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£1.7 million invested to improve access and safety at stations across UK rail network
Govia Thameslink Railway is delivering 51 projects to improve station accessibility, safety and facilities across its 236-station UK network.
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Great Northern expands rush hour services with new timetable
Great Northern’s new timetable, launching on 15 December, adds rush hour services with increased capacity and flexibility for commuters travelling between Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and London.
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Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover the impactful community efforts of Southern and GTR staff in Brighton participating in beach clean-ups, LNER’s innovative ‘Our Planet’ train promoting sustainable travel and Brightline’s themed rides for concertgoers heading to The Big Concert.
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Major track upgrade to impact Southern train services in Crystal Palace area
From 24 August to 1 September, Southern train services in the Crystal Palace area will be disrupted as Network Rail undertakes a major track upgrade, with passengers advised to use London Underground, London Overground and London Buses as alternatives.
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Widespread IT issues impact train services across UK
A global IT disruption is causing significant delays and cancellations across multiple train operators, with some services unable to access real-time information and driver diagrams.
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New Southern timetable adds 5,000 South Coast seats from 3 June in response to customer feedback
Southern have issued a reminder that their new timetable will come into effect in June, adding 5000 South Coast seats.
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Network Rail: No trains between Tonbridge and Redhill
Network Rail have announced a minimum two week closure between Tonbridge (Kent) and Redhill (Surrey), due to repair works.
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GTR research finds travelling into the office regularly could boost wellbeing
Research conducted by Govia Thameslink Railway has revealed that commuting to work on the train could benefit employee wellbeing.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 05-09 Dec 2022.
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New Chief Operating Officer announced by South Western Railway
SWR have announced that Stuart Meek, former Operations Director for the Go-Ahead Group, will be the new COO.
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Southern and Gatwick Express MD appointed GTR Chief Operating Officer
Angie Doll has been appointed as Govia Thameslink Railway’s Chief Operating Officer permanently after holding the interim COO role for six months.
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Govia Thameslink Railway awarded National Rail Contract
Govia Thameslink Railway have been awarded a National Rail Contract to continue operating the UK’s largest rail network; the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail services.
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The importance of Rail Enforcement Officers on post-pandemic railways
In support of National Careers Week, Tina Towner, Rail Enforcement Officer at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), explains the role of a Rail Enforcement Officer and details why the role is more important now than ever before.
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Govia Thameslink Railway’s driver training simulation programmes
In support of National Careers Week, Tim Wells, Operations Simulator Manager at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), explains the vital role that training simulation programmes have in establishing confidence for both newer and experienced drivers, as well as the impact these simulations have in creating a safer, happier work environment.
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Govia Thameslink Railway’s mission to improve rail travel for all
In support of National Careers Week, Sophie Court, Accessibility Improvement Manager at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), explains her role and how she helps play a part in GTR’s mission to improve the level of service for passengers requiring extra assistance when travelling.
