Off-peak train frequencies to double between Moorgate and Hertford North
Community leaders are celebrating news that Great Northern is going to double the number of trains it runs in the off peak between London’s Moorgate station and Hertford North
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Bonfire celebrations to close Rye station from 3pm on Saturday 14 November 2026
Rye railway station will be closed from 3pm on the day of the town’s bonfire celebrations, Saturday, 14 November, until the regular start of service the next day, Sunday
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Digital signalling and track upgrades on East Coast Main Line south of Peterborough
Further digital signalling upgrade work alongside essential track and lineside improvements will mean no trains on the East Coast Main Line between Peterborough or Letchworth and London on the last weekend of November.
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Commemorative poppy train launched by rail operator ahead of Remembrance Day
A commemorative poppy train has been launched by Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) as a permanent tribute to the Armed Forces communities and all who have served ahead of Remembrance Day.
GTR, which operates Thameslink, unveiled its special Thameslink poppy train at London Blackfriars station yesterday on London Poppy Day (29 October) - a flagship Royal British Legion event which sees thousands -
No trains at Lewes and surrounding stations from 5pm 5 November - please don't travel to Lewes on bonfire night
With Lewes Bonfire Night just days away, public bodies and Bonfire Societies are reminding members of the public not to travel to the event. Measures, including train changes, road closures and parking restrictions, will be in place to help the event pass safely, by managing the number of people attending.
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Emergency landslip works mean buses replace trains between Redhill and Tonbridge
Network Rail engineers will carry out emergency works near Godstone between Wednesday 28 October and Sunday 1 November inclusive to stabilise the railway following a landslip, with buses replacing trains between Redhill and Tonbridge during this time
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Fewer thefts and less vandalism reported across GTR network
Incidents of theft, vandalism and graffiti are all down year-on-year
Passengers travelling with Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express are experiencing fewer reported incidents of theft, vandalism and graffiti, following action taken through initiatives including Greater Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) Antisocial Behaviour Improvement Plan.
Since launching the plan in 2024, GTR
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GTR press office Press contact press.office@gtrailway.com 0203 750 2031