Govia Thameslink Railway
The Big Rail Diversity Challenge
Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) was created on 1 June 2026, when the rail operator became part of DfT Operator Ltd, the government’s public sector rail owning group. GTR operates four brands in total: Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express. It is the largest operator in UK rail, with 850,000 journeys carried out across its network every day, accounting for 18% of all UK passenger journeys. The GTR network is made up of more than 200 train stations and almost 7,500 employees.
“I’m thrilled that GTR is once again taking part in The Big Rail Diversity Challenge in partnership with the wider railway industry. This event is a brilliant way to highlight that diverse teams work better together and gives our colleagues an opportunity to network, team build, and fundraise while having fun.
At GTR, our people are at the heart of everything we do, and I’m committed to creating a diverse workforce which represents the communities we serve. I want our colleagues to be at the forefront of this positive change, so I’m excited to see what inspiring ideas come as a result of this event and how it will help us to develop, retain and attract a wealth of talent.”
-Angie Doll, CEO
