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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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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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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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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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Network Rail completes London King’s Cross improvement scheme
The project to replace the over 40-year-old tracks and track layout on the 1.5 mile approach into London King's Cross station has been completed.
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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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GTR introduces Live Map function to improve journey planning
Exclusive to GTR, the Live Map feature highlights any disruption across the network and can suggest alternate routes for passengers.
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Govia Thameslink Railway’s first modernised train returns to service
Govia Thameslink Railway's £55 million fleet modernisation programme is working to deliver a range of passenger and technological enhancements.
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Southern and Thameslink install e-ticket readers at 11 additional stations
By encouraging passengers to use e-tickets, the two train operators can ensure social distancing and limit the spread of COVID-19.
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Trial to enforce face covering rules on London rail network sees 98.4 per cent success rate
Great Northern, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink worked with the British Transport Police to enforce face covering rules over an eight-week period, experiencing a 98.4 per cent success rate.
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Govia Thameslink Railway trains test negative for COVID-19
Laboratory tests have found that the COVID-19 viruscide being used on Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern trains is successfully working.
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Southern Railway introduces e-ticket readers at 12 additional stations
The e-ticket barcode readers, which help to limit the spread of COVID-19, will also be installed at another 29 stations across the GTR network.
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Great Northern’s Hertfordshire trains save over 4,000 tonnes of carbon emissions
After being in operation for a year, Great Northern's Class 717 trains have enabled significant carbon emission savings across the Hertfordshire network.
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UK rail companies partner with BTP to enforce face covering rules
Great Northern, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink have partnered with the British Transport Police to enforce face covering regulations.
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270 trains to benefit from £55 million modernisation programme
GTR and Porterbrook’s Project Aurora will see the fleet updated to include real-time passenger information, charging points and performance monitoring technology for improved reliability.