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‘Ironing-board’ seat era on Thameslink trains comes to an end with public ownership

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September 11, 2026
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The Department for Transport has announced that Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) is to upgrade its standard class seat cushions.

Major Disruption: Emergency services attend incident as London to Scotland trains affected

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August 20, 2026
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Emergency services are attending an incident between London and Stevenage, with all lines currently closed. Sadly, it has been confirmed that a person has been…

Gatwick and Luton airport goers asked to travel safely

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August 7, 2026
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Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) is urging holidaymakers travelling to Gatwick and Luton airports this summer by train to travel safely.

Rail Minister thanks those who helped after the Bedford train crash

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July 4, 2026
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The Rail Minister, Lord Hendy, visited Bedford on 2nd July, to personally thank those who responded to the train crash at Elstow.

Mailbox at West Sussex station provides veterans with permanent address

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July 4, 2026
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Greater Thameslink Railway has opened a mailbox at Crawley station where homeless ex-forces personnel have access to a permanent postal address.

Bedford Train Crash: Transport Secretary meets and thanks rail staff and emergency services

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June 26, 2026
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Heidi Alexandar has thanked rail staff and first responders who attended the train crash south of Bedford. The Transport Secretary spoke with staff and volunteers…

Bedford Train Crash: Transport Secretary meets and thanks rail staff and emergency services

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June 26, 2026
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Heidi Alexandar has thanked rail staff and first responders who attended the train crash south of Bedford. The Transport Secretary spoke with staff and volunteers…

Bedford Train Crash: ‘Essential travel only’ as route closed following fatal crash

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June 22, 2026
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The route between Bedford and Luton is expected to be closed for the rest of this week following the fatal crash last week. A number…

Bedford Train Crash: ‘Essential travel only’ as route closed following fatal crash

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June 22, 2026
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The route between Bedford and Luton is expected to be closed for the rest of this week following the fatal crash last week. A number…