GTR, which stands for Govia Thameslink Railway, is the largest train operating company in the UK and was created following the merger of Great Northern, Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express in July 2015.
GTR now carries more passengers, people and trains than anyone else in the country with more than 275 million passenger journeys each year across 1,300km of network. In addition, the franchise operates more than 2,500 vehicles, manages 235 train stations and employs more than 7,000 people.
As part of the franchise, GTR invested heavily in the infrastructure and technology on the lines, so they can deliver more. More trains, more seats, more services, more routes, more station improvements, more platforms with WiFi and more information. Above all, GTR wants to give their customers and their people more say – to help create a better rail service for everyone.
This has helped GTR and Keolis in supporting the successful delivery of the Government’s £7bn Thameslink programme, delivering new trains, more stations, more services and improved connections between north and south of London.
GTR is part of Govia – a partnership between Keolis and the Go-Ahead Group.
Key facts:
Network is approximately 1,300 km long and GTR manages 235 stations
Around 300 services per day
More than 2,500 vehicles, including more than 1,100 Siemens Class 700 Desiro City which operate the Thameslink services
More than 275 million passengers per year
More than 7,000 employees
For more information on GTR, Great Northern, Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express visit https://www.govia.info/our-companies/