Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has published figures which it claims show that it contributed £3.2 billion to the United Kingdom’s economy in 2025 and supported forty thousand jobs.
The report, carried out by Oxford Economics, showed that GTR’s parent company, the Go-Ahead Group, made a contribution of £6.4 billion to the UK economy last year, and supported around 86,900 jobs across the UK.
It did this through running bus and rail services. GTR operates nearly one in five passenger journeys in the UK, as well as managing 236 stations.
The operator serves 327 additional stations in London and the South East of England, where it runs services on the Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express routes. It operates 2,000 train services across eleven English counties each day.
GTR has also reported on its programmes that organise activities aimed at increasing inclusion in its workforce. These programmes include the Women’s Network group, which is focused on introducing new initiatives such as mentoring and attracting talent. The operator is also recruiting an increasing number of women apprentices. In addition, the company has an LGBTQ+ network.
Last December, the operator’s new timetable included the introduction of new services from London Bridge to the Sussex coast, running directly to Eastbourne and Lewes.
The Oxford Economics Impact Report is available to read in full here.
“We are proud to see the impact of Go-Ahead as a driver of local growth showcased in this report, putting money into communities and helping high streets to thrive. Alongside the economic impact we generate to the jobs we support, our people take real pride in delivering for our customers and we know the vital role we play in keeping the country moving every day.
“Whether it’s a commute to work, school or a visit to family and friends, we understand how important these journeys are, and we remain focused on delivering reliable services and investing in the future of transport.”
Patrick Verwer, Chief Executive Officer, Rail, Go-Ahead Group
Responses
What is also very good news is that on 31st May 2026 the rail operations of GTR return under public ownership so that should mean more money into the UK Economy as no Go-Ahead shareholder value to support ..