News Releases

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  28 May 2024

  Improved Southeastern timetable launches on 2 June

  • The changes will mean less waiting time on platforms, improved punctuality, and more space on the busiest services. 
  • New timetable designed based on journey data and feedback from customers to provide a better, more reliable, and sustainable railway.  
  • Longer trains and additional services will make it easier for customers to explore destinations across the south-east this summer.  
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  15 May 2024

  Southeastern announces major step towards multi-million-pound improvement in Metro train fleet

  • Southeastern is inviting the rail industry to provide new or upgraded trains for Metro services.
  • Current fleet provides more than 900 services and tens of thousands of journeys every day between parts of Kent and south-east and central London.
  • This could be the largest investment in the Southeastern network since the introduction of the highspeed service in 2009.
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  13 May 2024

  Southeastern collaborates with local artists to showcase destinations in Kent

  • Six posters showcase some of the county’s most popular destinations. 
  • Southeastern's supported two local artists as part of its commitment to become a more sustainable railway.  
  • Extra services and longer trains will make it easier for customers to reach the coast.  
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  08 May 2024

  New secure cycle hub opens at Swanley station

  • The facility holds up to 56 bikes and has electric charging points, a tyre pump and a cycle repair stand.
  • Part of Southeastern's work to become more sustainable by making it easier for customers to cycle to the station.
  • 29 bike hubs are now open across the Southeastern network. 
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  19 Apr 2024

  Customer improvements for 112 Southeastern trains now complete

  · Every Class 375 train fitted with at-seat power to make working and browsing easier on the move.

  · New, energy efficient lighting also added.

  · The 375s refresh is part of a wider multi-million-pound programme to improve, upgrade or replace more of the Southeastern fleet.

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  09 Apr 2024

  Southeastern unveils accessibility improvements to app and online journey planner

  • Updated journey planner will make it easier for all customers to make informed choices about their journeys 
  • Improvements build on Southeastern's rail industry leading passenger assistance service 
  • New features are now live on the Southeastern app and online journey planner  
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  03 Apr 2024

  Southeastern confirms extremely limited service on 8th April

  • ASLEF strike action on 8th April will severely impact Southeastern services. 
  • Most of the operator’s routes and stations will be closed and there are no replacement buses.  
  • Customers asked not to travel as there will be severe disruption, long queues and extended journey times. 
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  13 Mar 2024

  Southeastern unveils updated timetable for customers across south-east London, Kent and parts of Sussex

  • Southeastern will be updating its timetable from Sunday 2^nd June
  • Updated timetable means better spacing of services, less waiting time on platforms and extra capacity where it is needed most
  • Full details are available on the Southeastern website and services are now available in online journey planners
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  23 Feb 2024

  New project puts local community at the heart of Southeastern's Battle Station

  • The disused former station master’s house was officially opened by Huw Merriman MP at Battle, East Sussex.
  • The building has now been turned into a community hub.
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  21 Feb 2024

  Southeastern invests £1.5m to develop new ‘Centre of Excellence’ for train cleaning

  • Major upgrade at Grove Park depot in south east London has created a new Centre of Excellence.

  • Dedicated centre includes new infrastructure and operational changes so more time is set aside for interior repairs, heavy cleaning and improved training.

  • Southeastern’s mobile response team, which can quickly fix onboard toilets, will also operate out of Grove Park.