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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.
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01 Apr 2026Major engineering work at Folkestone Warren to protect the railway from landslips makes good progress
18,000 tonnes of rock armour have been placed in front of the sea wall at the iconic coastal location to protect the railway.
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31 Mar 2026More trains, more space and more connections are coming for Southeastern customers in two major timetable improvements this year
- Southeastern unveils details of major timetable improvements this May and December
- From May, more space at the busiest times and more choice for Maidstone and Medway Towns
- Additional highspeed services and better weekend services to the coast, too.
- From December, a major increase in Metro services will provide a turn-up-and-go railway six days a week, with more frequent trains and more space for customers
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30 Mar 2026Southeastern and OnTrack Retail win 'Best Passenger Experience' at Transport Ticketing Awards
- Southeastern passenger App scoops prestigious Transport Ticketing industry award
- Transport Ticketing recognises the App under the ‘Best Passenger Experience Initiative’ category
- The award recognises that the Southeastern App has revolutionised passengers’ experience and delivered meaningful benefits
- App includes several industry-leading enhancements, including journey tracking and integrated accessibility booking
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19 Mar 2026Tonbridge tops Kent’s commuter hotspots as season ticket journeys rise
- Southeastern has revealed Kent’s ten most popular commuting stations, with Tonbridge topping the list
- The number of Season ticket journeys has risen by 1.4 million in a year at Kent stations as more people get back to the office more often
- Customers can save on their journeys by switching from a daily to a season ticket
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10 Mar 2026Southeastern partners with Samaritans to highlight the power of small talk to save lives on the railway
- Southeastern hosts Small Talk Saves Lives events at stations across Kent, London and East Sussex
- More than 2,000 lives were saved through small talk last year, as simple conversations made a life‑saving difference
- Samaritans urges the public to trust their instincts and use small talk as a powerful tool to help someone who may be struggling
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09 Mar 2026More than nine in ten trains will run as normal this Easter – with engineering works set to take place in Kent and south-east London
While most trains will operate as normal over the Easter weekend, essential engineering work will take place in Thanet, between Ashford and Dover, and in south-east London.
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02 Mar 2026Final tickets remaining: The South Eastern Railway – A journey through the past, present and future
- Join us for a special event to celebrate the proud history of the railway in London and the south east
- Wednesday 11th March at One Birdcage Walk
- Tickets available for one-off evening event
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27 Feb 2026Live piano performances delight Southeastern passengers as Hastings International Piano Competition begins
- Customers treated to live pianist performances at Battle and Hastings stations and on board a service
- Event showcased how easy it is to reach major cultural events by train.
- Hastings International Piano Competition began this week, running to 7 March
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26 Feb 2026Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations to close for 22 days this summer for major track upgrades but routes into London will remain open
Trains will continue to run during the closure and routes into London will remain open but journeys will be different and may take longer.
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24 Feb 2026Railway through Dartford reopens for Southeastern and Thameslink passengers following major half-term upgrade
£10m of work completed on time with improvements to several stations so that trains can resume.