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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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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
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23 Jun 2021Important passenger information: train travel to the 149th Open Championship at Royal St George's
- Mandatory seat reservations for Highspeed services between London St Pancras and Sandwich
- System in place on morning trains between Wednesday 14th - Sunday 18th July
- Special event timetable in place for the duration of the Open, with many trains across Kent busier than usual
- Passengers asked to check before they travel and make alternative arrangements if possible
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10 Jun 2021Southeastern station gardens come into bloom, in time for passengers’ return
Studies have shown the mood-boosting benefits of being close to nature, with the gardens helping to ease passengers back into their commute.
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02 Jun 2021Planning routes and planting roots
The secret gardens steps away from the daily commute, maintained by Southeastern staff and the local community
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02 Jun 2021Southeastern and Govia Thameslink Railway launch new Season Ticket Calculator
As commuters prepare to return to the office, the train operators have introduced a Season Ticket Calculator to help passengers identify the right fares for them
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01 Jun 2021Breeze through summer and get to the coast at quieter times: warm weather expected tomorrow
- Busiest trains to coast between 10:30-13:30 and returning between 16:00-19:00
- ‘Crowdbuster’ train on standby between Faversham and Ramsgate, with longer weekday trains from Victoria to Ramsgate
- Extra staff on hand to help keep you safe and secure
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28 May 2021Swanley station’s new ticket office opens for business
- £2.25 million scheme delivered by Southeastern and Network Rail, and funded by Kent County Council and Sevenoaks District Council
- Major refurbishment also undertaken to footbridge
- Changes to station approach will improve air quality and traffic flow