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GTR introduces COVID-19 virucide to protect trains for 30-day period
The introduction of the virucide is the newest measure implemented as part of Govia Thameslink Railway's enhanced COVID-19 cleaning regime.
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Gatwick Airport train station transformation moves forward
The next stage of Gatwick Airport's £150 million station transformation will soon begin, thanks to innovative ways of working within COVID-19 social distancing safeguards.
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GTR rebrands three trains in support of NHS during COVID-19 pandemic
Govia Thameslink Railway has re-branded three of its trains in new livery to pay homage to the 200,000 NHS and key workers that travel on its network each week.
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Network Rail introduces passenger assistance scheme at more London stations
Stations across the Govia Thameslink Railway, South Western Railway and Southeastern networks have now introduced the sunflower lanyard scheme.
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Top rail brands in Britain revealed
Many train operating companies are still trying to restore their reputation in the wake of 2018’s timetable chaos, but there are signs of improvement. So, which of Britain’s rail brands are best perceived by customers?
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Britain’s second busiest station sees record leap in passenger satisfaction
The increase in satisfaction at London Victoria is the biggest jump by any station which has not undergone a major redevelopment or upgrade.
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One in four UK train companies found to be wrongly advising passengers
An undercover investigation run by Which? found train company staff are failing to correctly advise passengers that have been delayed and are owed compensation…
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First new Gatwick Express Class 387/2 EMU enters service
11 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The first new Gatwick Express Class 387/2 ELECTROSTAR train has entered passenger service following a ceremony attended by the UK Rail Minister.
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Oyster and Contactless payment launched at Gatwick Airport
11 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Passengers travelling between Gatwick Airport and London can now travel using pay as you go Oyster and Contactless payment methods.
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GTR – a railway franchise formed to transform passenger services
9 December 2015 | By Charles Horton, Chief Executive Officer, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR)
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is now Britain’s biggest rail franchise – carrying 237 million passenger journeys a year and earning the Department for Transport (DfT) £1.3 billion in annual passenger revenue. Operating over 3,200 services every weekday, plus managing 236 stations and including 6,800 staff, the business oversees four different…
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First carriage of new Gatwick Express train undergoes testing
24 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Bombardier Transportation is currently carrying out tests on the first carriage of the new Gatwick Express Class 387/2 train...
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Rail capacity at Gatwick Airport set to double in the next 5 years
1 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
New trains serving Gatwick Airport from spring 2016 are on track to provide a high frequency rail service.
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Gatwick Express celebrates 17% increase in passengers
31 May 2012 | By Gatwick Express
Gatwick Express has seen a 17% increase in passengers in the past year...
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Gatwick Express introduce new barcode ticket scanners on gates
2 May 2012 | By SRF
Gatwick Express has introduced new barcode ticket scanners on the gates at London Victoria and Gatwick Airport stations...
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Gatwick Express launches new state-of-the-art gates as part of their ‘Smarter way to travel’ campaign
7 December 2011 | By Gatwick Express
From Monday 12th of December, Gatwick Express, will be testing the new ticket gates...