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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.
Friday 26 March 2021
Kidbrooke's new station 'built back better'
Friday 12 March 2021
Mother and daughter train together to join the next generation of drivers
Thursday 4 March 2021
Southeastern releases safety video ahead of schools reopening
Thursday 26 November 2020
Southeastern Recognised In The Top 100 Apprentice Employers In England
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18 Oct 2021First day of services on SE Trains, as Southeastern enters new ownership
- 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.
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14 Oct 2021Steve White joins Southeastern as new Managing Director
- Steve White joined Southeastern on Monday 11th October
- Move ahead of transfer to DOHL on Sunday 17th October
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27 Sep 2021Brighter, fresher, smarter new City Beam trains enter service in South East London and North Kent
- Monday 27th September: City Beam trains start passenger services today on routes between London, Dartford, Hayes and Sevenoaks
- Brighter, fresher more open and accessible interiors, including two wheelchair spaces for every five carriages, larger windows, air-conditioning, WiFi and plug sockets.
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27 Sep 2021
Brighter, fresher, smarter new City Beam trains enter service - Rail trade media release
- Monday 27th September: City Beam trains start passenger services today on routes between London, Dartford, Hayes and Sevenoaks
- Brighter, fresher more open and accessible interiors, including two wheelchair spaces for every five carriages, larger windows, air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points
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27 Sep 2021Southeastern’s highspeed train driver-turned racer gears up for Silverstone win
Highspeed train driver at Southeastern, Toby Trice, not only prepares for the Ginetta GT Academy Championship but also for fatherhood - after overcoming years of fertility struggles
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05 Aug 2021Paralympian Andy Barrow chairs new panel to improve rail journeys for everyone
- Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris meets Southeastern’s new Accessible Travel Advisory Panel, led by former Paralympian Andy Barrow
- Aim of panel is to improve the safety and comfort of everyone travelling on the Southeastern network
- Minister sees improvements undertaken at London Bridge
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30 Jul 2021More trains back in Southeastern’s timetable from 12 September
- Additional trains throughout the day on some routes in the London area, with more carriages on some routes at peak times
- More trains on the Hastings-Charing Cross route at peak times
- Class 707 trains new to Southeastern introduced on some routes in the London area
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05 Jul 2021New trains for Southeastern passengers returning to rail
- Class 707 service set for autumn start
- Air-conditioned, spacious and modern trains will run on the Hayes line and routes to Sevenoaks and Dartford
- New trains will provide additional capacity and replace some older ‘Networker’ trains
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05 Jul 2021
New trains for Southeastern passengers returning to rail in south east London and north Kent
- Class 707 service set for autumn start
- Air-conditioned, spacious and modern trains will run on Hayes line and routes to Sevenoaks and Dartford
- New trains will provide more space and replace some older ‘Networker’ trains