Public safety is the top priority for Lewes Bonfire celebrations
Important information about changes to rail services on 5 November have been shared as part of a message about public safety at Lewes Bonfire celebrations
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GTR highlights improvements delivered during its first 100 days under public ownership
Since transferring to DfT Operator Limited (DFTO) on 31 May, GTR has been delivering on commitments set out when GTR came into public ownership – working to improve customer experience, with a particular focus on improving trains and stations, reducing disruption, and providing better support for customers.
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More comfortable commutes ahead: rail reform spells end of the 'ironing-board' seat era on Thameslink trains
Millions of Thameslink passengers are set to get a more comfortable commute as publicly owned operator GTR partners with Siemens Mobility to upgrade standard class seat cushions across all 115 trains in its fleet from next year
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East Coast digital milestone signals a new era
Digital in-cab signalling, which will eventually deliver more efficient, more reliable and greener services, has been used by passenger trains on the East Coast Main Line for the first time
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Network Rail and Southern Railway complete major recovery and repair programme as Haywards Heath to Lewes line set to reopen on 1 September
The railway between Haywards Heath and Lewes will reopen to passenger services on Tuesday 1 September, following the successful completion of a major recovery operation and extensive repairs after the derailment near Lewes on Thursday 13 August.
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Reminder: Bank holiday journeys affected by digital signalling project
Passengers are reminded that testing ahead of digital signalling being introduced on the East Coast Main Line will affect journeys this weekend.
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Great Northern joins Stevenage FC players to support town’s homeless
To address the cost of living crisis and mark the 13th anniversary of their partnership with Stevenage Football Club Academy, Great Northern’s railway station staff are calling on town commuters to help them support a town-based charity for homeless people
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Network Rail and Southern Railway confirm 1 September planned reopening of Haywards Heath to Lewes line
The railway line between Haywards Heath and Lewes will reopen to passenger services on Tuesday 1 September following a major recovery operation and repairs to the track after the derailment on Thursday 13 August
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Lewes to Haywards Heath line to remain closed for at least another 10 days as major train recovery operation begins
Passengers travelling between Lewes and Haywards Heath via Plumpton and Cooksbridge should check before they travel for at least the next 10 days and into the weeks ahead as the line remains closed for repairs following last week's derailment
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Southern Railway urges customers to check before travelling as Lewes disruption continues and Eastbourne Airshow begins
Southern Railway is urging customers to check before travelling, particularly those attending Eastbourne Airshow this weekend, as disruption continues following Wednesday's train derailment near Lewes.
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Train derailment statement
NETWORK RAIL/SOUTHERN RAIL STATEMENT / PRESS RELEASE
Network Rail and Southern Rail today issued the following statement in connection with the train that derailed in the Lewes area at approximately 15:55 on Thursday 13 August.
Our primary concern is for our passengers, our staff and all those involved in the incident. Details are still emerging and we are working closely with Network Rail a -
Holidaymakers heading to Gatwick and Luton airports urged to travel safely
Holidaymakers travelling to Gatwick and Luton airports this summer by train are being urged to travel safely, as thousands more passengers head away on their summer breaks.
Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink services to both airports, is reminding customers to allow extra time for their journeys and to take extra care when travelling with l -
Sussex students get a head start in railway careers thanks to new employment scheme
GTR launches unique recruitment drive, helping students land regular work whilst studying towards degrees
GTR, the train operator that runs Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express services, is currently putting a new method of recruitment to the test to fulfil On Board Supervisor (OBS) roles across the Southeast.
In an industry first, the company has worked closely with two -
Thameslink station upgrade marks 'hat trick' of improvements (with more to come)
Passengers travelling through Elstree & Borehamwood station in Herts will have noticed a refreshed and decluttered environment as part of an industry-leading programme to modernise stations managed by train company GTR.
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Service changes as Anglia soil dries out in the heat
From Monday 3 August, there will be timetable changes on the line to and from King’s Lynn, and extra late night engineering works on other Anglia routes, as track is again affected by hot weather and sustained low rainfall.
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From bed to 'boarding now' - Gatwick Express taps into pyjama travel trend with new early morning and overnight trains
Gatwick Express is introducing a new summer timetable from 18th July, helping customers make early and late flight connections to and from London The operator is encouraging travellers to embrace pyjama travel, which Gen Z are leading the way on - over a third admit to travelling to the airport in their sleepwear The additional trains join a host of other customer improvements this summer, includ
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Bluetooth assistive listening technology ‘a game changer’ for commuters at Brighton station
In a first for UK Rail, Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express have permanently installed innovative technology at Brighton station to help people with hearing loss as well as other commuters get to their train more easily
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Another London railway station upgraded to meet new, modern, standards for customer service and design
The station environment at Gipsy Hill is now more welcoming and easier to navigate after a customer-centric upgrade where all aspects of the station environment were considered, from lighting to staff training and from accessibility to community engagement.
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Rail operator launches new mailbox scheme at Crawley station to support homeless veterans
Homeless veterans and blue light workers are being helped to get back on their feet after Greater Thameslink Railway launched a new mailbox scheme at Crawley station.
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Bedford train collision – passenger services to resume on Monday 29 June as recovery work completed
Recovery and repair work at the site of the Bedford train collision has now been fully completed, with passenger services on the Midland Main Line set to resume on Monday 29 June.
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