News Releases

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  23 Nov 2023

  UK rail companies sing together to get the White Ribbon message heard

  Today Southeastern's choir were joined by railway choirs from around the UK for White Ribbon Day 2023.

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  07 Nov 2023

  Times are changing: more train services targeted across the Southeastern network from 10 December

  • Additional morning peak trains on the Sidcup line from Crayford and Albany Park
  • Extra morning departure on the Maidstone East line
  • Two high speed trains an hour reinstated from St Pancras to Faversham via Medway on weekdays
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  27 Oct 2023

  Secure gate cycle hub opens at Margate station

  • New bike facility with 38 spaces and two power sockets for electric bikes
  • Full CCTV cover for extra security, plus a pump and repair stand
  • Cycle hub opening follows a station refurbishment that saw many original features restored
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  25 Oct 2023

  Southeastern to introduce automated train inspection technology

  • Contract signed with Siemens Mobility and Eversholt Rail for innovative Automated Vehicle Inspection (AVI) programme
  • Fully integrated and technically advanced, the new data-driven system will help to improve safety, performance and maintenance efficiency
  • System to be installed at Ramsgate train maintenance facility where joint project team will be based
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  10 Oct 2023

  Better journeys promised as Southeastern sets out progress on train upgrades

  • 12 more Class 707 ‘City Beam’ trains join Southeastern – new to the Metro area
  • Upgrade of Mainline Class 375 fleet nears completion
  • Refurbishment of Class 395 Highspeed fleet now underway
  • Procurement exercise looking at trains for the future
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  08 Sep 2023

  Rail Minister officially opens Thanet Parkway station as Southeastern and Network Rail prepare to welcome customer number 10,000

  • The Rail Minister Huw Merriman has formally opened Thanet Parkway, Kent’s first new railway station in eight years
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  30 Aug 2023

  Wheely good news as Southeastern opens six new secure cycle hubs across Kent to encourage greener travel

  • All-electric train operator encourages active and sustainable travel with a raft of new bike hub openings
  • Secure key-fob entry facilities for customers at Birchington-on-Sea, Folkestone Central, Dover Priory, Marden, Walmer and Westgate-on-Sea
  • Lower fees for all new hubs and now just £5 for a 3-month subscription at Birchington-on-Sea, Marden, Walmer and Westgate-on-Sea
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  18 Aug 2023

  Southeastern upgrades all accessible toilets at stations to be 'Stoma Friendly'

  • Colostomy UK calls for all train companies to make accessible toilets 'Stoma Friendly'
  • Accessible toilets at Southeastern stations across our network are have been upgraded to help people change their stoma bags without hassle or embarrassment
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  14 Aug 2023

  Britain’s fastest passenger train gets a makeover

  • First train in £27 million refurbishment project re-enters passenger service
  • The Class 395 Highspeed fleet travels at 140mph and connects London St Pancras International with Ashford, East Kent and Medway
  • Upgrade part of train operator’s plan to deliver its best ever customer experience which involves a refresh of existing trains or new trains introduced to Southeastern
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  31 Jul 2023

  Thanet Parkway station opens to rail customers

  • Kent’s first new station in eight years, improving rail connectivity between East Kent, London and the wider south-east region
  • Introductory free parking offer for Thanet Parkway customers
  • Station offers new connections for leisure journeys in East Kent