All aboard! New direct Eastbourne to London service benefits capital commuters
Passengers have boarded the first train on a new, direct, rail link between Eastbourne, Lewes and London Bridge, making commutes to the City easier than ever
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‘Kindness changes everything’ - Grace Eyre works with street artists to transform Preston Park station
Preston Park station in Brighton is being transformed with a new 90-metre-long mural with the help of charity Grace Eyre’s Active Lives service – and the local community is invited to join them.
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Eastbourne students quiz Southern Rail about green train travel
Two Eastbourne media students have grilled Southern Rail about the environmental benefits of travelling by train for a half hour radio documentary
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Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express passengers urged to plan ahead as buses replace trains between Gatwick Airport and and Brighton, Hove, Lewes or Horsham on Sunday 30 November
Passengers are advised to plan ahead on Sunday 30 November as buses replace trains on the Brighton Main Line due to major engineering work south of Gatwick Airport
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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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All aboard! Free and fascinating exhibition train comes to Sussex and Surrey stations
A free, family-friendly exhibition train celebrating 200 years of the modern railway is heading to three stations in Sussex and Surrey, it has been announced.
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Engineering work to improve Sussex and south London’s railway over Christmas and New Year 2025/26
Network Rail is advising passengers to plan ahead as they deliver vital improvements for a more reliable railway during the Christmas and New Year period.
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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 Sussex and Kent
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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Huge fund to improve communities around railway stations opens for applicants in London and Surrey
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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Sussex station marks connection with Sherlock creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Passengers passing through Crowborough station in East Sussex may notice some new signs up marking the town's connection to Sherlock Homes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Remember, remember: Rye station shut from 3pm on Saturday 15 November for bonfire celebrations
For reasons of public safety, Rye railway station will be closed from 3pm on the day of the Rye Bonfire (Saturday, 15 November) until the regular start of service the next day, Sunday
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Sutton station lifts renewed and back in action for passengers
Southern and Thameslink passengers at one of south London’s most important interchange stations can once again enjoy step-free access between platforms and the station concourse now Network Rail has finished replacing unreliable 24-year-old lifts
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West London level crossing revamp to bring half-term journey changes
Passengers are being advised about major changes to train services between Clapham Junction, Willesden and Watford Junction from Saturday 25 October while Network Rail carries out urgent work to renew a level crossing.
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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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Lewes Bonfire Operation Update – Travel, Safety and Choose Local
As usual on Lewes Bonfire Night, 5 November, trains will not be stopping at Lewes or the surrounding stations of Falmer, Cooksbridge, Glynde and Southease from 5pm until the start of service the following day
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