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Southeastern delivers May timetable improvements with more capacity on busiest routes

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:56:00 Z

New timetable from 17 May brings more frequent services, extra space and better connections
Peak Blackfriars services reinstated and additional highspeed and Maidstone East services introduced to improve capacity and boost choice
Customers urged to check before they travel as some times, stopping patterns and train formations will change to improve performance

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:12:00 Z

A planned 22‑day closure (26 July–16 August 2026, plus additional weekends) will enable a £20m programme of essential upgrades at London Charing Cross and Waterloo East.
Engineers will replace life‑expired track and carry out platform, drainage and bridge repairs to improve reliability and reduce future disruption.
No trains will serve either station during the works, with services diverted to Victoria, Cannon Street and Blackfriars, and tickets accepted across alternative routes.

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:52:00 Z

Grants up to £50,000 awarded to 14 community projects across south east London, Kent and East Sussex
Southeastern's Customer and Community Improvement Fund targets social mobility and inequality
Fund has now supported 38 projects worth £700,000 since launching three years ago

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:45:00 Z

Nine-day closure from 23 to 31 May between Ashford International, Maidstone East and Borough Green & Wrotham, with buses replacing trains
Essential engineering works to improve long-term reliability, including track renewals, drainage upgrades and stabilising ageing rock cuttings
Customers advised to plan ahead and allow extra time, with accessible replacement buses operating throughout the closure

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:43:00 Z

Southeastern introduces automated system to deliver station-by-station, train-by-train planned timetable change information

System to be made available to other train operating companies across the network

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:24:00 Z

18,000 tonnes of rock armour have been placed in front of the sea wall at the iconic coastal location to protect the railway.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:30:00 Z

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

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:15:00 Z

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

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 Z

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

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:04:00 Z

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