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13 Dec 2023Working together for a safer railway: tripartite agreement signed
- Southeastern becomes the first train operator in the country to sign tripartite agreement with Network Rail and the British Transport Police
- Agreement based on workstreams to reduce workplace violence, anti-social behaviour, ticketless travel, graffiti and trespass, while improving safeguarding and working together to reduce suicide
- Work ongoing to collaborate and share information on counter-terrorism and be as prepared as possible for critical and major incidents
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08 Dec 2023Success for Southeastern and partners at the prestigious Railway Heritage Awards
- Community Rail Partnerships receive ‘Highly Commended’ recognition for their efforts to bring disused buildings back into use at two stations
- Railway Heritage Awards recognise the very best in re-use, restoration and conservation of the country’s historic railway infrastructure
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07 Dec 2023Times are changing: 100 additional trains per week from this Monday
- Southeastern to introduce new timetable from Monday 11th December
- 100 additional trains and thousands of extra seats across Metro, Mainline and High Speed services
- Part of Southeastern’s drive to provide a better, more reliable and sustainable railway
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29 Nov 2023No Southeastern trains on Wednesday 6 December because of strike action
- Customers will be unable to travel on Southeastern trains on Wednesday 6 December because of ASLEF strike action.
- Further changes in the region mean Southeastern is advising customers to check their entire journey if they are travelling between Friday 1 and Saturday 9 December.
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28 Nov 2023Inspiring the next generation to choose a career in rail
Southeastern opened the doors to the Ramsgate Depot to welcome children from Newington Community Primary School to experience a taste of life in the railway industry.
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23 Nov 2023UK rail companies sing together to get the White Ribbon message heard
Today Southeastern's choir were joined by railway choirs from around the UK for White Ribbon Day 2023.
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07 Nov 2023
Times are changing: more train services targeted across the Southeastern network from 10 December
- Additional morning peak trains on the Sidcup line from Crayford and Albany Park
- Extra morning departure on the Maidstone East line
- Two high speed trains an hour reinstated from St Pancras to Faversham via Medway on weekdays
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27 Oct 2023Secure gate cycle hub opens at Margate station
- New bike facility with 38 spaces and two power sockets for electric bikes
- Full CCTV cover for extra security, plus a pump and repair stand
- Cycle hub opening follows a station refurbishment that saw many original features restored
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25 Oct 2023Southeastern to introduce automated train inspection technology
- Contract signed with Siemens Mobility and Eversholt Rail for innovative Automated Vehicle Inspection (AVI) programme
- Fully integrated and technically advanced, the new data-driven system will help to improve safety, performance and maintenance efficiency
- System to be installed at Ramsgate train maintenance facility where joint project team will be based
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10 Oct 2023Better journeys promised as Southeastern sets out progress on train upgrades
- 12 more Class 707 ‘City Beam’ trains join Southeastern – new to the Metro area
- Upgrade of Mainline Class 375 fleet nears completion
- Refurbishment of Class 395 Highspeed fleet now underway
- Procurement exercise looking at trains for the future