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New Govia Thameslink Railway trains to be Class 717s

The 25 six-car electric multiple units to be built by Siemens for Govia Thameslink Railway have been designated Class 717s.

8 Jun

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Siemens completes Hornsey depot signalling

System installed for Class 700 arrival

6 Jun

GTR 700109 at Blackfriars on May 24. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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New Thameslink trains could have plugs and WiFi retro-fitted

Both Siemens and GTR tell RAIL that discussions are ongoing regarding fitting plug sockets, Standard Class tables and WiFi retrospectively to '700s'.

6 Jun

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GTR to run Thameslink Class 700 EMUs in “next few weeks”

The first Siemens Class 700s will enter traffic in “the next few weeks”, according to operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR).

6 Jun

GTR 700109 at East Croydon on May 24. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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More ‘700s’ arrive, while testing continues

There are now 16 Siemens Class 700s in the UK, after 12-car 700104 was delivered to Three Bridges depot in the early hours of June 1.

2 Jun

GTR 319426 at Farringdon on May 24. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Driver shortages and train issues prompt GTR remedial plan

DfT and GTR agree remedial plan in a bid to improve reliability on Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express services.

1 Jun

700106 at Wildenrath on April 2. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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GTR unveils Thameslink Class 700s

EMUs will expand capacity on congested central section

24 May

700101 at Wildenrath on April 2. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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PICTURES: The Thameslink Class 700

GTR launches the Class 700 today. Here is footage released of the trains.

24 May

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GTR seeks injunction against ASLEF ballot

Govia Thameslink Railway issues papers at the High Court challenging a ballot of drivers on Southern and Gatwick Express over the use of 12-car DOO working.

19 May

Southern 377118 and 377446 at Clapham Junction on January 3 2014. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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RMT conductors hold latest action on Southern

Southern Railway conductors in the RMT strike today, as the dispute continues over extension of Driver Only Operation (DOO) and changes to their roles.

18 May

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GTR statement at the conclusion of high court proceedings

Govia Thameslink Railway has issued proceedings at the High Court to seek an injunction enabling the operation of its new 12-car Gatwick Express trains

25 Apr

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High Court Injunction looms in GatEx new train row

Govia Thameslink Railway has issued proceedings at the High Court to seek an injunction enabling the operation of its new 12-car Gatwick Express trains

25 Apr

London Midland Class 172s at Birmingham Moor Street on March 26 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Three bidders for West Midlands franchise

Department for Transport unveils companies in running for next West Midlands franchise

7 Apr

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GTR confirms £200m deal for new Class 700 variant

The deal for 25 six-car Desiro City trains for Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) was confirmed on February 17

25 Feb

387201 leads 387117 away from Harpenden on February 2. TIM EASTER.

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Class 387/2s enter traffic with GTR

On February 2, 387201 entered traffic with GTR on its Thameslink network, paired with 387117. This was the first day of revenue-earning traffic for a '387/2'.

3 Feb

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Network Rail’s Cricklewood upgrade completed

Network Rail has completed the £40 million upgrade of stabling sidings at Cricklewood.

28 Jan

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EXCLUSIVE: Brand new Class 387s inside Bletchley

Govia Thameslink Railway release image of four Class 387/2s inside Bletchley depot during commissioning.

22 Dec

Artist's impression of a Class 700 for Great Northern. GTR.

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Siemens favoured for new GN trains

Siemens is preferred bidder for a fleet of 25 six-car trains for Govia Thameslink Railway’s Great Northern operation, in a deal worth more than £200 million.

22 Dec

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DfT awards franchise ‘Passports’

The Department for Transport awards 11 companies Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) Passports, in effort to make it easier and faster to bid for franchises.

15 Dec