https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr Mynewsdesk RSS - Press releases, News, and Blog Posts. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr https://www.mynewsdesk.com/assets/graphics/logos/logo-small-3b24ab90.png 128 23 en 15 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:32:09 +0100 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 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/more-comfortable-commutes-ahead-rail-reform-spells-end-of-the-ironing-board-seat-era-on-thameslink-trains-3466296?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/more-comfortable-commutes-ahead-rail-reform-spells-end-of-the-ironing-board-seat-era-on-thameslink-trains-3466296?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:17:36 +0100 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 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/east-coast-digital-milestone-signals-a-new-era-3463944?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/east-coast-digital-milestone-signals-a-new-era-3463944?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:23:49 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/network-rail-and-southern-railway-complete-major-recovery-and-repair-programme-as-haywards-heath-to-lewes-line-set-to-reopen-on-1-september-3460066?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/network-rail-and-southern-railway-complete-major-recovery-and-repair-programme-as-haywards-heath-to-lewes-line-set-to-reopen-on-1-september-3460066?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:04:09 +0100 Customers are being advised to check before they travel as targeted timetable changes are introduced on some parts of the Southern network from Tuesday 1 September. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/temporary-amendments-to-some-southern-services-due-to-the-impact-of-prolonged-extreme-dry-weather-3463349?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/temporary-amendments-to-some-southern-services-due-to-the-impact-of-prolonged-extreme-dry-weather-3463349?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:52:54 +0100 Passengers are reminded that testing ahead of digital signalling being introduced on the East Coast Main Line will affect journeys this weekend. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/reminder-bank-holiday-journeys-affected-by-digital-signalling-project-3462652?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/reminder-bank-holiday-journeys-affected-by-digital-signalling-project-3462652?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:54:51 +0100 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 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/great-northern-joins-stevenage-fc-players-to-support-towns-homeless-3462456?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/great-northern-joins-stevenage-fc-players-to-support-towns-homeless-3462456?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:56:24 +0100 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 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/network-rail-and-southern-railway-confirm-1-september-planned-reopening-of-haywards-heath-to-lewes-line-3461749?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/network-rail-and-southern-railway-confirm-1-september-planned-reopening-of-haywards-heath-to-lewes-line-3461749?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:32:42 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/response-to-raib-investigation-update-3461534?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/response-to-raib-investigation-update-3461534?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:56:32 +0100 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 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/lewes-to-haywards-heath-line-to-remain-closed-for-at-least-another-10-days-as-major-train-recovery-operation-begins-3461050?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/lewes-to-haywards-heath-line-to-remain-closed-for-at-least-another-10-days-as-major-train-recovery-operation-begins-3461050?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:36:28 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/southern-railway-urges-customers-to-check-before-travelling-as-lewes-disruption-continues-and-eastbourne-airshow-begins-3461025?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/southern-railway-urges-customers-to-check-before-travelling-as-lewes-disruption-continues-and-eastbourne-airshow-begins-3461025?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:22:47 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/train-derailment-statement-3460906?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/train-derailment-statement-3460906?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:36:42 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/holidaymakers-heading-to-gatwick-and-luton-airports-urged-to-travel-safely-3460062?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/holidaymakers-heading-to-gatwick-and-luton-airports-urged-to-travel-safely-3460062?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:14:39 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/sussex-students-get-a-head-start-in-railway-careers-thanks-to-new-employment-scheme-3459486?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/sussex-students-get-a-head-start-in-railway-careers-thanks-to-new-employment-scheme-3459486?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:03:33 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/thameslink-station-upgrade-marks-hat-trick-of-improvements-with-more-to-come-3459333?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/thameslink-station-upgrade-marks-hat-trick-of-improvements-with-more-to-come-3459333?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:43:04 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/service-changes-as-anglia-soil-dries-out-in-the-heat-3459083?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/service-changes-as-anglia-soil-dries-out-in-the-heat-3459083?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:45:34 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/from-bed-to-boarding-now-gatwick-express-taps-into-pyjama-travel-trend-with-new-early-morning-and-overnight-trains-3458726?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/from-bed-to-boarding-now-gatwick-express-taps-into-pyjama-travel-trend-with-new-early-morning-and-overnight-trains-3458726?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:49:34 +0100 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 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/bluetooth-assistive-listening-technology-a-game-changer-for-commuters-at-brighton-station-3458208?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/bluetooth-assistive-listening-technology-a-game-changer-for-commuters-at-brighton-station-3458208?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:13:33 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/another-london-railway-station-upgraded-to-meet-new-modern-standards-for-customer-service-and-design-3457697?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/another-london-railway-station-upgraded-to-meet-new-modern-standards-for-customer-service-and-design-3457697?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:24:31 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/rail-operator-launches-new-mailbox-scheme-at-crawley-station-to-support-homeless-veterans-3456256?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/rail-operator-launches-new-mailbox-scheme-at-crawley-station-to-support-homeless-veterans-3456256?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:29:46 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/bedford-train-collision-passenger-services-to-resume-on-monday-29-june-as-recovery-work-completed-3456528?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/bedford-train-collision-passenger-services-to-resume-on-monday-29-june-as-recovery-work-completed-3456528?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway