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Team Southern is preparing to take on Team Thameslink in GTR's TikTok competition

Free train travel up for grabs as rail operator seeks out new fans on TikTok

Responding to the growing trend of people discovering new destinations on TikTok, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), is launching two of its brands – Southern and Thameslink – onto the social media platform.
To celebrate the launch of the new accounts, GTR is offering TikTok users the chance to join in on an interactive race across its rail network, in a contest dubbed ‘Destination Dash’, for the

Wioletta Kuszyk recently qualified as a train driver after a career swap at 39. More images below.

Rail operator welcomes 50% increase in female apprentices ahead of National Apprenticeship Week

Govia Thameslink Railway celebrates 50% jump in number of females starting apprenticeship courses with the company.
Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February), Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has revealed a sharp increase in the number of females starting an apprenticeship. GTR welcomed a total of 176 new starters in 2023, with 60 of these coming from female applicants, representing a

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