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7 August 2024 15:26

Let the dogs out! UK’s largest rail company launches travel guide to help city canines explore beaches and countryside

GTR launches its first dog-friendly travel guide as research reveals one in ten city dog owners say they never take their dog for a walk outside of their local area. One in five respondents also admit to taking their dog(s) outside for 30 minutes or less each day. Dog Behaviour and Training Consultant, Carolyn Menteith, has teamed up with GTR to share the benefits of getting furry friends outsid

GTR supports the Margins Project's hospitality training programmes for people with experience of homelessness [photo credit Amanuel Woldesus]

29 July 2024 11:00

Train operator awards grants to 12 community projects in London

Govia Thameslink Railway has awarded grants totalling £448,000 to 37 organisations who are launching community projects at or close to stations served by the train operator.

26 July 2024 09:27

Platform prose unveiled at train stations to inspire passengers ahead of Brighton Pride

Ahead of this year’s Brighton Pride, GTR unveils thought-provoking ‘Words of Pride’ at busy train stations. The rail operator has partnered with creatives from the LGBTQ+ community to share what pride means to them, as the annual celebrations are now only a week away. Extra trains and increased capacity to help people travel to and from Brighton Pride.
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24 July 2024 10:50

GTR sets science-based targets to combat climate crisis

Govia Thameslink Railway has joined a group of companies worldwide who have set science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets to keep global warming below catastrophic levels

Eight lucky art enthusiasts were treated to a two-hour lesson on board the Gatwick Express, led by Brighton-based artist, Sara Reeve. More images and video below.

8 July 2024 10:59

Rail operator hosts live art class on board train to celebrate the National Gallery partnership

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Great Northern, has celebrated the National Gallery’s 200th anniversary by running its first ever live art class on a train.
The activity aimed to drum up visitors to the Rembrandt exhibition, currently on loan at the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery as part of the ‘National Treasures’ campaign. To celebr

GTR has announced during Rail Safety Week that it is investing £2.5 million through its new Antisocial Behaviour Improvement Plan

26 June 2024 10:42

GTR launches plan to tackle antisocial behaviour on its network

UK’s largest train company shows commitment to cracking down on antisocial behaviour with £2.5 million investment, announced during Rail Safety Week (24th – 30th June) The operator has launched its ‘Antisocial Behaviour Improvement Plan’, which includes more resources, targeted presence and Body Warn Video roll-out Company has also pledged support to ‘Service with Respect’ campaign, run by the In

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12 June 2024 09:03

UK's largest railway puts 'bins for boys' in every male toilet on its network

Govia Thameslink Railway, the UK's largest rail franchise, is supporting a campaign by Prostate Cancer UK by placing sanitary bins in all male staff and customer toilets across its vast 11 county networ

Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern commuters are set to potentially save hundreds of pounds a week or month through weekly capping on this pay-as-you-go smartcard

21 May 2024 12:44

Commuters could save hundreds as UK's largest train company launches new weekly capping

Automatic weekly capping on GTR's pay-as-you-go keyGo service, could help thousands of post-pandemic commuters returning to the office save hundreds of pounds in rail fares

To celebrate the Gatwick Express' milestone, 40 limited-edition branded waistcoats are being given away on social media. More images below.

14 May 2024 12:05

Gatwick Express launches limited edition 'ruby' waistcoats to celebrate 40th anniversary

Today marks 40 years since Gatwick Express trains went into public service. To celebrate the anniversary, 40 limited-edition branded waistcoats are being given away on social media. The fun and collectable waistcoats have been specially created to commemorate the ruby anniversary of the brand, and are made using the iconic Gatwick Express red Moquette.
Today the Gatwick Express celebrates

30 April 2024 13:50

GTR train journeys next week affected by ASLEF industrial action – plan ahead for Bank Holiday travel

No trains across majority of Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express network on Tuesday 7 May A very limited shuttle service will be in place in some parts of the GTR network to support people with essential travel to airports An amended timetable will be in place from Monday 6 May until Saturday 11 May, due to a nationwide ban on overtime
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26 April 2024 14:13

ONE WEEK TO GO: Rail customers in South London, Sussex and Kent should plan ahead of the Early May Bank Holiday as Network Rail gets set to undertake essential planned engineering work

From Saturday 4 to Monday 6 May customers are asked to check before travelling as planned upgrades and routine maintenance to the railway take place across Kent, Sussex and south east London

23 April 2024 14:48

John Whitehurst appointed GTR’s Chief Operating Officer

Govia Thameslink Railway, the UK’s largest rail operator, has today announced that John Whitehurst has been appointed as its Chief Operating Officer and will begin the role on Monday 20 May.

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