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, 01 Oct 2026 11:57:49 +0100 Thousands of railway staff across London and the South East are sporting a colourful new look – with their old uniforms going to help jobseekers, schoolchildren and homeless people https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/all-change-please-colourful-new-look-for-thousands-of-railway-staff-in-south-east-with-old-uniforms-given-second-life-3470320?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/all-change-please-colourful-new-look-for-thousands-of-railway-staff-in-south-east-with-old-uniforms-given-second-life-3470320?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:46:04 +0100 During the October half-term, engineers will continue a major project to reduce signalling failures in the Havant area, while carrying out vital maintenance to improve reliability between Liphook and Petersfield. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/plan-ahead-improvements-coming-for-havants-railway-in-october-3469842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/plan-ahead-improvements-coming-for-havants-railway-in-october-3469842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:28:42 +0100 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 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/gtr-staff-save-lives-support-200000-accessible-journeys-and-create-opportunities-across-communities-as-part-of-drive-to-boost-social-value-3468821?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/gtr-staff-save-lives-support-200000-accessible-journeys-and-create-opportunities-across-communities-as-part-of-drive-to-boost-social-value-3468821?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:42:21 +0100 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 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/rail-audio-guides-help-blind-and-partially-sighted-people-travel-independently-3468574?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/rail-audio-guides-help-blind-and-partially-sighted-people-travel-independently-3468574?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:59:39 +0100 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 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/public-safety-is-the-top-priority-for-lewes-bonfire-celebrations-3467848?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/public-safety-is-the-top-priority-for-lewes-bonfire-celebrations-3467848?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:34:36 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/gtr-highlights-improvements-delivered-during-its-first-100-days-under-public-ownership-3466615?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/gtr-highlights-improvements-delivered-during-its-first-100-days-under-public-ownership-3466615?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway 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