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🎨🚆Our station manager Daniel Burn arranged to have Harvey's artwork displayed at Gatwick Airport station to celebrate the biggest fan of the Gatwick Express.
The full story on Harvey's artwork unveiling at Gatwick👉theargus.co.uk/news/17590563… @KatiePrice
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For one day only! (Or for longer if you can help us get the votes to progressssss 😉)
It's a closssssse one. Help us through to the next round of the #WorldCupOfTrainOperators and #VoteGatwickExpressssss 🏆
ALT A screenshot of the Gatwick Express twitter bio which reads as follows: "Gatwick Expressssss verification tick @GatwickExpress Welcome to Gatwick Expressssss! Helping connect you to London and the rest fo the world. Our social team is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Train emoji, plane emoji, planet earth emoji. Location symbol London Victoria. Website link symbol gatwickexpress.com Calendar symbol Joined July 2010
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📢 Have you been affected by the #drones at Gatwick ✈️? If your travel plans have been changed, we’ve made the following arrangements to help get you on the move without any further hassle.
ℹ️ Info here 👉 gatwickexpress.com/travel-in…
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🚆🎂Always a pleasure to have Geoff along for the day, this time to meet our brilliant staff to help us celebrate 35 years of Gatwick Express! #GX35
🎥Check out his video👇
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✅ Gatwick Airport has reopened following reports of #drones flying near to the area
✈️ We advise not to travel without checking your flight status first
🎫 We’ve made the following arrangements to help get you on the move without further hassle
ℹ️👉 gatwickexpress.com/travel-in…
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A big screen for a big question...💍
Congratulations Maria and Younan, from everyone at Gatwick Express and the team London Victoria! We wish you all the happiness in your future together.✨
ALT Maria, who is holding her hand up showing the engagement ring, and Younan standing in front of a large information board on the concourse at London Victoria. The board has a message that reads "A message from Greece to Mars.... will you marry me?". They are both wearing face coverings and holding each other.
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Following the collapse of #ThomasCook we want to support those impacted who may already have plans to travel to or from @LDNLutonAirport or @Gatwick_Airport. If you have bought rail tickets from us & no longer travelling, you'll be able to get a full refund (with no admin fee).
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Here's a sneak peak at one of our new trains 👀Currently out on final testing ahead of launch later this year
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This is a #CatwickExpressssss takeover and our feline friend, Max, has an important announcement to make!🐈
🎙*indecipherable purrs*
Ah. Well erm, what he did want to say is...
📢#VoteGatwickExpressssss in the #WorldCupOfTrainOperators!
ALT A young male tabby cat, sat next to a Gatwick Express laynard that has a folded note attached reading "#VoteGatwickExpressssss". A microphone is next to the cat.
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Sneak peak of the first carriage of our new trains arriving next year. Looking great! @BombardierRail @globalairrail
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Did you know it is #WorldPhotographyDay today 19 August? Here is an amazing shot of an airplane flying over one of our Gatwick Express trains. Thanks langtonphotography_brad, for the photo from Instagram!
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We join the country in mourning the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We send our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family.
ALT A black and white photo of Her Majesty The Queen with the text "We join the country in mourning the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We send our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family."
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Everyone, meet Alfie. Alfie, meet everyone. 👋
Alfie is jumping on the #CatwickExpressssss train and getting involved by sporting his team's merch. 🐱
Be like Alfie, #VoteGatwickExpressssss in the #WorldCupOfTrainOperators below and avoid a cat-astrophe...
ALT Picture of Alfie the Cat with Gatwick Express lanyard and Gatwick Express bag.
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This morning at 09:43, we're joining @ScotRail, @NetworkRailSCOT and colleagues from across the #RailwayFamily in holding one minute's silence to remember those who sadly lost their lives a week ago near Stonehaven.
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Our thoughts are with our colleagues at @ScotRail, @NetworkRailSCOT, @BTPScotland and everyone involved in the incident near #Stonehaven today #RailwayFamily
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The date is set - the first of our new trains will be entering passenger service on 29 Feb ow.ly/YJxoQ
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⚠️Gatwick Airport will not be served until further notice
📢This is due to the Police and emergency services dealing with an incident at the airport
ℹ️More info to follow as it is received
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*menacing feline supervillain music plays in the background*
"#VoteGatwickExpressssss today, tomorrow #CatwickExpressssss shall be ours!"- 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝘀𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆.
Seriously though, cats *probably* won't take over the world tomorrow, so be sure to vote 👇
ALT Daisy the Cat looking at @geofftech's Twitter poll for the World Cup of Train Operators
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We join the country in mourning the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. We send our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family.
ALT Picture of HRH Prince Phillip with text We join the country in mourning the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. We send our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family.
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If you are passing through London Victoria this morning, spare a moment and listen to the amazing @RHQ_The_RLC band 🎺🥁
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📢And the 12 points from the panel of @Gatwick_Airport go to... Gatwick Expressssss #WorldCupOfTrainOperators
#VoteGatwickExpressssss👉
Thank you @Geofftech for another fantastic event, and the 12 points from Gatwick Airport go to ... @GatwickExpress. It’s a yessssss for GatwickExpressssss 🙌🏅
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Gatwick Express turns 35 years today! Our team started the celebrations at London Victoria this morning #GX35 🎂 🎉 🚆
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Although we're not running our usual service... We've got a new addition to our team 🎨
We absolutely love July's work which was awarded by the Royal Academy of Arts🏆
We hope you love your jacket & teddy as much as we love your train! @Worthing_Herald
worthingherald.co.uk/news/tr…
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We’re deeply saddened to hear of the tragic incident at Surbiton yesterday where a Network Rail colleague sadly lost their life.
Our thoughts are with friends, family, @SW_Help and @networkrail as well as anybody affected. #RailwayFamily
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It’s our 40th birthday today 🥳! #GX40
Read more about our Ruby anniversary and how to enter the giveaway for one of our limited edition waistcoats here 👇
mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tham…
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📸A peek behind-the-scenes, filming with @geofftech as he helps us celebrate the 35th birthday of Gatwick Express. #GX35🎂
His video is well worth a watch if you haven't seen it, check it out here👉 piped.video/watch?v=xmCBZBg2…
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📢 We’re pleased to announce our services will be running again from Sunday April 3.
For more info, please see here 👉 gatwickexpress.com/travel-in…
ALT Gatwick Express. Services will resume from Sunday 3 April. To find out more please visit gatwickexpress.com.
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We've officially launched the first of our new trains with Rail Minister Claire Perry ow.ly/ZiTKr
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With Christmas just around the corner, we're gearing up for a busy period.
Enjoy yourselves and if you need to report suspicious behaviour, text @BTP discreetly on 61016 📲
#CommunitiesDefeatTerrorism
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The 18.20 London Victoria to Gatwick Airport will be the first service tomorrow on board the new class 387/2
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⛔️ Services are suspended due to total loss of power to Network Rail signalling system
If you have flights to catch, very limited service from London Bridge/St Pancras
If you are arriving at @Gatwick_Airport limited service to London Bridge
Please allow extra time to travel
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We're delighted to be shortlisted for a national award after a raft of improvements at Gatwick Airport station bit.ly/2vslFIr
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We're ending our 40th anniversary week with a visit from a special guest! 🎉
We think our limited-edition waistcoat looks perfect on him. Do you agree? #GX40
ALT Our special guest is wearing the red, Gatwick Express limited-edition waistcoat at Gatwick Airport station.
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Our new trains are brighter, lighter with plug sockets, luggage storage and wifi throughout gatwickexpress.com/en/your-j…
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🌈ℹ️ Thank you to our fabulous Pridegoers for your patience in our queuing system, we're working hard to get you all on services ASAP.
If you're just arriving into Brighton station to head home, see below picture for our queuing guide.
@PrideBrighton #BrightonPride
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⚠ The fire alarm is sounding at Gatwick Airport and an evacuation is in place.
🚫 Trains will not call here until further notice.
ℹ️ More information to follow ...
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📢 We’re pleased to announce our services will be running again from Sunday April 3.
For more info, please see here 👉 gatwickexpress.com/travel-in…
ALT Gatwick Express. Services will resume from Sunday 3 April. To find out more please visit gatwickexpress.com.
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Passing through #LondonVictoria?Say hello to the @easyJet folk handing out chances to win ski flights #BobbleOn
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🗣 July is @Samaritans annual #TalktoUs awareness month. Find out how to be a better listener with the 'SHUSH' tips - you could save a life, simply by listening. #BigListen
ℹ️👉 samaritans.org/how-we-can-he…
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⚠️ #GXUpdates - A speed restriction has been put in place this morning because of high winds, due to this services south of Gatwick Airport may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
⏰ Please plan ahead and see below for live departures & service updates 👇
gatwickexpress.com/travel-in…
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#GX30 celebrations at @NetworkRailVIC earlier, here's @kimwilde cutting the Birthday cake provided by @Cakes_by_Robin
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Gatwick Express has set up a new partnership with @Samaritans and @RailwayChildren, giving you the option to donate to either cause if your train is delayed for 15 minutes or more. 100% of the funds raised will go to their life-saving work bit.ly/2lnOALe
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🙌 A big well done to our team who raised an incredible £1931.15 for @AutismSCrawley, a local charity supporting children & adults on the autistic spectrum.
We were delighted to be able to hand over a cheque raised via different events at Gatwick.
ℹ️👉 mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tham…
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It is with great sadness that we report a person has been hit by a train between Three Bridges and Horley. All lines are blocked between these stations whilst the emergency services work to deal with this incident.
Service information will follow.
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📢 We will now observe two minutes silence, to remember the contribution of British and Commonwealth military personnel, civilian servicemen and women who involved in the two World Wars and later conflicts.
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🚂A fantastic Try a Train event held yesterday on Gatwick Express for children and their carers with @AutismSCrawley
To find out more about assisted travel visit 👉 gatwickexpress.com/travel-in…
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There are amended off-peak #GatwickExpress services from Monday 23 November. Full details here: gatwickexpress.com/
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We're proud to offer free travel for members of the Armed Forces, veterans & cadets to Remembrance Sunday events.
This is for travel with us to the national Cenotaph service in London & local events on the network on Sun 10 Nov. @PoppyLegion
ℹ️ mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tham…
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It is with great sadness that we report a person has been hit by a train between Clapham Junction and East Croydon.
All lines are blocked between these stations whilst the emergency services work to deal with this incident.
Service information will follow.
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Did you catch the Easter bunny today at Gatwick Airport or London Victoria? Here is some Easter magic happening at Victoria 🚆 🍫 🐣
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We're saddened to hear of the collapse of #ThomasCook and know how difficult a time this will be for the employees affected. We're always on the lookout for people willing to go the extra mile for our customers & would love to hear from you.
More info 👇
gtrailwaycareers.com/jobs
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The new £145million, British-made @BombardierR_UK trains are designed to transform your journey between London and @GatwickAirport
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🌈 Brighton and Hove Pride is taking place Friday 2 to Sunday 4 August @pridebrighton
Trains and stations will be busier than usual all weekend and a queuing system will be in place at Brighton
🚉 Plan ahead at nationalrail.co.uk
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📢✈ We’ll start to resume our service from Monday 13 December as part of the winter timetable.
ℹ️ Further info 👇
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Whether it's builders, earl grey or lapsang souchong, all cuppas are welcome on #BrewMonday! We'll be turning #BlueMonday into #BrewMonday tomorrow with @samaritans
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We'll be rolling out 108 brand new carriages over the coming months along with a full relaunch in the summer.
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Here is our Christmas & New Year service summary #ChristmasWorks 🎄🎅 Plan ahead ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
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It is with great sadness that we report a person has been hit by a train between East Croydon and Clapham Junction.
All lines are blocked between these stations whilst the emergency services work to deal with this incident.
Service information will follow.
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Hi there, trespassers are on the tracks near Brighton. Power near the area has been switched off whilst police attend. We are expecting all services to be on the move shortly. ^Jo
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⛔No Gatwick Express services will run today due to engineering work.
Passengers wishing to travel between London and Gatwick can use @SouthernRailUK or @TLRailUK services to/from London Bridge or London Blackfriars.
🗺️ Plan ahead - ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
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Happy Friday👋 It's #ChristmasJumperDay in the office today! So we are all getting into the festive spirit 😁
Hannah, Alex & Dan here, or should I say Rudolf, Father Christmas & Buddy the Elf here, ready to answer all of your questions! 💬
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It’s #WorldSuicidePreventionDay today and we’d like to thank @samaritans, @BTP & staff from right across the rail industry for all that you do to support people when they need it most #WSPD
Remember it only takes a moment to listen #SmallTalkSavesLives
inews.co.uk/news/health/like…
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No Express services 14 Feb due to @NetworkRail works.Please use trains to London Bridge ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
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⚠ We have received reports of a landslip between Brighton and Gatwick Airport.
📢 Trains in the direction of Gatwick Airport from Brighton are subject to delays.
ℹ️ More information to follow...
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From all accounts we thank you so much! I think we'd need to dedicate a fair portion of any success to your continued support, Aaron! 😇 ^Alex.S
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Good Evening from us here at GTR Twitter Towers on #NationalSelfieDay 👋. Huw, Amy & Shannon to help with your queries.
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⛔️ Services are suspended due to total loss of power to @NetworkRail signalling system
If you have flights to catch, very limited service from London Bridge/St Pancras
If you are arriving at @Gatwick_Airport limited service to London Bridge
Please allow extra time to travel
⛔️ Services are currently suspended between Gatwick & Victoria due to total loss loss of signalling power that Network Rail has experienced on three separate supplies in the Streatham area.
Advise is do not travel where possible. Limited service via London Bridge.
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📣#GXUpdates - Storm Ciara is expected to bring high winds and heavy rain, with the risk of debris blown on the line, damage to overhead lines, fallen trees and landslips.
❗We strongly advise you not to travel.
ℹ️ 👇
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@ILLAMAN Very sorry, what service were you on? Happy to help but don't appreciate being abused in Jamaican Patois.
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⚠#GXUpdates- Following engineering works not being finished on time between East Croydon and London Victoria all lines are now open. For service updates please check here - gatwickexpress.com/travel-in…
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A revised weekday timetable will be in place from Monday 11 July.
Full details including timetables can be found at gatwickexpress.com/en/your-j…
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⚠️ We are currently experiencing widespread IT issues across our entire network. Our IT teams are actively investigating to determine the root cause of the problem.
We are unable to access driver diagrams at certain locations, leading to potential short-notice cancellations, particularly on the Thameslink and Great Northern networks.
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⚠️ #PoorWeatherSouth - We continue to operate a severely limited service due to heavy flooding ⚠️
⚠ A limited service is running until further notice due to flooding closing some of the lines into #LondonVictoria ⚠
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We continued our 35th birthday celebrations at Gatwick Airport station yesterday, with Gatwick Express cakes and an on-board magician! #GX35 🎂🎉🚆
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How are we looking now? 😉 ^Alex.Ssssss
ALT A screenshot of the Gatwick Express Twitter bio. Gatwick Expressssss verification tick @GatwickExpress Welcome to Gatwick Expressssss! Helping connect you to London and the rest of the world. Our Social team is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Train emoji, plane emoji, planet earth emoji Location symbol, London Victoria Web link symbol, gatwickexpress.com Calendar symbol, Joined July 2010 749 Following. 66.3K Followers.
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GOOD NEWS Engineers have fixed the signalling problem at #Gatwick. Some residual delays may still occur
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📢⛔ From Monday 30 March, Gatwick Express services will be temporarily suspended until further notice.
This is because of a significant reduction in passengers at the airport, and to help keep other trains running for key workers.
Full details ℹ️👇
gatwickexpress.com/travel-in…
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📢⛔ From Monday 30 March, Gatwick Express services will be temporarily suspended until further notice.
This is because of a significant reduction in passengers at the airport, and to help keep other trains running for key workers.
Full details ℹ️👇
gatwickexpress.com/travel-in…
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⚡️ E-scooters, e-skateboards, e-unicycles and hoverboards are no longer permitted anywhere on our trains and stations from 1 June 2023 due to known safety risks with the batteries.
ℹ️ More info - gatwickexpress.com/travel-in…
ALT Infographic of a red e-scooter, with a grey lightening bolt on a white background, containing the information published in the tweet.
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@pollyvernon Hello Polly, thanks for sending this over, I will be sure to pass this on to Gatwick Express staff. I hope that you are feeling better now, migraines are literally the worst! 😘 ^M
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