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Tube & Rail · LondonThameslink unveils permanent poppy train
Thameslink has introduced a permanent poppy-themed train to honour the Armed Forces. Unveiled on London Poppy Day, the train features a symbol referencing 1945, the year World War II concluded. The initiative is part of Greater Thameslink Railway's commitment to the military community.
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WorldClapham Junction fire disrupts services to London Victoria
A trackside fire near Clapham Junction on Sunday, 27 September, has caused significant disruption to train services. The blaze damaged signalling equipment, leading to an extremely reduced service to London Victoria until at least 2pm today.
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Tube & Rail · LondonThameslink to upgrade 60,000 train seats
Thameslink is upgrading over 60,000 standard class seat cushions across its 115 trains. The new spring and memory foam cushions will be rolled out from next year as part of a pre-existing contract with Siemens Mobility. The upgrade comes at no additional cost to taxpayers.
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Tube & Rail · All LondonThameslink to upgrade 60,000 seats after public takeover
Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) will replace over 60,000 seats on its entire fleet of 115 trains. The work, which includes installing new cushions and backrests, is scheduled to start in 2027 and will take two years to complete.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSouth Western Railway blocks digital tickets on Vauxhall-Waterloo route to stop fare fraud
South Western Railway and GTR have stopped digital ticket sales for short routes like Vauxhall to Waterloo after detecting widespread fraud. Passengers must now collect paper tickets from machines. The government is expanding a fare-tracking app to tackle £400m annual rail fraud losses.
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