Is the Thameslink Programme complete?
Thameslink Programme – an overview. The majority of work is now complete although some minor improvements are still being made at London Bridge station, adding new retail units and improving facilities.
Who funded Thameslink?
The Government-sponsored £7bn Thameslink Programme is an ambitious 10-year programme of extensive infrastructure enhancements and the delivery of 115 new trains that will bring faster, more frequent, more reliable, better connected journeys for passengers – transforming north-south travel through London.
What are Thameslink services?
Thameslink is a 24-hour, 115-station (32 managed) main-line route in the British railway system, running from Bedford, Luton, St Albans City, Peterborough and Cambridge via central London to Sutton, Orpington, Sevenoaks, Rainham, Horsham and Brighton. All the services are currently operated by Govia Thameslink Railway.
Does Thameslink go to Wimbledon?
Travel to Wimbledon by hopping on a Thameslink train at one of our central London stations.
When was Thameslink built?
1988
Thameslink
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1988 |
| Owner | Network Rail |
| Operator(s) | Thameslink (train operating company) |
| Depot(s) | Bedford Cricklewood Selhurst |
What zone is Thameslink?
Although City Thameslink is a through-station, for ticketing purposes it is classed as a London terminus for Thameslink services to and from the south. It is in Travelcard Zone 1 and one of the “core stations” on the Thameslink route, along with St Pancras, Farringdon and Blackfriars.
Is Thameslink part of the Tube?
Thameslink managing director Tom Moran said: “We’re delighted that Thameslink stations across London have been temporarily added to the iconic Tube map, particularly those in areas of south-east and north London that are now appearing for the first time.
What was the purpose of the Thameslink project?
Thameslink Programme. The Thameslink Programme, originally Thameslink 2000, is a £6 billion project in south-east England to upgrade and expand the Thameslink rail network to provide new and longer trains between a wider range of stations to the north and to the south of London. The development will facilitate cross-London journeys,…
Where does the Thameslink line start and end?
Thameslink is a 24-hour, six days 115-station main-line route in the British railway system running from Bedford, Luton, Peterborough and Cambridge via central London to Sutton, Orpington, Sevenoaks, Rainham, Horsham and Brighton.
How much has Thameslink cost to the government?
Welcome to Learning Legacy, the collation of good practice, lessons learned and innovation from the £7bn Government-sponsored Thameslink Programme. The Thameslink Programme has installed new track and signalling, brought new tunnels into use and connected more places more effectively while handling ever greater numbers of passengers.
When did the first Thameslink train come into service?
As part of the project, a purpose-built fleet of 55 12-car and 60 8-car Class 700 trains (equivalent to 1,140 carriages) is now operating across the network (see the “Rolling stock” section below). The procurement process started in April 2008 and the first train entered service in June 2016.