To celebrate their launch on popular social media platform TikTok, Southern and Thameslink have launched a Destination Dash contest.

Live from 19th February, participants will be asked to back either Team Southern or Team Thameslink as employees embark on challenges.

Thameslink has joined up with JG & Phee, whilst Southern has teamed up with Vaguely Mundane to form the challenge.

Challenges will include baking, water spots, drawing and even a penalty shootout against Luton Town FC academy.

The operators have also launched a competition where one lucky winner will win

• A trip to the Clock Tower for 2 at St Albans Cathedral
• Tickets for 2 to watch Luton Town FC play at Kenilworth Road
• Tickets for 2 to a paid exhibition at the Tate Modern
• A £50 gift voucher for The Beach restaurant in Littlehampton
• A 25-minute flight on the Brighton i360 for 2

All you need to do is support one of the teams by commenting #TeamThameslink or #TeamSouthern – posts will be pinned at the top each account. Competition closes on the 22nd February.

Mark Pavlides, Interim Chief Customer Officer, said: “Leisure travel continues to be the driving force of rail travel and thanks to this demand, more people are enjoying getting out and discovering new destinations in the UK. Rail travel is a fantastic way to explore the country, and with customers using different platforms and channels to engage with us, launching our brands on TikTok will help us to reach new audiences and entice people to discover Britain by train. To be in with the chance of winning this fantastic prize, it couldn’t be easier to back a team. Don’t miss out!”