Thameslink (train operating company)
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| Franchise(s): | Thameslink 2. March 1997 – 31. March 2006 |
| Main stations(s): | Bedford, Luton, Kings Cross, Brighton |
| Other stations(s): | Luton Airport, Blackfriars, London Bridge, Gatwick Airport, Wimbledon |
| Fleet size: | 72 Class 319 dual-voltage sets |
| Stations: | 56 (26 operated) |
| Parent company: | Govia (Go-Ahead Group / Keolis) |
| Web site: | www.thameslink.co.uk |
Thameslink was a train operating company in the United Kingdom, run by Govia (a joint venture between Go-Ahead Group and Keolis — previously Via-GTI, renamed following its acquisition by SNCF). It operated the London commuter railway line known by the same name. Govia acquired the franchise from March 2, 1997 for seven years and a day. This period was subsequently extended by two years.
Services ran between Brighton on the south coast through London to Bedford. With the expiration of Govia’s franchise, the Thameslink line was combined with those wagn services remaining after the creation of the ‘Greater Anglia’ franchise (now operated by 'one'), to form the new Thameslink/Great Northern group. This franchise has been awarded to First Capital Connect, who took over operations on 1 April 2006. Govia were not invited to bid for the new franchise. [1]
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Thameslink official web site (now redirects to First Capital Connect)
- Internet archive of official site as at 30 March 2005
| Preceded by Network SouthEast As part of British Rail |
Operator of Thameslink franchise 1997-2006 |
Succeeded by First Capital Connect Thameslink/Great Northern franchise |
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| InterCity: | Anglia Railways - Great Western Trains |
| London & South East: | Connex South Central - Connex South Eastern - First Great Eastern - First Great Western Link South Eastern Trains - Thames Trains - Thameslink - wagn |
| Regional/National: | Arriva Trains Merseyside - Arriva Trains Northern - First North Western - MTL - North Western Trains Northern Spirit - ScotRail - Valley Lines - Wales and Borders - Wales and West - Wessex Trains |
