We’ve great news from the Department for Transport which on 27 November 2008 released the information needed by manufacturers hoping to design and build the Thameslink Programme’s brand new eight and 12-carriage trains.
Read moreThe new generation of crowd-busting 12-carriage trains is a key element of the Thameslink Programme. Base schemes for two new depots have been proposed.
Read moreFirst Capital Connect has issued a news release about additional new Electrostars freeing up older trains for modifications
Read moreNetwork Rail news release describes how work will close a 100m section of the Thames Path footway from the week beginning 14 September 2009 until late 2011
Read moreEngineering work on the Underground mean you should allow longer than usual to cross London.
Read moreHere’s what’s happening across the network on the Thameslink Programme.
Read moreThere have been some shorter trains and even cancellations on the Thameslink route
Read moreCity Thameslink station is about to undergo a major upgrade as part of the £5.5bn Thameslink rail upgrade. Network Rail is investing £4.5m to improve infrastructure at the station, which is a key gateway to the City of London and is used by more than seven million passengers each year.
Read moreWork starts to prepare platforms for longer 12-carriage trains
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