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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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 -
GTR staff save lives, support 200,000 accessible journeys and create opportunities across communities as part of drive to boost social value
New report demonstrates wider role railways play in supporting inclusive growth by connecting people to jobs, education, opportunities and support, while helping build stronger, safer and more inclusive communities
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Rail audio guides help blind and partially sighted people travel independently
New railway station and train audio guides, designed to dramatically improve accessibility for blind and partially sighted rail travellers, have been published on the Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern websites
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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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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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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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Rail upgrades mean no trains between Bedford and London over next two weekends
Network Rail has issued the following press release.
A significant package of railway improvement work will affect journeys between Bedford and London over the next two weekends.
Network Rail engineers will be working at various locations along the southern section of the Midland Main Line on 20-21 and 27-28 June. Passengers should plan ahead and check before they travel, as journeys are lik -
Small station improvements mark big £3.4m investment to improve train journeys
A raft of small improvements across railway stations in London, the South East, along with Beds, Herts and Cambs have been completed by train operators Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern.
More than £1.7 million has been invested into projects improving stations across the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern network in the past year, with an additional £1.7 million secured for future im -
London St Pancras Thameslink lifts shut next week for major refurbishment
Network Rail has issued the following press release:
Passengers are reminded that major refurbishment work will begin next week to improve the long-term reliability of the lifts to the Thameslink platforms at London St Pancras.
It means the two lifts will be out of service from next Monday (15 June) until mid-September while the work is carried out to upgrade key components, helping to reduc -
Southern and Thameslink staff celebrated at Royal Garden Party
Railway staff working for Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern have been celebrated at Buckingham Palace for their outstanding work keeping the country moving.
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Works start at Peckham Rye station to create more space for passengers
Passengers using one of south London's busiest stations - Peckham Rye - are set to benefit from a package of improvements being delivered by Network Rail and Southern Railway, designed to reduce congestion, improve passenger flow and cater for future growth
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Save the date and plan ahead as London St Pancras lifts shut for major refurbishment from 15 June
Passengers using the Thameslink platforms at London St Pancras are being advised that step-free access will be temporarily unavailable while major refurbishment work takes place to improve the long-term reliability of the station’s lifts
