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Porterbrook acquires Electrostar fleet
The rolling stock financier and asset management company, Porterbrook. have recently acquired 30 of the Electrostar fleet.
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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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High Speed Rail Group appoints ex-HS1 Chief as Chair
The former Chief of HS1 Ltd, Dyan Perry (nee Crowther), has been appointed Chair of the High Speed Rail Group (HSRG).
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Thameslink to run new ‘Brew Train’ with Samaritans
Thameslink are hoping to beat 'blue Monday' by replacing it with 'brew Monday' by teaming up with Samaritans for a cuppa on the train!
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GTR and Thomas Pocklington Trust join forces for rail accessibility
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and the Thomas Pocklington Trust have joined forces to make rail more accessible for VI passengers.
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Rail 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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Tony 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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Smart 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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First 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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New 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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Gatwick 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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Train 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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Training 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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The 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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Thameslink 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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GTR’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.