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The full December timetable is to be restored by January 31, with additional trains reinstated on January 17 following an improvement in staff availability.

• Southeastern urges all passengers to check before, and on the day they travel 

Fourteen-year old Haydan got a festive surprise at Canterbury East station on Wednesday when he was presented with a Southeastern train conductor’s bag as a special treat.

• Multi-million pound investment delivers a more welcoming and comfortable station with two new spacious entrances, smarter waiting rooms and better toilet facilities.

• More information screens, better lighting and CCTV installed to improve the travel experience and increase customer and colleague safety.

• Station approach road improved to encourage walking or cycling to the station and to reduce traffic congestion, helping to improve air quality and safety.

• New and re-introduced services in the timetable from December
• Highspeed services to resume at Sandwich, Deal, Walmer and Martin Mill at off-peak times
• Return of post-midnight trains from London Charing Cross, plus new Saturday late night service for Hastings
• New off-peak service between Maidstone East and London Blackfriars starts in February

Save on train travel to London and Kent with Southeastern and do more this half-term – visit top destinations from the beaches of Broadstairs to the historic market in Greenwich.

• Sunday 17 October marked the successful handover of Southeastern services to the Government-owned SE Trains, following ending of franchise
• SE Trains committed to excellent services for all passengers including continued rollout of City Beam trains as people return to the railways on what is one of the UK’s busiest commuter networks
•   Following the smooth handover, trains will continue to run as normal and all tickets remain valid.

• Steve White joined Southeastern on Monday 11th October
• Move ahead of transfer to DOHL on Sunday 17th October