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Thameslink apologises after MPs raise concerns about "underperforming" operator

MPs tell of how services on two key routes are “too often unreliable, late or cancelled”.

Thameslink 24 Mar

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December 2025 ECML timetable approved

Network Rail, Department for Transport and train operators have approved the East Coast main line timetable for 2025.

East Coast Main Line 19 Dec

Sight Loss Council volunteer Haren trials the Aira app at Blackfriars station

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New app to guide blind and partially sighted passengers around stations is launched across GTR

A new app helping blind and partially sighted customers find their way around Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink stations is launched

Govia Thameslink Railway 17 Oct

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ECML stock completes ECTS dynamic testing

A significant milestone has been reached in the implementation of digital in-cab signalling on the East Coast Main Line.

ECML 27 Aug

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Dog owners urged to swap city for seaside as Thameslink launch a dog lovers travel guide

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is calling on London's dog owners to escape the urban jungle and explore the great British countryside this summer.

GTR 14 Aug

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Strike threat over legionella scare

The RMT union has threatened strike action over what it has described as “potentially lethal” legionella bacteria found on Thameslink trains.

28 Aug

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London Assembly urges Thameslink services to be added to Tube map

Adding Thameslink to the TfL Tube map would help passengers with accessibility issues says London Assembly

2 Apr

Northern Class 331 in Manchester. PAUL BIGLAND.

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North urges Thameslink-level service to address bottleneck

Calls for infrastructure projects for Manchester's railways to improve capacity across the north

2 Mar

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1,514 brand new vehicles as GTR completes £2 billion fleet cascade

End of Great Northern Class 313 operation means GTR has completed £2 billion fleet transformation

2 Oct

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TSGN franchise under review

Rail Minister confirms future of TSGN franchise is under review

20 Dec

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Widening the horizons…

PHILIP HAIGH looks at the history of rail services through King’s Cross, Farringdon and Moorgate

19 Oct

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Passengers explain the impact of timetable chaos

Passengers highlight personal impact of timetable crisis

28 Sept

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Glaister report allocates widespread blame for timetable failures

May 2018 timetable disruption- all of the organisations involved made mistakes which contributed to widespread cancellations.

21 Sept

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Respect timetable deadlines

"Timetables are there for a reason" - Thameslink Industry Readiness Board Chairman Chris Gibb tells the Transport Select Committee

11 Jul

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Harpenden MP urges Thameslink frequency improvements

MP criticises cuts in peak-time services and calls for Rail Minister Jo Johnson to explain lack of consultation

2 May

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Final Thameslink Class 700 completed by Siemens

All 1,140 vehicles have been completed.

9 Mar

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Thameslink lessons critical for future rail schemes - Public Accounts Commitee

Public Accounts Committee makes recommendations for Government and Network Rail for future rail projects following Thameslink

23 Feb

GTR 700041 at Farringdon on January 12. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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COVER STORY: DfT 'let passengers down’ on GTR franchise, says NAO

Government has not received value for money from the Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) deal says National Audit Office.

17 Jan

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Thameslink begins testing at redeveloped London Bridge

Testing of Thameslink trains through London Bridge begins

5 Jan

Class 700s at London Blackfriars. PAUL BIGLAND/RAIL.

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Thameslink’s 24tph introduction held over to 2019

Phased introduction of services on Thameslink means 24 trains per hour will now be delivered in December 2019.

21 Nov

Thameslink

Thameslink apologises after MPs raise concerns about "underperforming" operator

December 2025 ECML timetable approved

New app to guide blind and partially sighted passengers around stations is launched across GTR

ECML stock completes ECTS dynamic testing

Dog owners urged to swap city for seaside as Thameslink launch a dog lovers travel guide

Strike threat over legionella scare

London Assembly urges Thameslink services to be added to Tube map

North urges Thameslink-level service to address bottleneck

1,514 brand new vehicles as GTR completes £2 billion fleet cascade

TSGN franchise under review

Widening the horizons…

Passengers explain the impact of timetable chaos

Glaister report allocates widespread blame for timetable failures

Respect timetable deadlines

Harpenden MP urges Thameslink frequency improvements

Final Thameslink Class 700 completed by Siemens

Thameslink lessons critical for future rail schemes - Public Accounts Commitee

COVER STORY: DfT 'let passengers down’ on GTR franchise, says NAO

Thameslink begins testing at redeveloped London Bridge

Thameslink’s 24tph introduction held over to 2019

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

HS2 faces £100bn cost and delay until late-2030s, government told

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

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Thameslink apologises after MPs raise concerns about "underperforming" operator

December 2025 ECML timetable approved

New app to guide blind and partially sighted passengers around stations is launched across GTR

ECML stock completes ECTS dynamic testing

Dog owners urged to swap city for seaside as Thameslink launch a dog lovers travel guide

Strike threat over legionella scare

London Assembly urges Thameslink services to be added to Tube map

North urges Thameslink-level service to address bottleneck

1,514 brand new vehicles as GTR completes £2 billion fleet cascade

TSGN franchise under review

Widening the horizons…

Passengers explain the impact of timetable chaos

Glaister report allocates widespread blame for timetable failures

Respect timetable deadlines

Harpenden MP urges Thameslink frequency improvements

Final Thameslink Class 700 completed by Siemens

Thameslink lessons critical for future rail schemes - Public Accounts Commitee

COVER STORY: DfT 'let passengers down’ on GTR franchise, says NAO

Thameslink begins testing at redeveloped London Bridge

Thameslink’s 24tph introduction held over to 2019

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

HS2 faces £100bn cost and delay until late-2030s, government told

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

GB Railfreight planning to repurpose at least 12 more Class 66s for heavy trainloads

DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss

FirstGroup confirms Class 222s for Euston-Stirling Lumo route

Chiltern Railways on verge of agreeing deal to take ex-TransPennine Express Mk 5s

Why the Class 67s have been running on borrowed time for nearly the whole of their lives

Network Rail begins process to replace rail infrastructure monitoring trains