercity mainline in ETCS Level 2 digital signalling
Customers travelling through Letchworth Garden City station can look forward to seeing a fresh set of flowers this year after cubs from a local pack rolled up their sleeves to plant 400 bulbs.
Twenty-four green-fingered children from the 4th Letchworth Cubs braved the rain to plant the bulbs, which will help improve the look and feel of the station.
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