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30 Aug 2023Wheely 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 2023Southeastern 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 2023Britain’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 2023Thanet 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
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24 Jul 2023Going for Gold - Southeastern Apprenticeship scheme recognised
- Southeastern achieves prestigious Gold Standard in the Investors in People Assessment for Apprenticeships
- Southeastern also listed at Number 68 in the Apprenticeship Employers Top 100
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18 Jul 2023Check before you travel this week: limited Southeastern service on Thursday 20, Saturday 22 and Saturday 29 July due to strike action
- Further strike action due to take place this week and next
- Southeastern advising customers to please check before they travel
- Trains will start later on Friday 21 July – from 06:00
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05 Jul 2023Consultation opens on Southeastern moving staff from ticket offices to provide face-to-face support for customers
- London TravelWatch leading consultation to which people are asked to respond by 26 July 2023
- Planned changes in first phase of consultation published today at stations and on Southeastern’s website
- Knowledgeable Southeastern employees with in-depth ticket and railway knowledge will provide more face-to-face support to customers
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29 Jun 2023Clear, consistent, correct and concise: Innovation in Southeastern’s customer information recognised at Railway Innovation Awards
A programme of improvements to customer information have not only benefited Southeastern train passengers but have had a much wider benefit to the whole rail industry.
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23 Jun 2023Kent-born trailblazer Verena Holmes honoured with train naming on International Women in Engineering Day as Southeastern looks to boost number of women in engineering roles
- Honour marks International Women in Engineering Day on 23 June 2023 as Southeastern raises awareness of careers for women in engineering and technical roles
- Verena became the first female member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Society of Locomotion Engineers
- Train naming ceremony held at Cannon Street station attended by Verena’s great niece, Caroline Yardley
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01 Jun 2023Lower prices with ‘Flexi Season’ deal for part-time commuters on Southeastern extended
- Special promotional price for travel from more than 40 stations in Kent and East Sussex stations continues until 14 October
- Flexible Season ticket aimed at workers travelling to work at least two days a week