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  • Work starts on Thameslink upgrade to cut delays through central London
  • Thameslink trials digital signalling that could boost rail capacity
  • Thameslink Begins £3.6 Million Fleet Refresh

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ianvisits.co.uk /3 weeks ago

Work starts on Thameslink upgrade to cut delays through central London

Work has begun to upgrade a signalling system on the Thameslink line as part of measures to improve reliability on one of the busiest parts of the rail network.Read more ›

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 month ago

Thameslink trials digital signalling that could boost rail capacity

Thameslink says that it has successfully tested an upgraded signalling system on one of its trains, paving the way for the largest passenger fleet on the East Coast Main Line (ECML...

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railway-news.com /3 weeks ago

Thameslink Begins £3.6 Million Fleet Refresh

Thameslink has celebrated the commencement of a major makeover of its 115 unit fleet, a move which is expected to improve passenger experience on board. In total, 3.6 million GBP i...

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 month ago

First images unveiled of future Thamesmead DLR station

Images released as part of TfL's final consultation show how the proposed Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead stations could look when the long-awaited DLR extension opens in the earl...

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campaignlive.co.uk /1 month ago

Thameslink and Gatwick Express owner GTR appoints T&P to its creative account

TMW was the incumbent.

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 month ago

London–Bedford railway to be closed for two consecutive weekends

Network Rail is warning that there won’t be any trains between London and Bedford over the next two weekends.Read more ›

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railway-news.com /1 month ago

TfL Invites Public Feedback on DLR Extension Plans

Transport for London (TfL) has invited Londoners to have their say on plans to extend the existing Docklands Light Railway (DLR) line from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton...

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timeout.com /1 month ago

The DLR extension in east London just got a step closer to actually happening

Work on two new stations – Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead Waterfront – could be underway as early as 2029, with TfL’s consultation on the plans now open

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 month ago

Government takes control of Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express operator

Govia Thameslink Railway, which runs one in six rail journeys in Britain, has transferred into public ownership as part of the government's plans to create Great British Railways.R...

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ianvisits.co.uk /2 weeks ago

See a model of the DLR’s Thamesmead extension

If you want to see a scale model of the future DLR extension to Thamesmead, there’s one on display in central London.Read more ›

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railway-news.com /2 weeks ago

Engineering Works to Close Major London Stations This Summer

Southeastern Railway has urged passengers to plan ahead this summer as train services across the Southeastern network are set to change significantly during an extensive 22‑day pro...

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 week ago

South London station chosen to trial a new look for Britain’s railways

A south London station has been chosen to trial a new “model stations” concept that aims to declutter the stations to make them easier to use.Read more ›

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 week ago

Phone signal boost coming to London-Brighton rail passengers as O2 signs up

A three-year engineering project to eliminate signal blackspots on the Brighton Main Line has reached another milestone as O2 joins the shared mobile network alongside Three UK.Rea...

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 week ago

Charing Cross station closing for three weeks later this month

There are just a couple of weeks to go before Charing Cross station closes for nearly three weeks due to maintenance work on the railway tracks.Read more ›

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ianvisits.co.uk /3 weeks ago

Bedford rail crash disruption set to last most of the week

Following Friday’s serious rail accident at Bedford, passengers are being warned that services on the Midlands Main Line will be disrupted for much of the week.Read more ›

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

Train lines BLOCKED and delays for hours amid incident in London

Some train lines are blocked, with services cancelled and delayed amid an incident in London.

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bbc.co.uk /2 days ago

East London fire causes Overground disruption

TfL says part of the Weaver line is suspended so repairs can be made to tracks damaged by the fire.

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timeout.com /3 weeks ago

Could Surrey and Berkshire soon be added to the TfL map?

London Mayor Sadiq Khan and TfL are pushing for the two Home Counties to get new rail links to London

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 month ago

Limehouse station platforms to close in phases for upgrade works

The national rail platforms at Limehouse station in East London will be partially closed until late this year for maintenance.Read more ›

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ianvisits.co.uk /2 weeks ago

Bakerloo line train upgrade moves forward as TfL seeks land for larger depots

Transport for London (TfL) is preparing for a new fleet of Bakerloo line trains by expanding the depots needed to house them.Read more ›

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railwaypro.com /1 month ago

The UK’s largest rail operator is being brought under public control

Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern, and Gatwick Express services will become publicly owned starting Sunday, May 31, in a new step [...]

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 day ago

London Underground’s Central line is getting more trains at weekends

More frequent services through central London and extra Sunday evening trains, but weekday trains on the Ealing branch will be reduced.Read more ›

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railway-news.com /1 month ago

Piccadilly Line Upgrades Prepare for Introduction of New Trains

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed a series of planned closures on parts of the Piccadilly line as work continues on the introduction of a new fleet of Underground trains. Th...

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timeout.com /1 month ago

London will soon get direct trains to Switzerland

Eurostar’s plans to offer direct trains from London St Pancras to Basel, Geneva and Zurich just got one step closer

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