Latest Govia Thameslink Railway News

Great British Railways Train Unveiled Ahead of GTR Nationalisation

The first train with Great British Railways (GBR) branding has been unveiled ahead of Govia Thameslink Railway entering public ownership.

Govia Thameslink Railway Begins 2026 Apprenticeship Recruitment Drive

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has begun inviting young engineers to apply for its 2026 intake of apprentices.

Project Aurora Complete as 304th Electrostar Train Re-Enters Passenger Service

A project to upgrade trains on Govia Thameslink Railway routes has been completed as the final unit re-enters service this weekend.

GTR and Siemens Mobility Complete ETCS Upgrade on Class 717 Fleet

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and Siemens Mobility have upgraded 25 Class 717 trains to operate with the latest specification of ETCS.

DfT Reveals Next Three Companies to Transfer to Public Ownership

Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains and Govia Thameslink Railway services will all transfer into public ownership by the end of May 2026.

UK: Alstom Expands Technical Support and Spares Supply Contract with GTR

Alstom has confirmed a 24.5 million GBP contract variation with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to support the reactivation of 30 trains.

Govia Thameslink Railway Seeks 2025 Engineering Apprentices

UK operator, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has opened applications for its 2025 engineering apprenticeship programme.

Alstom Completes Dynamic ETCS Testing on UK Passenger Train

Alstom has completed dynamic ETCS testing on Govia Thameslink Railway’s Great Northern Class 387/1 passenger train in the UK.

First ETCS Level 2 Train Tested on UK Mainline

A Great Northern Class 717 train has become the first digitally signalled train to be operated on a UK mainline. 

First Passenger Trains Run to City of London with Digital Signalling

The first trains have carried passengers to the City of London using European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling. 

Digital Signalling Proved Ready for Passenger Service on Northern City Line

Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway have demonstrated that digital signalling on the Northern City Line is ready for passenger service…

UK: Class 700 Thameslink Fleet to Undergo ETCS Upgrade

As part of the East Coast Digital Programme, the Class 700 Thameslink fleet will be upgraded to the latest version of ETCS.

UK: GTR Class 387 Completes Static Testing with ETCS Signalling

The first of Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) Class 387 Great Northern Electrostar trains has completed static testing retrofitted with ETCS…

GTR Retrofits First Class 387 with ETCS Signalling

Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) first Class 387/1 Electrostar train has been retrofitted with ETCS in-cab signalling.

GTR Receives ORR Approval to Operate Class 717s with In-Cab ETCS Signalling

The ORR has given authorisation for Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to operate its Class 717 fleet with Level 2 ETCS digital signalling.

GTR Upgrades Southern Railway's Electrostar Fleet

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has completed the modernisation of Southern Railway's 75 Class 377/4 Electrostar trains.

Govia Thameslink Railway Awarded National Rail Contract Following ERMA

GTR will continue to operate the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail services, having been awarded a new contract by the DfT.

First of 270 GTR Electrostar Trains Back in Service after Modernisation

The first of 270 Bombardier Electrostars has been overhauled and returned to passenger service for train operator Govia Thameslink Railway.

Putting Condition Monitoring Firmly on the Rails

GTR has installed a condition monitoring system developed by SKF to help avoid unplanned maintenance and associated disruption to services.

World-First for Automatic Train Operation on Mainline Railway

Govia Thameslink Railway, working with Network Rail and Siemens, have scored a world-first by running Automatic Train Operation (ATO) over E…

Brand New Trains in Full Operation Across Thameslink Route

The brand new trains have a spacious design and cutting-edge information systems that will tell passengers how London’s Tube trains are runn…

UK Rail Minister Claire Perry Resigns

UK Rail Minister Claire Perry has resigned her post amid “shame” regarding Southern Rail’s ongoing industrial action and poor service provis…

UK: 25 Siemens Six-Carriage Trainsets Ordered for Great Northern Route