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08 Sep 2026Express service to cut Hastings to London journey times from December
- New weekday express service between Hastings and Charing Cross launches from 14 December.
- Fastest journey time of 1 hour 18 minutes from Hastings to London Bridge, and 1 hour 28 minutes to Charing Cross - around 14 minutes quicker than today's fastest peak service.
- Part of a wider December timetable change delivering more frequent services, better connections and increased capacity across south-east London, Kent and East Sussex.
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08 Sep 2026Hastings line passengers advised to plan ahead this October school half term as buses replace trains for nine days
- Buses replace trains between Tonbridge and Wadhurst from Saturday 24 October until Sunday 1 November
- Engineers will renew worn track just south of Tunbridge Wells
- Wider programme of maintenance to take place to keep the railway safe and reliable
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17 Aug 2026COMPLETED: London Charing Cross and Waterloo East reopen after railway carries out £20million programme of engineering work
- Passengers thanked after 22-day closure that saw services diverted into other London terminals, and changes across the Southeastern network
- Engineers replaced nearly 2km of 36-year-old track between Charing Cross and Waterloo East
- Charing Cross platforms renewed and station improvements carried out at Waterloo East
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13 Aug 2026Southeastern to roll out more than 200 new ticket machines as part of £9 million customer experience upgrade
- More than 200 new Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) to be introduced across the network, replacing machines that are in some cases more than 20 years old
- New machines will provide a more modern, accessible and reliable customer experience, including high-contrast displays and adjustable-height screens
- Investment also includes upgraded ticket office technology and new handheld devices for frontline colleagues, as part of Southeastern's £9 million wider investment in stations, trains, digital services and infrastructure
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27 Jul 2026London Charing Cross and Waterloo East closes for 22 days as railway carries out £20millon programme of engineering work, but routes into London remain open
- Essential works will replace 36-year-old track, sections of platform and strengthening structures
- Major changes will affect Southeastern services for 22 days this summer, with no trains at Charing Cross or Waterloo East and services diverted across London
- Passengers urged to plan ahead and check before travelling, as timetables, service frequency and first and last train times will change
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16 Jul 2026East Sussex communities invited to name new Bayeux Tapestry-inspired train
- Communities invited to help choose the name of a Southeastern train linked to the story of 1066
- Four names inspired by the Battle of Hastings shortlisted for public vote
- Voting now open at Hastings and Battle stations, with around 10,000 votes available
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09 Jul 2026Sara Pascoe launches free reading activities for kids across UK train network this summer
- Free reading packs available on trains and at stations, helping keep children entertained on journeys this summer
- Thousands of packs for ages 4–11, making train travel an easy, low-cost way to support reading and family time
- Supports families facing summer boredom and cost pressures, with many parents looking for simple ways to keep children engaged
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02 Jul 2026Southeastern sets out social mobility impact report ‘On Track to Opportunity’ as data reveals sharp inequalities across the South East
- New data reveals sharp inequalities across the South East
- Report from publicly owned Southeastern and The Purpose Coalition sets out how the railway is supporting communities with connectivity, investment, jobs and partnerships
- Report comes as Rail Industry launches Social Mobility Programme to positively impact thousands of lives every year by opening more opportunities
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29 Jun 2026Major London stations close as railway carries out £20m upgrade this summer
- Essential £20m upgrade to replace ageing track and strengthen structures, improving safety and reliability for customers
- Upgrades bring major changes for 22 days this summer, with no Southeastern trains at Charing Cross or Waterloo East and services diverted across London
- Plan ahead and check before you travel, as timetables, service frequency and first and last train times will change