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Open sesame: Daisy Cooper MP (centre, yellow jacket) opens St Albans' cycle hub flanked by Station Manager Harsitt Chandak (right) and ward councillor Jacqui Taylor and other Thameslink and community representatives - more pictures below

12 May 2022 15:26

Cyclists riding high with better security at Thameslink's St Albans station

The MP for St Albans, Daisy Cooper, opened Thameslink’s new cycle parking hub at St Albans’ station, promoting greener travel in the community

Biggleswade station manager Fiona Blackwell and MP Richard Fuller, supported by members of the community, declare the new cycle hub open (more pictures to download in high resolution below the press release)

11 May 2022 11:45

Sustainability steps up a gear with Great Northern’s new station cycle hub

The MP for North East Bedfordshire, Richard Fuller, has opened Great Northern’s new cycle parking hub at Biggleswade station, promoting greener travel in the community

GTR is celebrating six months of its recycling initiative in Brighton. More images available to download below.

18 March 2022 09:23

Brighton station hits 90% recycling rate for Global Recycling Day

Rail operator’s recycling facility has processed 190 tonnes in the last six months
Today, on Global Recycling Day (18 March), Rail operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced a 90% recycling rate thanks to its successful partnership with waste management start-up, The Green Block.
Since the installation of a Mobile Segregation Unit (MSU) at Brighton station in September 2021, the

A trial project has seen London’s Streatham Hill depot turned into a local source of renewable energy. More images below.

6 December 2021 10:53

Rail operator unveils first co-operative energy project on UK rail network

The new initiative is expected to save up to 50 tonnes of carbon a year, generating over 200,000 kW hours of electricity.
Rail operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which manages Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern services, is strengthening its commitment to sustainability through a new innovative co-operative energy project with community climate action group, Energy Garden.
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Supporting World Water Day: Smart water meters at GTR stations could save enough water for half a million cups of tea a day

22 March 2021 10:41

Supporting World Water Day: Train company’s smart water meters to save millions of litres a year

All 235 GTR stations will have a smart water meter by this summer Constant monitoring and leak alerts could save 40 million litres a year – 130,000 baths or 174 million cups of tea GTR’s station improvement programme will also save water by creating wildflower areas
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced on World Water Day [Monday 22 March] that it will install smart water meters at all

GTR has partnered with Speakers for Schools to inspire the next generation during Green Skills Week

12 March 2021 11:49

GTR partners with Speakers for Schools for Green Skills Week

During this year’s Green Skills Week (5th– 9th April), the UK’s largest rail operator is taking the opportunity to inspire the next generation about a sustainable future. In partnership with UK charity, Speakers for Schools, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) will discuss how its dedicated environment team are working hard to reduce the company’s carbon footprint.
The virtual event, which takes pla