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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