Tag Archives: Lord Peter Hendy

115 Thameslink trains given £3.6m makeover and clean-up

Posted on June 19, 2026 by insidecroydon

Selhurst Depot is meanwhile working on overhaul of Southern’s train fleet – including fixing squeaky chair-back tables Trains on Thameslink, recently taken back into public ownership, are receiving a wash and brush-up as part of £3.6million refresh. Thameslink trains run … Continue reading →

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£18.7m rail scheme brings contactless ticketing to 50 stations

Posted on November 17, 2025 by insidecroydon

Rail passengers will be able to use pay as you go with contactless ticket barriers at 21 more stations served by Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern from December 14. The stations getting the updated payment system include Ashtead, Box Hill … Continue reading →

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