News Releases
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08 May 2024New 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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02 May 2024Southeastern running an extremely limited service during strike action on 7 May
ASLEF strike action on Tuesday 7 May will severely impact Southeastern services.
Most routes and stations will be closed and there are no replacement buses.
Customers asked to only travel if absolutely necessary as there will be severe disruption, queues and extended journey times.
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30 Apr 2024Train operators join forces on Dragons’ Den-style scheme for tech start-ups looking to shape the future of the rail industry
- LNER, Northern, Southeastern and TransPennine Express are looking for cutting-edge technology start-ups to apply to Future Labs.
- Successful applicants will gain access to industry data and resources as well as mentors and subject matter experts.
- Future Labs is all about transforming the rail industry through open, pioneering and proven innovation.
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19 Apr 2024Customer 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 2024Southeastern 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 2024Southeastern 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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21 Mar 2024Lift off! Petts Wood station now step-free following accessibility upgrades
Southeastern customers are now able to benefit from step-free access at Petts Wood station following the completion of accessibility improvements
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13 Mar 2024Southeastern unveils updated timetable for customers across south-east London, Kent and parts of Sussex
- Southeastern will be updating its timetable from Sunday 2nd 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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05 Mar 2024Southeastern becomes UK’s first rail operator to publish Social Mobility Action Plan
- New partnership between Southeastern and The Purpose Coalition
- Formal launch event held in Parliament
- Social Mobility Action Plan sets out how Southeastern will help the communities and regions it serves to fulfil their potential
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25 Feb 2024Network Rail release: Emergency work to repair a landslip at Newington will mean buses replace trains between Gillingham and Sittingbourne until Monday 4 March
The railway line between Rainham and Sittingbourne will remain closed for at least the next seven days to allow Network Rail engineers to stabilise a landslip next to the railway at Newington.