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Thameslink to Replace More Than 60,000 Ironing-Board Seats

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More than 60,000 seats on Thameslink trains will be upgraded as Greater Thameslink Railway moves ahead with passenger-focused improvements after taking public ownership. All 115 trains will receive new seat cushions and backrests, starting in 2027 over two years, with added seat-back tables on 70 trains. Plans also include more Gatwick Express services, toilet refurbishments, and removing graffiti.

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