All Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) articles – Page 3
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NewsRail Minister celebrates start of ECDP signalling
Rail Minister Huw Merriman marked the start ECDP's digitally controlled passenger services, the first in the UK.
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NewsTony Blackburn voices Brent Cross West station opening
National treasure Tony Blackburn is lending his voice to Brent Cross West station's opening on Thameslink services.
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NewsSmart ticketing rolled out across the GTR network
Smart ticketing is now an option for customers travelling on the vast Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), allowing them to skip ticket queues.
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NewsFirst passenger trains run to City of London using digital signalling
Great Northern passengers, on their way to City of London, will enjoy a more reliable service, due to Siemens' first UK digital signalling.
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NewsNew look Gatwick Airport station has opened to passengers
The new look Gatwick Airport station has opened to passengers today. Customers on the 5.48 Bedford to Brighton line were the first to see.
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NewsGatwick Airport New Look Station Set to Open
Gatwick Airport's new look station is set to open Tuesday 21st November, with several features ensuring accessibility and ease for customers.
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NewsTrain Disruption on Weekends throughout November
Network Rail warns of railway closures and disruptions throughout November and December, due to upgrade plan engineering works.
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NewsTraining and New Talent: GTR Apprentice Reflects
Sydney Granger reflects on her engineering apprenticeship at Govia Thameslink Railway. Deadline for 2024 applications is 10th December 2023.
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ArticleThe importance of the Thameslink Class 700 digital upgrade
Global Railway Review spoke with Ed Akers, Network Rail’s Principal Programme Sponsor for ECDP, Oly Turner, GTR’s Head of ERTMS and Ben Lane, Siemens Mobility’s Project Director, ECDP, to discuss the significance of the Thameslink Class 700 fleet upgrade, and how it fits within a wider digital transformation.
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NewsThameslink fleet set for ETCS upgrade
Industry partners in the East Coast Digital Programme have signed a £32.7million contract to upgrade the Class 700 Thameslink fleet with the latest ETCS.
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NewsGTR’s first Class 387/1 completes static testing of digital ETCS in-cab signalling equipment
As part of the East Coast Digital Programme, GTR’s first Class 387/1 Great Northern Electrostar train has completed static testing of new digital ETCS in-cab signalling equipment.
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ArticleAccess For All: Interview with GTR’s Sophie Court
For Global Railway Review’s ‘Access For All’ interview series, Sophie Court, Accessibility Improvement Manager at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), explains how a collaborative and educated approach is breaking down the barriers to travel.
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NewsNetwork Rail complete Finsbury Park station work as part of Access for All scheme
Network Rail have finished upgrades which will give Finsbury Park station completely step-free access.
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News100th GTR Electrostar completes Project Aurora upgrade programme
The 100th Class 377 Electrostar operated by Govia Thameslink Railway has returned to passenger service with improved reliability thanks to the Project Aurora upgrade programme.
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NewsNetwork Rail renewing track on the lines into London Victoria
As part of a wider London Victoria signalling upgrade programme, Network Rail are undertaking various renewal works at Streatham throughout April.
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NewsGTR to operate Class 717 fleet with in-cab digital signalling
GTR have received authorisation from the ORR to place its Class 717 fleet into passenger service with in-cab digital signalling.
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ArticleEnhancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the public transport industry
Zoey Hudson, Head of Talent, Diversity, and Inclusion at Govia Thameslink Railway, talks about the importance of enhancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the best methods to hiring talent reflecting that goal.
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NewsGTR shares expertise in digital signalling with DB Cargo UK
As work continues on the East Coast Digital Programme, GTR is sharing its expertise in digital signalling with DB Cargo UK.
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NewsGTR sets out apprenticeships target for 2023
Govia Thameslink Railway has announced its 2023 target of supporting 220 new and existing employees into apprenticeship programmes.
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NewsGTR solar panels generated 236,387kWh of energy in 2022
Govia Thameslink Railway’s network of solar panels across Denmark Hill and Streatham Hill generated 236,387kWh of energy in 2022.
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