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GTR report apprentice boost driven by women and BME recruits
The number of apprentices recruited by GTR has exceeded targets by 20 per cent, with women comprising more than a third whilst 27 per cent identified as BME.
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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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GTR announces first co-operative energy project on UK rail network
Govia Thameslink Railway, operator of Southern, Thameslink, and Great Northern services, has launched a new innovative co-operative energy project with climate action group, Energy Garden.
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Life-saving defibrillators to be installed at 238 GTR train stations
In the largest rollout of heart restarters on the UK’s rail network, Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink will install 238 at-station life-saving automated external defibrillators.
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Empowering the passenger: “Forewarned is forearmed”
Here, Patrick McDougall, CEO of Nexus Alpha, provides thoughts on a number of topics, from how to improve customer information, how the industry reacted to COVID-19, through to sustainability and how solar powered passenger information signs can help train operators move towards net zero.
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Rail operator offers 250 new apprenticeships by 2022
Across the rail firms Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, 250 new apprenticeships, in various rail departments, will be available by 2022 to people of all ages and backgrounds.
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GTR launches new recycling initiative at Brighton train station
During National Recycling Week, Govia Thameslink Railway has unveiled a new recycling scheme at Brighton train station, which aims to bolster the rail industry’s commitment to a UK green recovery.
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In-cab ETCS level 2 successfully tested on GTR train
As part of the East Coast Digital Programme, Govia Thameslink Railway has successfully tested one of its Great Northern Moorgate Class 717 trains using the digital in-cab signalling system ETCS level 2.
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GTR extends its suicide prevention training to key partners
On World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September 2021), Govia Thameslink Railway has announced it is now offering training to its key partners, to increase the number of people who can identify vulnerable passengers.
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GTR seeks help from disabled practitioners to educate rail staff
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has trained almost 3,000 client-focused colleagues from its rail line services, in order to improve the service given to disabled and older commuters.
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Returning rail passengers welcomed back by upgraded train stations
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR)’s multimillion-pound improvement programme promises returning Great Northern, Thameslink and Southern rail commuters a finer station and travel experience.
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Episode 5: train station developments
Steve White, Chief Operating Officer at Govia Thameslink Railway, speaks to Global Railway Review’s Junior Editor, Leah Hockley, about the UK's train stations and how they are developing to become safer, more sustainable and more inviting for passengers.
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GTR and Southeastern jointly launch new Season Ticket Calculator
In order to provide greater transparency when it comes to choosing tickets, GTR and Southeastern's Season Ticket Calculator will enable commuters to purchase tickets that fit their flexible work schedules.
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Rail’s COVID-19 Heroes – Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR)
In the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s exclusive series, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) shares the experiences of some of its staff during 2020 and the wide range of roles and ways in which they have aided others throughout the pandemic.
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Making changes to directly improve the passenger experience
Chris Fowler, Customer Services Director at UK train operating company Southern, gives a behind-the-scenes look into the different initiatives implemented to improve their customer experience during the COVID-19 pandemic and also the future plans to support their passengers as transport demands evolve.
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Rail companies across England increase services to support the end of lockdown
As England steps out of lockdown and begins to return to normality, rail companies across the country are working to ensure passenger and staff safety.
