News Releases
239 news releases found, showing page 1 of 24
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04 Sep 2025Thousands more train seats coming to Kent and south east London this December
- South Eastern Railway has unveiled its timetable enhancements that are coming this December
- Key improvements include more Metro and highspeed services
- Longer trains where they are needed most
- Introduction of three more modern and air-conditioned trains
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27 Aug 2025***NOW SOLD OUT*** All aboard a special Network SouthEast train for an exclusive Railway 200 tour
- Thank you to everyone who has purchased tickets for this special event - tickets sold out in less than 24 hours!
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21 Aug 2025Railway open for business this August bank holiday weekend in Kent and Sussex – but passengers asked to plan ahead and check before they travel
The vast majority rail network across Kent and Sussex is open for business this August bank holiday weekend, but passengers are asked to plan ahead and check before they travel as some journeys may be longer as a result of essential upgrade work.
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19 Aug 2025Final chance to peek behind the doors at Ashford Train Maintenance Centre
- Final chance to book your space at Southeastern’s 'Railway 200' Open Day on Sunday, 24th August.
- Discover the engineering secrets behind Kent’s high-speed train fleet, from laser scans to bolts bigger than your wrist.
- Meet the engineers, drivers and depot staff who keep Britain moving and see innovative rail tech alongside heritage steam legends like the 35028 Clan Line
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19 Aug 2025South Eastern Railway deploys IsoMat thermal technology to keep trains on the Tonbridge to Hastings line running in hot weather
A new type of technology is being trialled on the Tonbridge to Hastings railway line to help keep trains running in hotter weather and provide more reliable journeys for passengers and freight customers.
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05 Aug 2025Southeastern partners with Kent Wildlife Trust to project biodiversity
- Southeastern passengers raise more than £4,500 for the Kent Wildlife Trust
- Money raised through an optional donation for passengers buying their tickets online will go to supporting the environment
- Kent Wildlife Trust supporting Southeastern in developing new biodiversity plans for its stations and depots
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30 Jul 2025Blackheath station marks 176th birthday with a £1.7million heritage makeover
To mark the opening of Blackheath station on 30 July 1849 over £1.7m has been invested in a glorious heritage makeover, which not only greatly enhances the customer experience, but harks back to the golden age of rail travel in what is the Railway 200 celebratory year.
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23 Jul 2025Over a thousand people visit Inspiration train over two days at Margate station
Special train showcasing the past, present and future of our railway attracts young people to careers on the network, with the Bluebell Railway the next stop on the tour.
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23 Jul 2025South Eastern Railway and Thameslink issue early notice of major engineering work through Dartford next year
- Network Rail engineers will carry out essential work from Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd February 2026.
- Buses to replace trains at the stations between Gravesend and Dartford to Slade Green, Barnehurst and Crayford, over the February half-term 2026.
- South Eastern Railway and Thameslink are giving advance notice to passengers to help them plan ahead.
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12 Jul 2025South Eastern Railway invests in next generation of rail talent with new careers and skills hub
- Connect 38 brings together recruitment, training and digital learning to help support a skilled, agile and modern railway
- New facility supports commitment to growth, opportunity and social mobility
- Rail Minister joins colleagues to celebrate investment in future recruits and current colleagues