Latest News
This section of our site gives all of our latest news and press releases on changes and improvements to Southeastern train services as well as articles on the transport industry as a whole.
Thursday 25 September 2025
Leaf-busting trains ‘will travel 12 times around the planet’ this autumn
Thursday 4 September 2025
Thousands more train seats coming to Kent and south east London this December
Monday 1 September 2025
Bexley railway station subway to close – safer, step-free access available
Wednesday 27 August 2025
***NOW SOLD OUT*** All aboard a special Network SouthEast train for an exclusive Railway 200 tour
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Blackheath station marks 176th birthday with a £1.7million heritage makeover
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07 Oct 2025Customers urged to check before they travel ahead of new autumn timetable
- Some services will depart slightly earlier or later from Sunday, 12 October
- 50 million leaves expected to fall on the tracks in the south-east this autumn
- New timetable to keep trains running on time and ensure drivers can stop and start safely
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29 Sep 2025Over 250 people join a very special Network SouthEast metro tour to celebrate Railway 200
- Special charter tour of the Southeastern metro network included lesser-used junctions, routes and a train wash
- Tour departed London Victoria on the special Railway 200 Networker, 465908
- Almost £10,000 to be donated to the Railway 200 charities
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25 Sep 2025Leaf-busting trains ‘will travel 12 times around the planet’ this autumn
A special fleet of leaf-busting trains has this week begun working across Kent and Sussex to keep the railway running safely and reliably.
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19 Sep 2025Southeastern supports families in crisis through new charity partnership
- Southeastern partners with Safe Families to support isolated families across Kent and East Sussex
- 40 families to receive emotional support, mentoring, friendship, and respite care for children
- Funded through a £46,600 grant from Southeastern’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund
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18 Sep 2025FIVE WEEKS TO GO: Passengers are asked to plan ahead and check before they travel this half-term as the railway closes between Tunbridge Wells, Hastings and Bexhill for essential improvement work
Southeastern and Southern passengers are being asked to plan ahead over the October half-term if travelling on the Hastings line between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings, and between Bexhill-on-Sea and Hastings.
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17 Sep 2025Southeastern stations go green through ‘In Bloom’ gardening competition
- Stations and depots across the network recognised for outstanding gardening and biodiversity work
- Staff made creative use of recycled material and drought-resistant plants to overcome record summer heat
- Winning entries include Cannon Street for creating two gardens in an urban environment and Deal for its floral display
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04 Sep 2025Thousands more train seats coming to Kent and south east London this December
- South Eastern Railway has unveiled its timetable enhancements that are coming this December
- Key improvements include more Metro and highspeed services
- Longer trains where they are needed most
- Introduction of three more modern and air-conditioned trains
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03 Sep 2025Southeastern partners with leading charity to support families in Kent
- Southeastern joins forces with Refocus to support low-income families in Dartford and Gravesend
- Project will provide on the job training and mentorship to help young people kick start their futures
- Project funded through £49,930 grant from Southeastern’s Customer and Community Improvement fund
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01 Sep 2025South Eastern Railway - Our Plan
South Eastern Railway brings together the publicly owned train operator, Southeastern and infrastructure provider, Network Rail Kent Route, under a single leadership team for the benefit of customers, colleagues and taxpayers.
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01 Sep 2025Bexley railway station subway to close – safer, step-free access available
Customers will be able to use the new lifts and footbridge opened in 2024 for step-free access around the station.