Govia Thameslink Railway Begins 2026 Apprenticeship Recruitment Drive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20250 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced the opening of application for young engineers to apply for its 2026 intake of apprentices. Vacancies for the positions are now live as the operator has begun its latest recruitment drive. Aspiring engineers will learn how to maintain GTR’s large fleet of trains © Govia Thameslink Railway The
Project Aurora Complete as 304th Electrostar Train Re-Enters Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20250 A 100 million GBP project to upgrade trains for passengers in the south east of England has been completed as the final unit rolls off the production line this weekend. Project Aurora has now officially been delivered both on-time and on-budget, with the 304th Electrostar train now due back onto the
GTR and Siemens Mobility Complete ETCS Upgrade on Class 717 Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20250 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and Siemens Mobility have upgraded a fleet of 25 Class 717 trains to operate with the latest specification of the European Train Control System (ETCS). All trains are now in passenger service on the Northern City Line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate using ETCS Baseline 3, Release
DfT Reveals Next Three Companies to Transfer to Public Ownership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20250 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains and Govia Thameslink Railway services will all transfer into public ownership by the end of May 2026. The move represents a milestone in the establishment of Great British Railways, with all passenger services under contracts set to return
UK: Alstom Expands Technical Support and Spares Supply Contract with GTR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 12, 20250 Alstom has confirmed a 24.5 million GBP contract variation with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to support the reactivation of 30 Class 379 trains. The agreement expands the existing Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) and will see the reintroduced Electrostar fleet operating on Great Northern services between London King’s Cross,
Govia Thameslink Railway Seeks 2025 Engineering Apprentices Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20240 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has opened applications for its 2025 engineering apprenticeship programme. This programme is aimed at training new talent to maintain the operator’s extensive fleet. The four-year apprenticeship combines practical and theoretical training, leading to a recognised UK trade qualification. Second year engineering apprentice, Katie Short, is based at Hornsey
Alstom Completes Dynamic ETCS Testing on UK Passenger Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 27, 20240 Alstom has completed dynamic European Train Control System (ETCS) testing on Govia Thameslink Railway’s Great Northern Class 387/1 passenger train in the UK. This milestone advances progress on introducing digital in-cab signalling to the UK’s East Coast Main Line. Key UK passenger train completes dynamic ETCS testing © Alstom The dynamic testing involved retrofitting
First ETCS Level 2 Train Tested on UK Mainline Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20240 A Great Northern Class 717 train has become the first digitally signalled train to be operated on a UK mainline. On 2 June, the vehicle ran in test conditions between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin in Hertfordshire using European Train Control System (ETCS). This technology sends signalling information directly to a computer
First Passenger Trains Run to City of London with Digital Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20230 The first trains have carried passengers to the City of London using European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling. This marks a significant milestone for the 1.4 billion GBP East Coast Digital Programme, which aims to make rail services more reliable and more sustainable through the implementation of digital signalling. Project lead
Digital Signalling Proved Ready for Passenger Service on Northern City Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20230 Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) have demonstrated that the recently installed digital signalling on the Northern City Line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate is ready for passenger service. This marks a significant milestone for the first phase of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). ETCS frequency testing © Network Rail Throughout this
UK: Class 700 Thameslink Fleet to Undergo ETCS Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20230 As part of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), industry partners have signed a 32.7 million GBP contract to upgrade the Class 700 Thameslink fleet to the latest specification of European Train Control System (ETCS). This five-year contract was signed by Cross London Trains, the Department for Transport (DfT), Govia Thameslink
UK: GTR Class 387 Completes Static Testing with ETCS Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20230 The first of Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) Class 387 Great Northern Electrostar trains has completed static testing retrofitted with European Train Control Signalling (ETCS) in-cab signalling equipment. The Class 387s will be the country’s first major commuter fleet to have the technology fitted as part of the East Coast Digital Programme, which
GTR Retrofits First Class 387 with ETCS Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20230 Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) first Class 387/1 Great Northern Electrostar train has been retrofitted with ETCS in-cab signalling as part of the East Coast Digital Programme. The Alstom ATLAS 3 ETCS solution was installed on Unit 387101, along with the necessary equipment to allow the in-cab-signalling system to function. This is the
GTR Receives ORR Approval to Operate Class 717s with In-Cab ETCS Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 23, 20230 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has granted authorisation for Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to put its Class 717 fleet into passenger service using Level 2 European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling. This is a key milestone in the government’s East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), which will introduce digital
GTR Upgrades Southern Railway’s Electrostar Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20220 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has completed the modernisation of Southern Railway’s 75 Class 377/4 Electrostar trains. The upgraded features include passenger conveniences such as information screens and at-seat charging points, as well as engineering factors that will streamline maintenance and improve reliability. In addition, energy-saving LED lighting and passenger-counting systems have
UK: Govia Thameslink Railway Begins ETCS Retrofit of Class 387 Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has sent its first Class 387/1 Great Northern train for ETCS upgrading as part of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). A total of 28 units are scheduled for retrofit. GTR Class 387 hauled to Worksop depot © Govia Thameslink Railway This first train was hauled from GTR’s Hornsey depot
New open access operator celebrates shift to rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Open access operator Lumo, which is owned by FirstGroup and runs between Edinburgh and London, said the number of people travelling by rail on the route has increased to 57 per cent of the rail-air market, compared with 35 per cent before the Covid pandemic. Lumo started running on 25 October 2021
Alstom Signs New Five-Year Services Contract with Govia Thameslink Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 Alstom has signed a new services contract with UK rail franchise Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) valued at 256 million GBP (293.72m EUR | 288.36m USD). A Southern train passes over Ouse Valley Viaduct The rail manufacturer has a long-term relationship with GTR, having serviced its fleets for almost two decades. This latest technical
The Indirect Way of Getting from London to Liverpool by Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20220 Normally, if you want to travel from London to Liverpool by train, you’d start from Euston. A few weeks back, though, I decided to take a different route. Instead of going to Euston and heading north west, I would go to Kings Cross and travel north, to Leeds. There, pausing only
Industry urges RMT to call off national strike Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Network Rail and the train operating companies are calling on the RMT to cancel the national strike which has been called for 27 July. The walkout would be the fourth of its kind in the dispute over pay and jobs, after three strikes were staged on 21, 23 and 25 June. The
More rail disruption looms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20220 Staff on Govia Thameslink Railway are set to join any future national rail strikes, the RMT has warned. In last month’s rail strike GTR staff did not take part in the walkouts, because a strike ballot had not supported action. However, staff have now voted in a second ballot in favour of
UK: Rail Journeys Double Post-Pandemic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 More people are returning to rail travel post-pandemic according to the latest figures from the UK’s Office of Rail and Road (ORR). Kings Cross station The official figures show that 990 million journeys were made in Britain between April 2021 and March 2022. This is more than double the previous (pandemic) period, when
Shapps says rail strikes are ‘incredible act of self-harm’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 Transport secretary Grant Shapps has spoken out against the impending rail strikes during a visit to Hornsey depot in north London. The depot is run by Siemens, and used to maintain the large fleets of Siemens units which run on Govia Thameslink Railway. Mr Shapps has declined to hold direct talks with
Train operators publish detailed strike plans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Many train operators have published advice to their passengers over the past 24 hours about next week’s rail strikes, and some have provided detailed timetables for strike days. The RMT has called three 24-hour strikes on 21, 22 and 23 June, which will affect nearly all train operators. The disruption will
RMT calls three days of national rail strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20220 The RMT has used its favourable strike ballot result to call three days of national rail strikes later this month. The walkouts have been set for 21, 23 and 25 June, and will affect 13 train operators in England as well as Network Rail. Services on Govia Thameslink Railway could be
Zonegreen Updates Safety at Historic Rail Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20220 Zonegreen Updates Safety at Historic Rail Depot Rail safety specialists at Sheffield-based Zonegreen have installed the latest version of their flagship depot protection system at one of the first facilities to ever invest in the technology. Staff at Brighton’s Lovers Walk Traction and Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot are now using RFID tags,
RMT members vote ‘overwhelmingly’ for rail strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20220 The staff in 13 train operating companies have voted in favour of rail strikes. The ballot also involved staff at Network Rail, who have added their support for walkouts. A majority of RMT members at Govia Thameslink Railway only voted for industrial action short of a strike, while those at
Govia Thameslink Railway Awarded National Rail Contract Following ERMA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20220 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) will continue to operate the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail services, having been awarded a new contract by the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT). A subsidiary of public transport operator Go-Ahead, GTR has been operating this, the UK’s largest railway network, since 2014. A Southern train passes
Govia Thameslink wins new-style National Rail Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20220 A new National Rail Contract has been awarded to Govia to run the Govia Thameslink Railway network for another three years. The new contract is a stepping stone between the former franchise model and the forthcoming Passenger Services Contracts which will be awarded by Great British Railways in future. Like the future
Gatwick Express to take off again Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20220 Non-stop Gatwick Express services will return from 3 April, as air travel begins to recover in the wake of the Covid lockdowns. Govia Thameslink Railway withdrew its branded airport services on 30 March 2020, a week or so after the first lockdown had started. It is hoped that the removal
Striking rail cleaners protest outside Parliament Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20220 Train and station cleaners employed by contractors Churchill on Govia Thameslink Railway, Southeastern, Eurostar and HS1 are staging a 24-hour strike today in a dispute over pay. They will also be demonstrating by holding a rally opposite New Palace Yard in Westminster at 10.45. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said:
Rail Delivery Group calls for railfreight volumes to treble Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 22, 20220 The Rail Delivery Group says there should be a target of trebling rail freight in England and Wales by 2050, so that rail is 'the backbone' of a sustainable zero-carbon transport network. The RDG has made its call in a submission on behalf of independent passenger and freight operators to
Train and station cleaners to strike Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 8, 20220 Train and station cleaners to strike Hundreds of cleaners employed by Churchill Group on four railway contracts in south east England are set to strike on 23 February. Their union the RMT has declared a dispute over pay. The companies affected are Govia Thameslink Railway, Southeastern, Eurostar and HS1. The cleaners
GBR headquarters competition heats up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20220 GBR headquarters competition heats up The contest to be the host town or city for the future headquarters of Great British Railways is warming up, after the competition was formally launched just before the weekend. A new candidate has emerged, with Barrow now joining Derby, Doncaster, Milton Keynes and York. A
TOCs call for minimum controls Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20220 TOCs call for minimum controls as part of ‘levelling-up’ The government's Levelling Up white paper has prompted responses from many parts of the rail industry, with the passenger operators calling for as much freedom as possible when Great British Railways takes over. Rail Delivery Group director general Andy Bagnall said: ‘The