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14 Nov 2025One month to go: South Eastern Railway’s boosted timetable starts from 14 December
- Latest enhancements add an extra 29 highspeed services between St Pancras International and Faversham.
- There will be more carriages on some of the busiest trains and extra peak-time services on popular routes such as Charing Cross to Maidstone East.
- Three more of the modern Class 377’s with air-conditioning and charging points are also joining the fleet, bringing the number in operation up to 36.
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13 Nov 2025Southeastern earns top recognition for investing in on-the-job training
- Southeastern has received Platinum Membership of The 5% scheme.
- The award recognises work creating opportunities through apprenticeships, graduate schemes and student placements.
- More than 500 apprentices are currently working across the business.
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06 Nov 2025THREE MONTHS TO GO: Major railway upgrades at Dartford will affect travel for passengers over the February half term next year
Rail passengers are being asked to plan ahead of a major upgrade at Dartford Junction.
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05 Nov 2025Historic railway van returns to Dover for Special Remembrance event
The Cavell Van, which transported Britain's Unknown Warrior and executed war heroes, marked an emotional homecoming as part of Railway 200 celebrations
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04 Nov 2025Railway reopens on the Hastings line following £9m improvement works
The railway is open between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings, and between Bexhill-on-Sea and Hastings, following the completion of a £9 million programme of essential works.
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30 Oct 2025Southeastern unveils Armed Forces tribute on London Poppy Day
- Striking poppy-themed design unveiled on highspeed train at London St Pancras today
- Livery celebrates Armed Forces community and in service ahead of Remembrance Day
- Train is the latest to enter passenger service as part of £27 million refurbishment programme
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21 Oct 2025Southeastern rolls out new 3D station maps to improve accessibility and boost passenger confidence
- Maps for 139 stations on the Southeastern network will be updated and improved in the coming months
- Follows the successful trial of 3D station mapping for 25 stations earlier this year
- New maps designed to help all customers plan their journey and travel with confidence across the network
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16 Oct 2025Maidstone commuters learn lifesaving skills for Restart a Heart Day
- Southeastern teamed up with Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust to teach lifesaving skills for Restart a Heart Day.
- Medical staff taught passengers how to perform CPR and use defibrillators, which are available at all Southeastern stations.
- More than 30,000 cardiac arrests occur outside hospitals every year, with the survival rate less than 1 in 10.
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10 Oct 2025TWO WEEKS TO GO: Passengers reminded to plan ahead and check before they travel this half-term as the railway closes between Tunbridge Wells, Hastings and Bexhill for essential improvement work
Southeastern and Southern passengers are being reminded to plan ahead this October half-term if travelling on the Hastings line between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings, and between Bexhill-on-Sea and Hastings.
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29 Sep 2025Over 250 people join a very special Network SouthEast metro tour to celebrate Railway 200
- Special charter tour of the Southeastern metro network included lesser-used junctions, routes and a train wash
- Tour departed London Victoria on the special Railway 200 Networker, 465908
- Almost £10,000 to be donated to the Railway 200 charities