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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
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22 Nov 2021£5.5 million Swanley station upgrade unveiled as part of Southestern’s drive to win back customers
- 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.
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10 Nov 2021Southeastern to win back passengers with more trains to boost the night-time economy and shift people from cars to greener rail
- 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
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21 Oct 2021Day-trip destinations come rain or shine this half-term
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.
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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