Tag Archives: Lord Peter Hendy

Extra Express trains won’t help overcrowding says RailFuture

The recently re-nationalised Thameslink rail franchise would do better for the majority of passengers by making more south-bound Gatwick Express trains stop at Clapham Junction, and removing the expensive fare supplement. That’s the view of passenger lobby group RailFuture, which … Continue reading →

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

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

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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