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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.
Tuesday 28 November 2023
Inspiring the next generation to choose a career in rail
Thursday 23 November 2023
UK rail companies sing together to get the White Ribbon message heard
Friday 18 August 2023
Southeastern upgrades all accessible toilets at stations to be 'Stoma Friendly'
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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 2023Times 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
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25 Sep 2023No Southeastern trains on Saturday 30 September and Wednesday 4 October because of strike action
- Customers will be unable to travel on Southeastern trains on Saturday 30 September and Wednesday 4 October because of ASLEF strike action.
- Southeastern is advising customers to please check before they travel.
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21 Sep 2023Excellence in customer information at Southeastern recognised at the National Rail Awards
- Industry-leading partnership brings benefits for Southeastern customers and the whole UK rail industry
- ‘Amazing partnership’ reaps results for passengers
- Award win among Southeastern’s best-ever haul at the NRAs
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15 Sep 2023Southeastern wins its best ever haul at the National Rail Awards
- Southeastern wins no fewer than six awards with two entries highly commended