Thameslink (train operating company, 1997–2006)
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Franchise(s) | Thameslink 2 March 1997 – 31 March 2006 |
| Main station(s) | Bedford, King's Cross, Brighton |
| Other station(s) | Luton Airport, Blackfriars, London Bridge, Gatwick Airport, Wimbledon |
| Fleet | 74 Class 319 |
| Stations called at | 56 (26 operated) |
| Parent company | Govia (Go-Ahead/Keolis) |
| Reporting mark | TR |
| Predecessor | Network SouthEast |
| Successor | First Capital Connect |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 750 V DC third rail (South of Farringdon) 25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead (North of City Thameslink) |
Thameslink was a train operating company in the United Kingdom owned by Govia that operated the Thameslink franchise between March 1997 and March 2006.
The franchise was originally due to end on 31 March 2004, however a two-year extension was awarded to Govia by the Strategic Rail Authority on 13 February 2004. In December 2005, the Department for Transport awarded the new franchise to FirstGroup; thus the services operated by Thameslink were transferred to First Capital Connect on 1 April 2006.