The UK’s largest rail operator, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), is teaming up with a group of celebrities to host its most exciting social media competition yet, which could see one lucky customer win free travel as part of a bundle of prizes.
Running for its third year, Destination Dash is an interactive race across GTR’s network where social media users are asked to back either ‘Team Souther
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
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
Brighton train station has been renamed to honour Bly Twomey, one of Britain’s youngest ever Paralympians. Just weeks after winning her first Paralympic medals, Brighton station, managed by Southern, has been renamed 'Blyton' in recognition of the 14-year-old’s remarkable two bronze medal wins at the 2024 Paralympic Games, alongside Fliss Pickard. From today until the day after World CP Day (7 Oc
Buses will replace trains between Hastings, Rye and Ashford International while engineers work on the Ore Tunnel.
Passengers in the Crystal Palace area are being asked to plan ahead if travelling from Saturday 24 August to Sunday 1 September, as Network Rail carry out a major track upgrade.
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
Train operator Southern is reminding Hampshire and West Sussex customers that an extensively redesigned and improved timetable will mean more comfort, convenience and connections along the south coast from Monday 3 June.
Rail customers in South London, Sussex and Kent are urged to plan ahead of the Early May Bank Holiday as Network Rail gets set to undertake essential planned engineering work.
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), operator of Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express, has welcomed the opening of two new food and drink outlets at East Croydon station, boosting the choice of refreshments for passengers.
Monday 8 April: no trains will run across the vast majority of GTR network, except for very limited shuttle services in some areas.
Amended timetable in place from Thursday 4 April to Saturday 6 April inclusive, and on Tuesday 9 April, due to nationwide overtime ban.
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Southern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink and Great Northern, is warning customers t
The line between Tonbridge and Redhill will be closed for at least two weeks while Network Rail undertakes urgent repairs to the embankment that carries the railway.
Work to improve the passenger experience at London Victoria station is almost complete with new ticket gates set to come into use between spring and summer.
Charities in the Horsham area now have a new mobile service centre, following the extensive renovation of a van donated by Southern Railway.
From Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April customers are being urged to check before they travel as buses replace trains across parts of the railway in Kent, Sussex and South London.
Responding to the growing trend of people discovering new destinations on TikTok, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), is launching two of its brands – Southern and Thameslink – onto the social media platform.
To celebrate the launch of the new accounts, GTR is offering TikTok users the chance to join in on an interactive race across its rail network, in a contest dubbed ‘Destination Dash’, for the
Customers at Balham station now have new Ladies’ and Gents’ toilets, thanks to train operator Southern Railway’s station improvement programme.
Govia Thameslink Railway has introduced short-term parking at Kenley station in response to a suggestion by a Croydon Borough councillor. Councillor Gayle Gander proposed a new charging structure on behalf of local residents and businesses, to address a lack of convenient parking in the area other than for commuters.
Blind and partially sighted people are on track to gain insight and confidence in train travel thanks to a joint initiative by Govia Thameslink Railway and Thomas Pocklington Trust
Southern Rail has partnered with Towner Eastbourne to celebrate the prestigious Turner Prize coming to Sussex for the first time.
To help drum up excitement for the exhibition, a meet and great team has been set up at Eastbourne station, welcoming visitors from all over the country who have travelled by train to catch a glimpse of this year’s unique entries.
With Towner situated just 15 min
