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🚆🎮 From Train Sim World to the real railway!

Ever wondered how closely your favourite train simulator games reflect the real thing? 👀

In the latest episode of Railblazers, we explore the connection between gaming and the railway, including how Train Sim World brings familiar routes like the Brighton Mainline and East Coastway to life! 🚉

From driving virtual trains to working on the real railway, we're discovering how these two worlds connect.

🎬 Haven't watched Railblazers Season 2, Episode 1 yet?

Catch the full episode on Southern's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbgmZ...

🎁 PLUS, THERE'S STILL TIME TO WIN!

We're giving you the chance to win a Railblazers goody bag AND two free train tickets to travel with Southern, Thameslink or Great Northern!

To enter, comment on the full YouTube episode with #Railblazers, followed by the name of your favourite Southern, Thameslink or Great Northern railway station.

⏰ Competition closes Friday 30th October at 4PM (UK time).

T&Cs apply.

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🚆 WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE RAILWAY STATION? 👀

Whether it's your local station, somewhere you've travelled to or a place that holds special memories, we want to hear from you! ❤️

To celebrate the launch of Railblazers Season 2, we're giving you the chance to WIN a Railblazers goody bag AND two free train tickets to travel with Southern, Thameslink or Great Northern! 🎁🚆

Here's how to enter:

🎬 Watch our latest Railblazers episode, where we visit Platform Gaming Bar in Shoreditch to explore London's exciting gaming culture.

💬 Head to the full episode's comment section and tell us your favourite Southern, Thameslink or Great Northern railway station, starting your comment with #Railblazers.

🚉 For example: #Railblazers Brighton

⏰ Don't miss out! Entries close this Friday, 30th October at 4PM (UK time).

Good luck! 🍀

T&Cs apply.

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🚆🎮 The Railblazers are BACK for Season 2!

New season. New stories. New discoveries.

We're kicking off Season 2 by exploring London's exciting gaming scene and discovering how video games have evolved into a huge part of the city's culture, creativity and community.

For our first stop, we visited Platform Gaming Bar in Shoreditch, exploring how gaming spaces are bringing people together and helping shape the future of gaming in London.

🎁 PLUS, WE'VE GOT A COMPETITION FOR YOU! 🎁

To celebrate the launch of Season 2, we're giving you the chance to WIN a Railblazers goody bag AND two free train tickets to travel with Southern, Thameslink or Great Northern! 🚆

Here's how to enter:

🎬 Watch the full episode on Southern's YouTube channel.

💬 Comment on the YouTube video with #Railblazers, followed by the name of your favourite Southern, Thameslink or Great Northern railway station.

For example: #Railblazers Brighton

That's it! You're in with a chance of winning! 🏆

⏰ Hurry! Competition closes Friday 30th October at 4PM (UK time).

🎥 Watch the full episode now on YouTube and enter for your chance to win!

T&Cs apply.

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What can you fit into 48 hours in Cambridge? 🚆

Join us for a weekend escape to one of the UK’s most beautiful and historic cities, travelling with Great Northern.

From exploring Cambridge’s iconic streets and architecture to discovering riverside walks, great food and hidden gems, this is your inspiration for a memorable weekend away — all without going too far from home.

Whether you’re planning a city break, a romantic getaway or simply fancy a change of scenery, Cambridge has plenty waiting to be discovered.

🎥 Watch the journey and start planning your own Cambridge adventure.

🚆 Travel with Great Northern
📍 Cambridge, England
🌿 Weekend adventures
🏛️ History, culture & architecture
🍴 Food, drink & local discoveries

Where will Great Northern take you next?

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We were delighted to welcome our community rail partners, station adopters, charities and industry partners to celebrate the vital role these connections play in supporting local communities.

Through panel discussions and interactive workshops, we explored how strong community rail partnerships can create positive change and improve the experience for people using our trains and stations every day.

We also launched our latest Social Impact Report, showcasing the difference our community-focused initiatives are making — from improving railway stations and supporting vulnerable people, to tackling antisocial behaviour and creating safer, more welcoming spaces.

Our wider social impact includes:

🤝 Over 700 colleagues supported to begin apprenticeships

🚆 More than 200,000 assisted journeys

❤️ Over 200 lifesaving interventions across the network

🌱 Millions of pounds in social value delivered through community fund initiatives

Hear directly from some of the attendees in the video and discover how collaboration across the rail industry is helping create stronger, more connected communities.

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We know train tickets are a hot topic at this time of year, so we’re breaking it down for you, depending on how often you travel.

With seasons for more frequent travellers, and advance or railcard discounts for those making occasional journeys, there are great ways to save on Great Northern and Thameslink services through Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire👇

www.greatnorthernrail.com/tickets

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A NEW ERA BEGINS! 🚆

Last Monday saw the very first use of in-cab digital signalling on the East Coast Main Line.

Since then, over 1,000 journeys involving our Class 717 suburban fleet have successfully used ETCS in the Welwyn to Hitchin area.

This video captures the moment when the 08:05 to Moorgate left Welwyn Garden City, and highlights what it means for the East Coast Main Line and beyond.

For more information about the East Coast Digital Programme and digital in-cab signalling, visit www.eastcoastdigitalprogramme.co.uk.

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Rail adventure: Alexander Armstrong visits the city of Ely 😮‍💨

The presenter and comedian takes in the wonders of Ely Cathedral before heading to a sake brewery on the edge of the Fens, a beautiful end to his Great Northern train trip from London King’s Cross.

Watch below! 👇

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We’ve been working hard to improve your
experience across our networks 🚆

Over recent months we’ve introduced a range of changes to improve your overall customer
experience.

From increasing driver numbers to reduce crew related cancelations, to providing additional services during peak travel times.

Swipe through to see some of the positive changes we’ve delivered so far, with more still to come.

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Board the train with Alexander Armstrong for a rail adventure to Royston in Hertfordshire 🚆

Every stop is a story as the presenter and comedian heads from London King’s Cross on a Great Northern train to explore Royston’s best kept secrets – a mystery cave and a cheese shop where he’s in heaven.

Watch below! 👇

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