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
In response to the announcement by the British Transport Police that they are investigating the tragic death of a 16-year-old boy at Seaford station, Southern and Govia Thameslink Railway has issued the following statement:
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 London and Surrey have been handed their share of almost half a million pounds from a fund set up by the country’s largest train operator.
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
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.
To honour the s
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.
Thameslink and Luton Town FC are set to continue their partnership for a 17th season, supporting Academy players with free travel to enable them to unlock their potential. The rail operator marked the renewed partnership by hosting a community day at Luton Airport Parkway station.
Thameslink has now provided 344 season-long passes to the Hatters’ 16 to 18-year-old apprentices since the partne
For reasons of public safety, Rye railway station will be closed from 3pm on the day of the Rye Bonfire (Saturday, 9 November) until the start of service the next day, Sunday
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is on the hunt for the 2025 intake of apprentice engineers who are ready to take the first steps into a fulfilling career in rail.
Budding engineers will learn how to maintain GTR’s large fleet of trains and gradually take on more responsibility as their skills develop over the four-year apprenticeship. The course is a mixture of practical and theory learning, le
