News Releases

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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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  01 Sep 2023

  Southeastern Managing Director, Steve White, speaks to BBC Radio Kent about the ticket office consultation

  • Interview with BBC Radio Kent's Anna Cookson regarding the consultation on ticket offices
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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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  21 Aug 2023

  Check before you travel this week and next on Southeastern

  • RMT strike action means a limited Southeastern service with some routes closed on Saturday 26 August and Saturday 2 September
  • Customers unable to travel on Southeastern trains on Friday 1 September due to ASLEF strike action
  • Southeastern advising customers to please check before they travel
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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
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  26 Jul 2023

  Ticket office consultation period extended

  • Consultation will now conclude on 1 September 2023
  • Southeastern committed to providing information in a wider range of formats to ensure consultation is accessible and people and organisations responding to it can be as fully informed as possible
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  24 Jul 2023

  Going 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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  21 Jul 2023

  Southeastern announces extra trains to the coast for the summer holidays

  • More trains for Londoners heading to the East Kent coast for the summer holidays
  • Regular trains leave London Victoria on weekdays, with additional services from London Cannon Street at the weekend