270 Southern, Gatwick Express and Great Northern trains to be updated
New real-time information screens and charging-/ power points
On-board performance monitoring and fault diagnosis to streamline maintenance
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and Porterbrook, the owner of trains leased by the operator, have announced a five-year, £55 million programme to modernise the Sout
Railway firm Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which runs Great Northern, Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express trains, has won three sought-after national safety accolades, including a special ‘Pride’ award for two employees who saved the life of a man on the tracks.
The Engineering team, which maintains, upgrades and cleans the network’s 2,800 carriages, won Gold for its health and safety re
A series of motivational messages have appeared across the network as part of GTR’s ‘Affirmation Art’ activation
“It’s ok not to be ok,” “We’re with You” and other messages show continued support and understanding for those in need
10 September 2020, LONDON: Today, on annual World Suicide Prevention Day, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK’s biggest rail franchise which operates the Southe
Today on World Electric Vehicle (EV) Day, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) - the UK’s biggest rail franchise – welcomed Secretary of State Grant Shapps to open rail’s largest dedicated EV charging hub at Hatfield station, which features a total of 27 charging points.
The installation marks a milestone in a wide-ranging station improvements programme being undertaken by GTR, which encompasses more
Network Rail have issued the following press release about the East Coast Upgrade, including dates when train services will be affected:
Dates for key works on the £1.2 billion East Coast Upgrade have now been confirmed, with a programme aimed at delivering improvements for passengers as soon as possible, Network Rail said today (3 September 2020).
Once complete, the upgrade will deliver imp
Railcards giving discounts of between a third and 50% can now be used on Great Northern, Thameslink and Southern’s “keyGo” pay-as-you-go smartcard service.
The innovation completely removes the need to queue or book ahead for most paper or online tickets, which supports social distancing for passengers and station staff during coronavirus restrictions.
This industry-first expansion of smartc
Network Rail has issued the following press release about the completion of infrastructure improvements on the King's Lynn -Cambridge route:
Network Rail has completed the final section of infrastructure works on the £29 million upgrade of the rail line between King's Lynn and Cambridge over the August bank holiday.
Over the last 11 months, works funded by the Department for Transport have d
Govia Thameslink Railway CEO Patrick Verwer comments on the conclusion of GTR’s internal investigation into the death of Victoria Station colleague Belly Mujinga:
“Belly’s story continues to move us all, and we are heartbroken by her loss. At work, she was a dedicated and valued colleague and as a member of society, she sought to help those most in need.
“This has been an incredibly difficul
Govia Thameslink Railway, which runs Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern trains, is reminding schoolchildren and college students to travel safely in the new academic year.
Top tips for safer travel include:
Wear a face covering
Wash or sanitise your hands before and after each journey
Use our pay-as-you-go KeyGo smartcard to ‘tap in, tap out’ or buy your ticket online ahead of travel
Network Rail have issued the following press release about engineering work affecting train services to and from King’s Cross station on 5/6 September. Details of how Great Northern and Thameslink services are affected are available at www.greatnorthernrail.com
Network Rail and train operators on the East Coast Main Line are urging passengers not to travel to London King’s Cross on Saturday 5 a
This month, the railway connecting Peterborough to London celebrates 170 years of service and to mark the occasion, Great Northern has released a series of commemorative videos that celebrate the transformation of the route over recent years.
Designed and built by the pioneering Cubitt family, the Great Northern Railway was opened in 1850 and helped to deliver growth across Cambridgeshire,
[Re-issued with photographs] The Department for Transport has issued the following press release about the completion of a new platform at Stevenage station ]:
Passengers to benefit from a £40 million investment in Stevenage train station.
- dedicated fifth platform and track at Stevenage station will enable more frequent and reliable services
- £40 million project, delivered over a year
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