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24 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has unveiled the new Siemens-built Class 700 Desiro City train at London Blackfriars station coinciding with a 360 degree tour of the new vehicles.
6 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Thameslink stations in central London are to receive new information screens with ‘at-a-glance’ journey details in preparation for new generation trains and a future high intensity service.
26 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A new £40 million railway cleaning facility has opened in Cricklewood, north London, as part of the government-sponsored Thameslink Programme.
11 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Passengers travelling between Gatwick Airport and London can now travel using pay as you go Oyster and Contactless payment methods.
16 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A test train has for the first time operated under control of the ETCS (European Train Control System) marking six years of development work by the Thameslink Programme.
9 December 2015 | By Charles Horton, Chief Executive Officer, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR)
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is now Britain’s biggest rail franchise – carrying 237 million passenger journeys a year and earning the Department for Transport (DfT) £1.3 billion in annual passenger revenue. Operating over 3,200 services every weekday, plus managing 236 stations and including 6,800 staff, the business oversees four different…
10 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Rail Minister Claire Perry has announced an extension of Oyster and Contactless pay as you go ticketing on rail services between Gatwick Airport and London.
6 November 2015 | By Siemens
The UK is now home to the first brand new Siemens-built Class 700 Desiro City train, which is set to transform passenger experience on the Thameslink rail routes when it rolls into action in the Spring of 2016...
Equipment produced by Sheffield-based Mechan is helping Siemens Rail Systems UK bring to life its vision for the future of train maintenance.
15 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin officially opened the Thameslink Three Bridges depot on the 15 October, paving the way for Thameslink Programme completion in 2018.
2 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Smartcard ticketing known as ‘the key’ has launched on Thameslink and Great Northern services for season tickets holders between Royston, Huntingdon and London.
22 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has released images displaying a new public space and entrance planned for Tooley Street at London Bridge station.
15 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The first rails and ballast have arrived at London Bridge for Borough Viaduct as part of the Thameslink Programme.
2 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail reveals the latest phase of Thameslink Programme rebuilding work at London Bridge was successfully delivered during the bank holiday period.
25 August 2015 | By Victoria White
Major improvement work will take place at London Bridge station this August Bank Holiday, preparing the way for bigger changes next year...
