RAIB issues Safety Digest after overspeeding investigation in Hertfordshire The RAIB has released a safety digest after an investigation into an incident of overspeeding at Cambridge Junction near Hitchin in Hertfordshire.

RAIB issues Safety Digest after overspeeding investigation in Hertfordshire www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/raib-issues-safe... #cambridge #EastCoastMainLine #GoviaThameslinkRailway #hertfordshire #hitchin #RiskAssessment #signalling

World first as quantum navigation technology arrives on Britain’s railway Network Rail has announced a significant step toward a GPS-free future for Britain’s railways, with the first mainline trial of cutting-edge quantum navigation technology. The system, known as Rail Quantum Inertial Navigation (RQINS), uses ultra-sensitive sensors to track a train’s position by detecting minute changes in motion.

The project builds on earlier defence and metro-based research, pushing quantum sensing closer to widespread rail use. #disruption #GoviaThameslinkRailway #InnovateUk #london #metro

Govia Thameslink launch train safety film following 800 yearly injuries The UK’s largest rail operator has enlisted comedian Diane Morgan to front its first-ever train safety film, aiming to tackle hundreds of avoidable injuries across its network each year. Released by Govia Thameslink Railway, Travel Safe with Diane Morgan highlights the everyday risks passengers take in their rush to catch…

Govia Thameslink launch train safety film following 800 yearly injuries www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/govia-thameslink... #GoviaThameslinkRailway

Special train arrangements put in place for passengers affected by Middle East War Govia Thameslink Railway say that they have made special arrangements for passengers that have been affected by the war in the Middle East. Ticket restrictions have been lifted on Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Great Northern services, meaning passengers arriving back in to the UK, or departing for the Middle…

Special train arrangements put in place for passengers affected by Middle East War www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/special-train-ar... #GatwickExpress #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GreatNorthern #luton #southern #thameslink

Free train travel in new Social Media competition Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is running a competition next week where one lucky customer will receive free travel among a host of other prizes.

Free train travel in new Social Media competition www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/free-train-trave... #cambridge #cambridgeshire #competition #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GreatNorthern #HertfordNorth #southern #thameslink

Southeast gains biodiversity boost from ’Homes for Nature’project Biodiversity across the southeast has been increased thanks to the creation of more ‘Homes for Nature’.

Southeast gains biodiversity boost from ‘Homes for Nature’project www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/southeast-gains-... #bedford #carshalton #CarshaltonBeeches #crowborough #EastGrinstead #environment #GoviaThameslinkRailway

Great Northern introduces new peak services From 9 February, Great Northern has added a new weekday morning rush hour train, with a further evening peak service planned.

Great Northern introduces new peak services www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/great-northern-i... #cambridge #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GreatNorthern #letchworth #LetchworthGardenCity #london #thameslink

Female apprenticeships at Govia Thameslink Railway increase Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is celebrating the increase in the number of women starting apprenticeships with them ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February).

Female apprenticeships at Govia Thameslink Railway increase www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/female-apprentic... #apprenticeships #GoviaThameslinkRailway #NationalApprenticeshipWeek

RAIB investigating excessive speed at Hertfordshire junction The RAIB has undertaken a preliminary examination into an incident of overspeeding at Hitchin in Hertfordshire last December.

RAIB investigating excessive speed at Hertfordshire junction www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/raib-investigati... #cambridge #EastCoastMainLine #GoviaThameslinkRailway #grantham #GreatNorthern #hertfordshire #hitchin #LondonKingsCross

A group shot of everyone who attended the event, standing in the entrance hall at East Croydon station posing for the camera

Building confidence to travel independently 🚆

Blind and partially sighted people in South East London joined a Try a Train event with SE London SLC and #GoviaThameslinkRailway, exploring stations and the support that can help make travel more accessible.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/49l5tu0

Govia Thameslink Railway Model Stations concept improves London station Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR’s) Model Stations concept was developed for future improvements of stations with customer-focused standards.

Govia Thameslink Railway Model Stations concept improves London station www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/govia-thameslink... #accessibility #ElstreeAmpBorehamwood #EnfieldChase #GipsyHill #GoviaThameslinkRailway #london

Microsleep and fatigue caused London Bridge train incident The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its report after a train hit the buffer stops at London Bridge in December 2024. At around 15:45, on the 13th December 2024, a Southern train hit the buffers on platform 12 at London Bridge. The collision took place at around 2.3mph, but…

Microsleep and fatigue caused London Bridge train incident www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/microsleep-and-f... #GoviaThameslinkRailway #LondonBridge #RailAccidentInvestigationBranchRaib

Sussex coast sees direct train to London launched Among the improvements in Southern’s new December timetable is a direct train from Eastbourne and Lewes to London Bridge.

Sussex coast sees direct train to London launched www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/sussex-coast-see... #cooksbridge #croydon #EastCroydon #EastSussex #eastbourne #glynde #GoviaThameslinkRailway #HampdenPark #HaywardsHeath #lewes

Changes to Thameslink and Great Northern timetable this weekend This weekend, train timetables will be altered, which will see Thameslink and Great Northern see improved services, taking advantage of a series of upgrades costing £4 billion.

Changes to Thameslink and Great Northern timetable this weekend www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/changes-to-thame... #bayford #cambridge #CrewsHill #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GreatNorthern #HertfordNorth #london #LondonKingSCross

Pay-as-you-go contactless in place at 30 more stations in South-East England Beginning a week on Sunday (14 December 2025), passengers in South East England will be able to pay their fares using contactless pay-as-you-go at thirty more stations. This follows 21 stations ‘going live’ with the technology in the region last month.

In South East England, train companies’ fares have to be fully integrated with Transport for London’s fare system in order for contactless payment to work. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/pay-as-you-go-co... #GoviaThameslinkRailway

Antony Merlyn, Accessibility Engagement Manager, at GTR is talking to a group of attendees at a previous Try a train event on a platform at Sutton Station.

Join SE London SLC & #GoviaThameslinkRailway for a hands-on Try a Train event on Friday 5 Dec 🚆

Build confidence, explore #LondonBridge station, take a guided trip to East Croydon, and join a Q&A with staff.

Spaces are limited - book now: bit.ly/4qTIcYd

#Railway200 #MakeTransportAccessible

Railfuture queries whether TfL should operate services to Moorgate Railfuture is questioning whether train services to Moorgate would be best served by Transport for London or Great British Railways.

Railfuture queries whether TfL should operate services to Moorgate www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/railfuture-queri... #AlexandraPalace #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GreatBritishRailways #GreatNorthern #hatfield #hertfordshire #KingsCross

A group of people stand inside a train station, listening to a man in a suit speaking. A white cane is visible in the foreground. Text underneath the image reads: “SE London Sight Loss Council. Build Confidence, Try a Train. A free event for blind and partially sighted people living in London.” A light blue date stamp says “5 Dec, 10am,” and the Sight Loss Councils logo appears in the bottom right corner.

Join South East London SLC & #GoviaThameslinkRailway for a hands-on Try a Train event on Fri 5 Dec 🚆

Build confidence, explore accessible features at #LondonBridge, take a guided trip to East Croydon & join a Q&A with staff.

Spaces are limited, book now: https://bit.ly/4qTIcYd

Govia Thameslink Railway Funds Railway Children Project Govia Thameslink Railway’s ‘Your Station, Your Community Improvement Fund’ has supported Railway Children, a charity that aims to help vulnerable children.

They not only hope that people will begin to talk to someone about their mental health but also strengthen safeguarding responses. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/govia-thameslink... #EastCroydon #FinsburyPark #GoviaThameslinkRailway

Govia Thameslink Railway Veterans will be at stations for Poppy Appeal This week, ex-service women and men are out across stations along the Thameslink, Southern, and Gatwick Express networks.

“It will be an honour to represent GTR and our Armed Forces Network at the King’s Cross ceremony. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/govia-thameslink... #brighton #GatwickExpress #GoviaThameslinkRailway #london #LondonBridge

East Coast Main Line closure for testing digital signalling Over the weekend of 22/23 November, train services over a large part of the East Coast Main Line south of Peterborough will be disrupted.

Grand Central services will not run. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/east-coast-main-... #disruption #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GrandCentral #GreatNorthern #HertfordNorth

First Social Impact Report to set a new standard for Rail Industry A new report from GTR highlights social impacts across the region

First Social Impact Report to set a new standard for Rail Industry www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/first-social-imp... #charity #GoviaThameslinkRailway #MentalHealth #thameslink

Class 717 trains get updated European Train Control System Siemens Mobility and Govia Thameslink Railway have been working to update the 25 Class 717 Great Northern trains.

Class 717 trains get updated European Train Control System www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/class-717-trains... #class_717 #EastCoastMainLine #etcs #FinsburyPark #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GreatNorthern #NorthernCityLine #siemens

Quote by Carl Martin, Accessibility Lead at GTR, Sight Loss Council logo and words #Railway200 in white letters on a dark blue background. The quote says: “Working alongside blind and partially sighted people with lived experience is vital. Their expertise has been invaluable in introducing navigational apps and other initiatives to increase independent travel.”

🚆 “Working with #blind and  #PartiallySighted people is vital.”
Carl Martin, #GoviaThameslinkRailway (GTR) Accessibility Lead, on how lived experience shaped rail accessibility.
We’re proud to help #MakeRailAccessible for #Railway200 💙
#MakeTransportAccessible

Learn more: http://bit.ly/48KPCGg

Thameslink and Southern Take Part in the Great British Beach Clean Staff from Southern and Thameslink have taken part in this year’s Great British Beach Clean in Brighton.

The staff tackled a 100m stretch of the beach, collecting 2kg of rubbish, including plastic and a high number of fish hooks and glass. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/thameslink-and-s... #brighton #GoviaThameslinkRailway #southern

Date set as Govia Thameslink Railway prepares for nationalisation The nationalisation plan for 2026 has been confirmed, with Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway and Govia Thameslink Railway becoming government-operated. Greater Anglia and West Midlands Trains are transferring to Government ownership on the 12th October and 1st February, respectively. Govia Thameslink Railway, which is the UK’s largest train operator, will…

Govia Thameslink Railway, which is the UK’s largest train operator, will be nationalised on the 31st May 2026. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/date-set-as-govi... #GoviaThameslinkRailway

Track renewal work to disrupt Fen Line trains in October and November Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is advising passengers who plan to travel through parts of north Cambridgeshire and Norfolk to check their journeys as Network Rail will be carrying out work in the Ely area from October to mid-November.

Track renewal work to disrupt Fen Line trains in October and November www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/track-renewal-wo... #cambridgeshire #disruption #EastMidlandsRailway #ely #ElyNorthJunction #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GreaterAnglia

Thameslink and Stevenage FC continue Academy link-up for 12th year Train operating company Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is continuing its partnership with Stevenage Football Club, who play in the EFL's League One, into a twelfth year. The post Thameslink and Stevenage FC continue Academy link-up for 12th year first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#GoviaThameslinkRailway #Hertfordshire #Network #RailNews

Thameslink and Stevenage FC continue Academy link-up for 12th year Train operating company Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is continuing its partnership with Stevenage Football Club, who play in the EFL's League One, into a twelfth year. The post Thameslink and Stevenage FC continue Academy link-up for 12th year first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#GoviaThameslinkRailway #Hertfordshire #Network #RailNews

Nominations open for UK’s favourite railway station Passengers are being asked to nominate their favourite railway station to be acclaimed the winner in the World Cup of Stations 2025.. The post Nominations open for UK’s favourite railway station first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#GatwickExpress #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GreatNorthern #Network