The UK is now home to the first brand new Siemens-built Class 700 Desiro City train, which is set to transform passenger experience on the Thameslink rail routes when it rolls into action next year.
Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), are working together to introduce 10-coach trains between Uckfield and London Bridge. Network Rail will build longer station platforms and upgrade the associated infrastructure which will allow us to operate the longer trains once the project is finished.
Southern and Gatwick Express retained their identity as they became part of the Govia Thameslink Franchise (GTR) on 26 July.
A new independent coffee kiosk has opened its doors at Knebworth Station this week.
Southern and Gatwick Express retained their identity when they became part of the Govia Thameslink Franchise (GTR) on 26 July.
The first carriage of the brand new Gatwick Express train, the Class 387/2, has been built and is undergoing static testing by Bombardier Transportation at its manufacturing plant in Derby.
Rail passengers with Thameslink and Great Northern can now receive their compensation for delays and disruption in cash.
Not many people will know that there are 11 million bricks beneath them as they travel over the Balcombe Viaduct or that Gatwick Airport Station predates the airport itself.
Rail Travel to and from Brighton and Hove Pride. Saturday 1st August 2015.
Southern has been highly commended at the Rail Industry Innovation awards for its work on making the company more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Innovations such as the introduction of Station Travel Plans, installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points, waste management and work on biodiversity all contributed to the award.
The best of Southern stations, Conductor and Traincare Depots have been judged for the 2015 ‘Stars and Tsars’ service quality competition.
Rail passengers can now expect to travel on modern, air conditioned trains as Thameslink accepted the last of its Class 387 trains into service.
