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What is Greater Thameslink?
Greater Thameslink Railway, or GTR, is a large train operating company in the UK. They run several routes, including services to London airports mentioned in the story. GTR is part of Govia, a joint venture between Go-Ahead Group and Keolis, managing a significant portion of the UK's rail network.
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