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The Independent UK · Sep 21

Biggest rail franchise issues ‘do not travel’ alert after ‘multiple incidents’

Among the issues reported was a train derailment inside a depot in Selhurst, south-east London.

Evening Standard · Feb 4

What are your rights if your train is cancelled or delayed?

You could get all your money back from most rail firms for a one-hour delay – but on Grand Central and Eurostar payouts are a lot less generous

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Historic route maps hidden for decades at Victoria station restored for 200th anniversary of rail

Ceramic route maps showcased London Brighton & South Coast Railway

Evening Standard · May 10, 2025

Man arrested after train crashes into buffers at London Bridge

Service travelling from Victoria collided with the station’s end barriers on Friday

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024

Thameslink chief executive Angie Doll: ‘Rail does need a guiding mind’

The train operator’s boss has faced adversity and anger in the past. But she, like many, believes the industry is at a turning point

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2024

Train stations given spooky names to mark Halloween

Rail passengers were in for a spooky surprise.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Woman takes charge at UK’s biggest train company

GoVia Thameslink Railway has appointed Angie Doll to head up the traditionally male-dominated field

Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2023

Revellers at Brighton Pride defy weather and train cancellations: ‘The show goes on’

Turnout for Brighton’s Pride festival has been affected by severe rail disruption and rainy weather but organisers are adamant “the show goes on”.

Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2023

London to Brighton train cancellations to hit Pride festival

GTR blames driver overtime ban but seaside resort’s council frustrated by lack of creative solution

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023