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Defibrillators to be fitted at 200 stations across GTR network
The life-saving defibrillators are to be fitted at stations across one of the UK's biggest rail networks, covering London and nine counties.
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Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR)
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is a train operating company, operating the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail franchise in England. Within the franchise, GTR runs the Thameslink, Great Northern, Southern and Gatwick Express airport services.
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Thameslink trains now returning more energy than predecessors
The modernised trains will now return 50 per cent more energy to the network than their predecessors, contributing to helping power the fleet.
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Women Inspiring Rail: Q&A with Dyan Crowther, Chief Executive Officer, HS1 Ltd
For our next Women Inspiring Rail instalment, Dyan Crowther, Chief Executive Officer of HS1 Ltd, explains how she believes it is crucial for operations to focus on improving the passenger experience and her thoughts on diversifying the rail sector's workforce.
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London Bridge station has been named building of the year
London Bridge station has clinched top spot as part of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) regional awards for London for building of the year.
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Network Rail and train operating companies plan for harsh winter weather
Network Rail’s fleet of snow-and-ice-busting trains will travel the equivalent of six times around the world in the south east, anti-icing the rails to keep passengers moving.
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Some of the oldest trains in Britain are scheduled to be replaced in 2019
The wide-scale deployment of new and refurbished-like-new carriages will mean the retirement of some of the oldest trains on the network.
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2019 offers technology that could improve passenger experience across UK rail
Passengers may soon be able to find out which carriages have available seats, and if the toilets are operational and vacant, before they board the train.
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Rolling Stock Developments In-Depth Focus 2018
The rail sector is changing at rapid pace with numerous innovative digital technologies now playing a crucial role in how tracks are run and maintained. Among these modern infrastructure changes, the development of rolling stock should not be overlooked – the comfort and performance of trains is just as important…
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GTR’s new fleet programme passes important milestone
The Siemens-built trains offer passengers full width inter-vehicle gangways, climate-controlled air-conditioning and advanced information systems providing updates in real time…
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ATO has been operated with ETCS during passenger service for the first time
The success underlines the combined efforts of Network Rail, the supply chain and the train operators that have worked over the last five years on this project whilst demonstrating how an industry approach is the way to solve future railway capacity issues…
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Great Northern and Southern are driving a change in the rail industry
Some 2018 trainee classes in Govia Thameslink Railway have a 50:50 gender split; a brilliant step in the right direction towards making the railway sector less male-dominated…
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London Bridge’s huge new concourse now open to the public
After 10 days of major engineering work, the final section of the new concourse and five new platforms are open to the public as London Bridge’s redevelopment nears completion…
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Smartcards are about to get smarter at Govia Thameslink Railway
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is Britain’s biggest rail franchise: 326 million passenger journeys are made across its network with Southern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink and Great Northern every year. In November 2015, CEO Charles Horton explained how the story of GTR is a story of delivery: new train fleets, new services,…
