‘On Track’ Rail App

Govia’s rail app ‘On Track’ is considered one of the best rail journey-planning apps in the UK, providing customers with the ability to look up train times, buy rail tickets and find out exactly how rail services are running – to the minute.

Access for All

A truly public transport service should be accessible by as many people as possible. We recognise that different passengers have different needs, whether they’re passengers using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, those who have difficulty walking, are pregnant or are travelling with young children.

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Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer appointed to GTR

Govia makes first appointments to GTR

Coming to a station near you: 68 extra train carriages on busiest Southeastern routes

Southeastern passengers will soon benefit from 68 extra carriages which will be added to trains on the busiest services from mid-September.

Driving Energy Further

Driving Energy Further is our industry leading carbon reduction programme, where tough targets, combined with sustained action, is making a real difference to the environment.

Dyan Crowther named as COO of GTR

Today Govia (65% Go-Ahead, 35% Keolis joint venture) has announced that Dyan Crowther will be the Chief Operating Officer of GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway).

Engineering Excellence

Southeastern’s award winning 50,000 page Wikipedia site was developed and built by the company’s engineering team.

Gatwick shortlisted for national award after raft of station improvements

Gatwick Airport rail station has been shortlisted for a national award amid an ongoing programme of modernisation and investment at the international travel hub.

Govia awarded TSGN franchise

Govia welcomes today’s announcement by the Department for Transport (DfT) to award the Go-Ahead 65% / Keolis 35% joint venture the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern (TSGN) franchise.

Govia shortlisted to bid for South Eastern franchise

The joint venture between The Go-Ahead Group (65%) and Keolis (35%) has been shortlisted for the South Eastern franchise

Greener Trains

The vast majority of Govia’s carbon emissions result from traction electricity used to power electric train fleets.

Listening to our people

Communicating with staff is key to making Govia companies a great place to work.

London Midland awarded new contract to continue operation of train services

Govia welcomes the announcement by the Department for Transport (DfT) that its 65% owned train operating company, London Midland, will continue to run the West Midlands franchise until October 2017

New cutting-edge trains in full operation across Thameslink route

Thameslink trains now three times longer at Brighton, Gatwick and London Bridge

New Gatwick Express carriage on test

The first carriage of the brand new Gatwick Express train, the Class 387/2, has been built and is being tested by Bombardier at its factory in Derby.

On Train Metering

Realising the benefit of monitoring traction electricity usage.

Rail Minister launches new Gatwick Express train fleet

The first train of a new £145m fleet for the Gatwick Express route has entered passenger service. The Class 387/2 Electrostar train was formally launched by, Rail Minister, Claire Perry MP on Thursday 10th March at London Victoria station

Siemens announced as preferred bidder for new Great Northern fleet

A new fleet of modern air-conditioned trains is a step closer for Great Northern suburban services to and from Moorgate in the City of London

Smartcards and marketing

Govia continues to invest in making sure we remain at the forefront of the transport industry and will keep looking for smarter ways to improve the service we offer customers to make it as easy as possible for them to travel with us.

Smartcards at the ready

Commuters with Thameslink and Great Northern (between Royston, Huntingdon and London) are being given their first taste of smartcard ticketing technology.

Social media

Govia is leading the way as a transport company embracing social media. Twitter and Facebook are widely used across our rail companies to keep passengers updated with service-running information and latest product and ticket offers. Social media platforms also enable our passengers to exchange information and views about our services.

Southeastern Ambassadors win National Rail Award for excellence in customer service

The pilot was praised for delivering increased customer satisfaction and a better passenger experience.

Southeastern awarded new contract

Govia today welcomes the announcement by the Department for Transport (DfT) that its train operating company, Southeastern, will continue to run the South Eastern franchise until June 2018.

Southeastern MD appointed

David Statham has been appointed managing director of Southeastern, the Govia railway company serving Kent, south east London and part of East Sussex.

Thameslink’s “visionary” London Blackfriars is Major Station of the Year

Thameslink’s London Blackfriars station has been named as Major Station of the Year in the National Rail Awards

Three Bridges depot opens its doors

On 15 October Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin formally opened Siemens and Thameslink’s new Three Bridges train depot.

Transport Secretary launched Oyster and contactless payments at Gatwick Airport station

Passengers travelling between Gatwick Airport and London can now to “touch in and out” with the introduction of pay as you go using Oyster and Contactless as new payment methods