I'm very happy about this news, as it includes our local services!
Britain's biggest train operator's services enter public ownership this weekend as Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, will transfer into public ownership!
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Britain's biggest train operator's services enter public ownership this weekend as Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, will transfer into public ownership!
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May 28, 2026 at 6:13 PM
I'm very happy about this news, as it includes our local services!
Britain's biggest train operator's services enter public ownership this weekend as Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, will transfer into public ownership!
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Britain's biggest train operator's services enter public ownership this weekend as Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, will transfer into public ownership!
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Unions warn of 'two-tier workforce' as Govia Thameslink Railway, Britain's largest train operator, enters public ownership
Govia Thameslink Railway nationalisation prompts warning from unions
Unions warn of 'two-tier workforce' as Govia Thameslink Railway, Britain's largest train operator, enters public ownership
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June 1, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Unions warn of 'two-tier workforce' as Govia Thameslink Railway, Britain's largest train operator, enters public ownership
The 1st GB Railways branded train has been unveiled in Brighton!
(Please remember, yellow is NOT part of the design, it is a legal requirement.)
The choice of location is to mark the UK's largest operator, Govia Thameslink services, coming back under public control at the end of this month.
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(Please remember, yellow is NOT part of the design, it is a legal requirement.)
The choice of location is to mark the UK's largest operator, Govia Thameslink services, coming back under public control at the end of this month.
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May 21, 2026 at 6:37 AM
The 1st GB Railways branded train has been unveiled in Brighton!
(Please remember, yellow is NOT part of the design, it is a legal requirement.)
The choice of location is to mark the UK's largest operator, Govia Thameslink services, coming back under public control at the end of this month.
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(Please remember, yellow is NOT part of the design, it is a legal requirement.)
The choice of location is to mark the UK's largest operator, Govia Thameslink services, coming back under public control at the end of this month.
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Next train services to return to public ownership revealed as government delivers railways reset
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Next train services to return to public ownership revealed as government delivers railways reset
West Midlands Trains, Govia Thameslink Railway, Chiltern Railways and Great Western Railways set to integrate into Great British Railways.
www.gov.uk
September 27, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Next train services to return to public ownership revealed as government delivers railways reset
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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This is - or should be anyway - a real scandal
Last govt allows Govia to pay out over £80m of what is basically taxpayer cash as dividends to shareholders. Via Private Eye
Last govt allows Govia to pay out over £80m of what is basically taxpayer cash as dividends to shareholders. Via Private Eye
September 13, 2024 at 9:28 PM
This is - or should be anyway - a real scandal
Last govt allows Govia to pay out over £80m of what is basically taxpayer cash as dividends to shareholders. Via Private Eye
Last govt allows Govia to pay out over £80m of what is basically taxpayer cash as dividends to shareholders. Via Private Eye
more like govia translink
February 8, 2026 at 8:06 PM
more like govia translink
Victorian tiled railway maps restored at London’s Victoria Station
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/vic...
Two nearly 130-year-old railway maps at Victoria station have been restored by Govia Thameslink Railway, with funding from Network Rail and a grant from the Railway Heritage Trust.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/vic...
Two nearly 130-year-old railway maps at Victoria station have been restored by Govia Thameslink Railway, with funding from Network Rail and a grant from the Railway Heritage Trust.
Victorian tiled railway maps restored at London’s Victoria Station
Two nearly 130-year-old railway maps at Victoria station have been restored by Govia Thameslink Railway, with funding from Network Rail and a grant from the Railway Heritage Trust.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
May 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Victorian tiled railway maps restored at London’s Victoria Station
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/vic...
Two nearly 130-year-old railway maps at Victoria station have been restored by Govia Thameslink Railway, with funding from Network Rail and a grant from the Railway Heritage Trust.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/vic...
Two nearly 130-year-old railway maps at Victoria station have been restored by Govia Thameslink Railway, with funding from Network Rail and a grant from the Railway Heritage Trust.
Dates for further transfer of rail services into public ownership are known:
+ Greater Anglia - 12 Oct 2025,
+ West Midlands Trains - 1 Feb 2026
+ Govia Thameslink Railway - 31 May 2026
After this, 8 out of 10 passenger journeys the DfT is responsible for will be under public ownership.
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+ Greater Anglia - 12 Oct 2025,
+ West Midlands Trains - 1 Feb 2026
+ Govia Thameslink Railway - 31 May 2026
After this, 8 out of 10 passenger journeys the DfT is responsible for will be under public ownership.
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Next train services to return to public ownership revealed as government delivers railways reset
West Midlands Trains, Govia Thameslink Railway, Chiltern Railways and Great Western Railways set to integrate into Great British Railways.
www.gov.uk
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Dates for further transfer of rail services into public ownership are known:
+ Greater Anglia - 12 Oct 2025,
+ West Midlands Trains - 1 Feb 2026
+ Govia Thameslink Railway - 31 May 2026
After this, 8 out of 10 passenger journeys the DfT is responsible for will be under public ownership.
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+ Greater Anglia - 12 Oct 2025,
+ West Midlands Trains - 1 Feb 2026
+ Govia Thameslink Railway - 31 May 2026
After this, 8 out of 10 passenger journeys the DfT is responsible for will be under public ownership.
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Biggest UK train operator's services to enter public ownership www.gov.uk/government/n...
Britain's biggest train operator’s services enter public ownership this weekend
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, will transfer into public ownership.
www.gov.uk
May 28, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Biggest UK train operator's services to enter public ownership www.gov.uk/government/n...
Happy Birthday to Himself, Jackson De Govia, Production Designer of "Die Hard" "Die Hard with a Vengeance" "Speed" "Winds of War" "Roxanne" "The Forty Year Old Virgin" "Multiplicity" "Bowfinger" "Hudson Hawk" "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and many others, and who is still asleep upstairs.
March 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Happy Birthday to Himself, Jackson De Govia, Production Designer of "Die Hard" "Die Hard with a Vengeance" "Speed" "Winds of War" "Roxanne" "The Forty Year Old Virgin" "Multiplicity" "Bowfinger" "Hudson Hawk" "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and many others, and who is still asleep upstairs.
Today, Govia Thameslink Railway enters public ownership.
GTR – which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express – will now be run for the benefit of passengers, not private profit.
GTR – which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express – will now be run for the benefit of passengers, not private profit.
May 31, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Today, Govia Thameslink Railway enters public ownership.
GTR – which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express – will now be run for the benefit of passengers, not private profit.
GTR – which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express – will now be run for the benefit of passengers, not private profit.
Favourite Stations - Moor Park Station
Meet Matt, the PIS Manager for Govia Thameslink Railway and a very familiar voice
If you regularly travel by train, there’s a good chance you’ve heard him making announcements reminding passengers to “please mind the gap between the train and the platform.”
Meet Matt, the PIS Manager for Govia Thameslink Railway and a very familiar voice
If you regularly travel by train, there’s a good chance you’ve heard him making announcements reminding passengers to “please mind the gap between the train and the platform.”
April 26, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Favourite Stations - Moor Park Station
Meet Matt, the PIS Manager for Govia Thameslink Railway and a very familiar voice
If you regularly travel by train, there’s a good chance you’ve heard him making announcements reminding passengers to “please mind the gap between the train and the platform.”
Meet Matt, the PIS Manager for Govia Thameslink Railway and a very familiar voice
If you regularly travel by train, there’s a good chance you’ve heard him making announcements reminding passengers to “please mind the gap between the train and the platform.”
Govia Thameslink Railway brings 30 more trains into service through London
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
Govia Thameslink Railway has acquired an additional 30 Class 379 trains for its fleet after leasing them from Porterbrook.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
Govia Thameslink Railway has acquired an additional 30 Class 379 trains for its fleet after leasing them from Porterbrook.
Govia Thameslink Railway brings 30 more trains into service through London
Govia Thameslink Railway has acquired an additional 30 Class 379 trains for its fleet after leasing them from Porterbrook.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
February 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Govia Thameslink Railway brings 30 more trains into service through London
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
Govia Thameslink Railway has acquired an additional 30 Class 379 trains for its fleet after leasing them from Porterbrook.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
Govia Thameslink Railway has acquired an additional 30 Class 379 trains for its fleet after leasing them from Porterbrook.
🚨 NEW: Most rail journeys in Great Britain will be under public ownership by the middle of next year:
- Greater Anglia
- West Midlands Trains
- Chiltern Railways
- Great Western Railways
- Govia Thameslink Railway
Labour is returning our railways to the service of passengers.
- Greater Anglia
- West Midlands Trains
- Chiltern Railways
- Great Western Railways
- Govia Thameslink Railway
Labour is returning our railways to the service of passengers.
September 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🚨 NEW: Most rail journeys in Great Britain will be under public ownership by the middle of next year:
- Greater Anglia
- West Midlands Trains
- Chiltern Railways
- Great Western Railways
- Govia Thameslink Railway
Labour is returning our railways to the service of passengers.
- Greater Anglia
- West Midlands Trains
- Chiltern Railways
- Great Western Railways
- Govia Thameslink Railway
Labour is returning our railways to the service of passengers.
Another Keir Starmer manifesto promise being met.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
July 19, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Another Keir Starmer manifesto promise being met.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
West Midlands Trains services will transfer to public ownership on 1 February 2026 and Govia Thameslink Railway’s services on 31 May 2026. Chiltern Railways and Great Western Railways (GWR) services will then be the next to transfer.
September 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
West Midlands Trains services will transfer to public ownership on 1 February 2026 and Govia Thameslink Railway’s services on 31 May 2026. Chiltern Railways and Great Western Railways (GWR) services will then be the next to transfer.
Thousands of my constituents use trains each day for work and leisure.
I had such an interesting visit to the GTR control room. From why some trains have no wifi to improvement plans for future, it was useful to discuss issues constituents have raised with me about services.
I had such an interesting visit to the GTR control room. From why some trains have no wifi to improvement plans for future, it was useful to discuss issues constituents have raised with me about services.
February 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Thousands of my constituents use trains each day for work and leisure.
I had such an interesting visit to the GTR control room. From why some trains have no wifi to improvement plans for future, it was useful to discuss issues constituents have raised with me about services.
I had such an interesting visit to the GTR control room. From why some trains have no wifi to improvement plans for future, it was useful to discuss issues constituents have raised with me about services.
Other plans include:
+ create safer, cleaner toilets on Thameslink trains
+ additional Great Northern services from December
+ upgrade signalling to reduce cancellations
+ establish better customer communications
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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+ create safer, cleaner toilets on Thameslink trains
+ additional Great Northern services from December
+ upgrade signalling to reduce cancellations
+ establish better customer communications
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Britain's biggest train operator’s services enter public ownership this weekend
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, will transfer into public ownership.
www.gov.uk
May 28, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Other plans include:
+ create safer, cleaner toilets on Thameslink trains
+ additional Great Northern services from December
+ upgrade signalling to reduce cancellations
+ establish better customer communications
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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+ create safer, cleaner toilets on Thameslink trains
+ additional Great Northern services from December
+ upgrade signalling to reduce cancellations
+ establish better customer communications
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Next up will be Govia Thameslink Railway, due on 31st May. This is a very big one, covering Southern Railways, Gatwick Express, Thameslink and Great Northern.
It also covers all my local train services, so I'm very much looking forward to it!
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It also covers all my local train services, so I'm very much looking forward to it!
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January 30, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Next up will be Govia Thameslink Railway, due on 31st May. This is a very big one, covering Southern Railways, Gatwick Express, Thameslink and Great Northern.
It also covers all my local train services, so I'm very much looking forward to it!
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It also covers all my local train services, so I'm very much looking forward to it!
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Govia Thameslink Railway has appointed Rebecca Butler as Safeguarding Manager, expanding its former suicide prevention role. She will support staff and passengers on key safety issues with partner agencies and charities across the network.
www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tha...
www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tha...
GTR creates Safeguarding Manager role to support colleagues and passengers
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink trains, has created a new role of Safeguarding...
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November 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Govia Thameslink Railway has appointed Rebecca Butler as Safeguarding Manager, expanding its former suicide prevention role. She will support staff and passengers on key safety issues with partner agencies and charities across the network.
www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tha...
www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tha...
The name of all the production crew were on this listing where Hans gets the name Bill Clay. In shot you can see the surnames de Souza (writer), de Govia (production designer) and de Bont (DP).
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December 24, 2024 at 10:43 AM
The name of all the production crew were on this listing where Hans gets the name Bill Clay. In shot you can see the surnames de Souza (writer), de Govia (production designer) and de Bont (DP).
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Transport plans for Brighton & Hove Pride 2025 are in place, with GTR increasing capacity and introducing a rainbow queuing system at Brighton station. Attendees are advised to plan ahead, book tickets early, and allow extra time for travel.
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www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tha...
Transport planning under way to deliver Brighton & Hove Pride 2025
Govia Thameslink Railway is planning to help the thousands of festivalgoers travel safely to and from Brighton & Hove Pride this year
www.mynewsdesk.com
April 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Transport plans for Brighton & Hove Pride 2025 are in place, with GTR increasing capacity and introducing a rainbow queuing system at Brighton station. Attendees are advised to plan ahead, book tickets early, and allow extra time for travel.
www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tha...
www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tha...
The UK government renationalized Govia Thameslink today, bringing public operations back to the largest railway in the country.
The full renationalization program of the UK’s railways into the new GBR will be complete by the end of next year.
The full renationalization program of the UK’s railways into the new GBR will be complete by the end of next year.
UK's biggest train operator's services nationalised as minister hails 'defining moment' | LBC
The UK’s largest train operator’s services have been taken into public ownership.
www.lbc.co.uk
May 31, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The UK government renationalized Govia Thameslink today, bringing public operations back to the largest railway in the country.
The full renationalization program of the UK’s railways into the new GBR will be complete by the end of next year.
The full renationalization program of the UK’s railways into the new GBR will be complete by the end of next year.