An hourly inter-regional service runs between Ashford and Brighton. Although the route between Ore and Brighton is electrified, the 25-mile section of track between Ore and Ashford is un-electrified. This means that the service is operated throughout by a small fleet (5 units) of 2 car diesel Class 171 trains: These were built between 2002 […]
RMT calls for strike on Tuesday 21 June
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced that RMT Conductors will walk out again on Tuesday 21 June (next week) due to disagreements about a new role introduced by GTR. Talks between RMT and GTR at ACAS on 13 June ended without an agreement to amend GTR’s plans. RMT tabled a seven-point plan based on retaining the […]