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Major engineering work at Folkestone Warren to protect the railway from landslips makes good progress

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.

More trains, more space and more connections are coming for Southeastern customers in two major timetable improvements this year

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

Southeastern and OnTrack Retail win 'Best Passenger Experience' at Transport Ticketing Awards

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

Tonbridge tops Kent’s commuter hotspots as season ticket journeys rise

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

Southeastern partners with Samaritans to highlight the power of small talk to save lives on the railway

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

More than nine in ten trains will run as normal this Easter – with engineering works set to take place in Kent and south-east London

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:30:00 Z

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.

Final tickets remaining: The South Eastern Railway – A journey through the past, present and future

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:20:00 Z

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

Live piano performances delight Southeastern passengers as Hastings International Piano Competition begins

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:48:00 Z

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

Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations to close for 22 days this summer for major track upgrades but routes into London will remain open

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:00 Z

Trains will continue to run during the closure and routes into London will remain open but journeys will be different and may take longer.

Railway through Dartford reopens for Southeastern and Thameslink passengers following major half-term upgrade

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:43:00 Z

£10m of work completed on time with improvements to several stations so that trains can resume.