https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway Mynewsdesk RSS - Press releases, News, and Blog Posts. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway https://www.mynewsdesk.com/assets/graphics/logos/logo-small-9892f98564f91864075bd14001f8470f2f9bf254729c37044b4b1ac9b0db6b40.png 128 23 en 15 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:04:50 +0100 A modern footbridge designed to last 120 years opened today at Harlington station. The old footbridge will be removed during a busy programme of improvement work which will close the tracks between Bedford and Harpenden on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/harlington-station-footbridge-opens-as-notice-given-of-weekend-of-thameslink-train-changes-3442216?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/harlington-station-footbridge-opens-as-notice-given-of-weekend-of-thameslink-train-changes-3442216?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:51:22 +0100 Passengers travelling through Ely this spring will soon benefit from smoother journeys as essential weekend engineering work to improve reliability takes place on one of the busiest parts of the region’s rail network. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/spring-engineering-works-to-bring-smoother-journeys-for-ely-passengers-3442160?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/spring-engineering-works-to-bring-smoother-journeys-for-ely-passengers-3442160?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:39:56 +0000 Network Rail and train operators are urging passengers to save the date for February half term next year when major engineering work will close a section on the busy Brighton Main Line from Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 February 2027. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/save-the-date-and-plan-ahead-as-february-2027-work-closes-railway-between-three-bridges-and-brighton-slash-lewes-for-nine-days-3440446?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/save-the-date-and-plan-ahead-as-february-2027-work-closes-railway-between-three-bridges-and-brighton-slash-lewes-for-nine-days-3440446?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:52 +0000 A £4.5 million upgrade of canopies and staircase roofs is currently underway at Stevenage station, along with the full renewal of all platform lighting. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/strong-progress-on-ps4-dot-5m-upgrade-at-stevenage-station-3440427?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/strong-progress-on-ps4-dot-5m-upgrade-at-stevenage-station-3440427?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:18:33 +0000 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/the-uks-most-dangerous-train-habits-and-the-comedian-on-a-mission-to-stop-them-3438882?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/the-uks-most-dangerous-train-habits-and-the-comedian-on-a-mission-to-stop-them-3438882?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:57:16 +0000 On Sunday 15 March, buses will replace trains between Havant, Fareham and Portsmouth Harbour from 9am due to urgent engineering works https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/portsmouth-network-rail-to-carry-out-urgent-track-repairs-on-a-railway-bridge-on-sunday-3437452?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/portsmouth-network-rail-to-carry-out-urgent-track-repairs-on-a-railway-bridge-on-sunday-3437452?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:36:12 +0000 Network Rail is continuing its major investment in the Portsmouth Direct Line and will carry out the next phase of signalling and track upgrades later this month. While this work takes place, buses will replace trains between Havant, Fareham and Portsmouth Harbour from Saturday 28 March to Thursday 2 April. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/two-weeks-to-go-network-rail-begins-next-phase-of-upgrades-on-portsmouth-direct-line-3437355?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/two-weeks-to-go-network-rail-begins-next-phase-of-upgrades-on-portsmouth-direct-line-3437355?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:06:54 +0000 Bikes abandoned at railway stations across the Thameslink and Great Northern network are being used to transform the lives of people with learning difficulties. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/abandoned-station-bikes-transform-lives-for-adults-with-learning-difficulties-3437037?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/abandoned-station-bikes-transform-lives-for-adults-with-learning-difficulties-3437037?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:05:02 +0000 While most trains will operate as normal over the Easter weekend, essential engineering work will take place in Sussex and in south London. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/railway-open-for-business-this-easter-but-passengers-are-advised-to-check-before-they-travel-in-parts-of-sussex-and-south-london-3436381?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/railway-open-for-business-this-easter-but-passengers-are-advised-to-check-before-they-travel-in-parts-of-sussex-and-south-london-3436381?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:30:54 +0000 The UK’s largest train operating company, Govia Thameslink Railway, has made special arrangements for passengers whose flights have been affected by the war in the Middle East. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/uks-biggest-train-operator-offers-support-for-passengers-affected-by-middle-east-war-3436165?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/uks-biggest-train-operator-offers-support-for-passengers-affected-by-middle-east-war-3436165?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:56:15 +0000 Further testing of a new digital signalling system means there will be no trains on large stretches of the East Coast Main Line out of King’s Cross, south of Peterborough, on Sunday 15 March https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/video-passengers-reminded-of-rail-service-changes-south-of-peterborough-on-sunday-15-march-3435932?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/video-passengers-reminded-of-rail-service-changes-south-of-peterborough-on-sunday-15-march-3435932?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:39:11 +0000 Four students from the University of Sussex in Brighton took their sustainability project all the way to the Houses of Parliament, with a little help from the Head of Environment at Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/brighton-student-team-wins-with-green-plans-at-parliament-3435310?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/brighton-student-team-wins-with-green-plans-at-parliament-3435310?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:24:26 +0000 See it. Score it. Sorted! Stevenage FC adopts station in partnership with Thameslink and Great Northern https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/see-it-score-it-sorted-stevenage-fc-adopt-station-in-partnership-with-thameslink-and-great-northern-3434880?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/see-it-score-it-sorted-stevenage-fc-adopt-station-in-partnership-with-thameslink-and-great-northern-3434880?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:35:10 +0000 Network Rail has started work on a project delivering step-free access to all platforms at Thameslink's Luton station https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/work-under-way-to-deliver-step-free-access-at-thameslinks-luton-station-3434330?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/work-under-way-to-deliver-step-free-access-at-thameslinks-luton-station-3434330?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:53:48 +0000 A revitalised entrance to Brighton is encouraging visitors to take a new route to the sea, exploring the city’s vibrant independent shops in the North Laine. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/refreshed-gateway-to-the-north-laine-encourages-brighton-visitors-to-take-the-scenic-route-to-the-sea-3433465?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/refreshed-gateway-to-the-north-laine-encourages-brighton-visitors-to-take-the-scenic-route-to-the-sea-3433465?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:24:15 +0000 Celebrations have been held to mark the 175th anniversary of the railway line between Hastings and Ashford International. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/celebrations-held-onboard-southern-train-to-mark-marshlink-lines-175th-anniversary-3432797?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/celebrations-held-onboard-southern-train-to-mark-marshlink-lines-175th-anniversary-3432797?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:28:42 +0000 Repairs to the railway at Ockley have been completed following a landslip on an embankment that left one of the tracks hanging in mid-air, meaning that the railway between Horsham and Dorking will reopen to trains as expected, on Monday 16th February. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/monday-network-rail-to-reopen-railway-between-horsham-and-dorking-after-emergency-repairs-following-landslip-3432682?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/monday-network-rail-to-reopen-railway-between-horsham-and-dorking-after-emergency-repairs-following-landslip-3432682?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:18:57 +0000 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/gtr-teams-up-with-celebrities-to-host-social-media-competition-where-free-travel-is-up-for-grabs-3432452?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/gtr-teams-up-with-celebrities-to-host-social-media-competition-where-free-travel-is-up-for-grabs-3432452?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:19:17 +0000 Progress continues at pace on accessibility upgrades at Hertford North, helping to make the station more inclusive and welcoming. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/positive-progress-made-at-hertford-norths-access-for-all-scheme-3432440?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/positive-progress-made-at-hertford-norths-access-for-all-scheme-3432440?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:49:54 +0000 Forty ‘Homes for Nature’ have been created at 12 more Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink railway stations across the southeast to increase biodiversity https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/homes-for-nature-created-at-12-more-stations-across-southeast-3431772?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/homes-for-nature-created-at-12-more-stations-across-southeast-3431772?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Govia Thameslink Railway