Is Thameslink Run By Tfl?

“Like other rail services which are included on the London Tube and Rail map, but not the Tube Map, the Tube Map services are not operated by TfL.

Is Thameslink covered by TfL?

You can use your Oyster card on all Thameslink trains within the London Zones 1-6 – as well as on buses, Tubes, Trams, The Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services in London.

Who runs Thameslink trains?

Govia Thameslink Railway
Thameslink services are operated by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which also operates the Great Northern, Southern, and Gatwick Express services. GTR is owned by Govia, which is a joint venture between the Go-Ahead Group and Keolis.

Is Thameslink part of London Underground?

London Underground connections
There are eight Thameslink stations with Tube connections: Elephant & Castle: for Northern and Bakerloo lines. Farringdon: for Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines.

Where does Thameslink run from?

The Thameslink network includes services between Bedford and Brighton, passing through London, as well as Luton Airport and stations to Wimbledon, Sutton and Sevenoaks.

Is it cheaper to use Oyster on Thameslink?

With Oyster PAYG you get the cheapest appropriate single fare on National Rail services in London which means you pay less than the cash fare.

Is Thameslink a train or Tube?

There’s nothing more versatile than the unique Thameslink train line the quarter-of-a-kilometre-long, 1100 people capacity trains are home to. The classic Thameslink route from Bedford to Brighton runs through Central London, literally linking one side of the Thames to another hence the name Thameslink.

Is Thameslink private or public?

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR)
Of all the private rail companies in the UK, Go-Ahead subsidiary GTR has the most catastrophic history. They were responsible for the ‘Southern Rail Crisis’ in 2016, when they cancelled almost 60,000 services within a year.

Is Thameslink privately owned?

Franchise owners
As of the early 1990s privatisation of British Rail, Thameslink was franchised to Thameslink, a subsidiary of Govia.

Is London Thameslink the same as London Bridge?

London Bridge station is located on the south-eastern corner of central London, but when heading towards London, the Southeastern and Thameslink trains continue beyond London Bridge to call at other stations closer to the city centre.

What trains are part of TfL?

We run the day-to-day operation of the Capital’s public transport network and manage London’s main roads.

• London Buses.
• London Underground.
• Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
• Elizabeth line.
• London Trams.
• Roads.

Which stations are TFL rail?

• Acton Main Line.
• Ealing Broadway.
• West Ealing.
• Hanwell.
• Southall.
• Hayes & Harlington.
• Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.

Can I use my contactless card on Thameslink?

You can use your Oyster card or contactless payment card on Thameslink services in London Zones 1-6. Either buy or top up a Transport for London Oyster card or use a contactless debit or credit card debit or credit card to get around.

Is Thameslink a Tube line?

The Thameslink line is back on the tube map following a long-running campaign. Historically, the tube map showed a section of the Thameslink route (from Kentish Town to Elephant and Castle) from July 1987, when the route was operated by Network South East and was removed from the Tube map in 1999.

What is the difference between City Thameslink and London 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.

How reliable are Thameslink trains?

For information on how the train service is performing – check below for yesterday’s service or download our latest four-week report.
Tuesday 8th November 2022.

What happens if you don’t tap out Thameslink?

The penalty fare will either be £20, or twice the full single fare from the station where you got on to the next station at which the train stops, whichever is the bigger amount. If you want to travel beyond the next station, you must also pay the relevant fare from that station to your final destination.

How do I pay for London Thameslink?

Larger Thameslink stations have staffed ticket offices where you can book ahead or buy tickets for immediate travel. You can pay by cash, debit card, credit card or National Rail vouchers.

What is the maximum TFL charge per day?

Your journey time
If you spend longer than the maximum journey time, you could be charged two maximum fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £8.90 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.

Why are Thameslink trains so nice?

The trains are deliberately designed to be spacious and it definitely beats being crammed into a Tube carriage like sardines. Even when it’s so busy and getting a seat isn’t possible, there’s still a reasonable amount of space.

Which stations are on Thameslink?

Your station

• Abbey Wood.
• Aber.
• Abercynon.
• Aberdare.
• Aberdeen.
• Aberdour.
• Aberdovey.
• Abererch.