'Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink
Summary
Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) will replace the seat cushions and backrests on all 115 Thameslink trains starting in 2027. The upgrades include improving first-class seats and adding seat-back tables to trains that do not have them. These changes are part of wider improvements after GTR became publicly owned in May 2026.Key Facts
- Over 60,000 seats on Thameslink trains will be upgraded.
- The current seats, called "ironing boards" by passengers, will be replaced.
- The upgrade work will start in 2027 and take two years.
- First-class seats will get better cushions.
- Seat-back tables will be added to 70 trains that currently lack them.
- Thameslink serves areas in the South East of England, including Sussex, Surrey, and parts of Kent.
- Other planned improvements include more Gatwick Express services and refurbished train toilets.
- GTR became public-owned in May 2026 and is following passenger feedback for these changes.
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