News Releases

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  27 Sep 2021

  Brighter, fresher, smarter new City Beam trains enter service in South East London and North Kent

  • Monday 27th September: City Beam trains start passenger services today on routes between London, Dartford, Hayes and Sevenoaks 
  • Brighter, fresher more open and accessible interiors, including two wheelchair spaces for every five carriages, larger windows, air-conditioning, WiFi and plug sockets. 
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  27 Sep 2021

  Brighter, fresher, smarter new City Beam trains enter service - Rail trade media release

  • Monday 27th September: City Beam trains start passenger services today on routes between London, Dartford, Hayes and Sevenoaks 
  • Brighter, fresher more open and accessible interiors, including two wheelchair spaces for every five carriages, larger windows, air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points 
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  27 Sep 2021

  Southeastern’s highspeed train driver-turned racer gears up for Silverstone win

  Highspeed train driver at Southeastern, Toby Trice, not only prepares for the Ginetta GT Academy Championship but also for fatherhood - after overcoming years of fertility struggles

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  17 Sep 2021

  Have a little patience: Southeastern launches video to encourage customers to be more mindful and considerate of fellow passengers with accessibility requirements
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  05 Aug 2021

  Paralympian Andy Barrow chairs new panel to improve rail journeys for everyone

  • Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris meets Southeastern’s new Accessible Travel Advisory Panel, led by former Paralympian Andy Barrow
  • Aim of panel is to improve the safety and comfort of everyone travelling on the Southeastern network
  • Minister sees improvements undertaken at London Bridge
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  30 Jul 2021

  More trains back in Southeastern’s timetable from 12 September

  • Additional trains throughout the day on some routes in the London area, with more carriages on some routes at peak times
  • More trains on the Hastings-Charing Cross route at peak times
  • Class 707 trains new to Southeastern introduced on some routes in the London area
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  05 Jul 2021

  New trains for Southeastern passengers returning to rail

  • Class 707 service set for autumn start
  • Air-conditioned, spacious and modern trains will run on the Hayes line and routes to Sevenoaks and Dartford
  • New trains will provide additional capacity and replace some older ‘Networker’ trains
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  05 Jul 2021

  New trains for Southeastern passengers returning to rail in south east London and north Kent

  • Class 707 service set for autumn start 
  • Air-conditioned, spacious and modern trains will run on Hayes line and routes to Sevenoaks and Dartford 
  • New trains will provide more space and replace some older ‘Networker’ trains  
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  23 Jun 2021

  Important passenger information: train travel to the 149th Open Championship at Royal St George's

  • Mandatory seat reservations for Highspeed services between London St Pancras and Sandwich 
  • System in place on morning trains between Wednesday 14th - Sunday 18th July
  • Special event timetable in place for the duration of the Open, with many trains across Kent busier than usual 
  • Passengers asked to check before they travel and make alternative arrangements if possible 
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  10 Jun 2021

  Southeastern station gardens come into bloom, in time for passengers’ return

  Studies have shown the mood-boosting benefits of being close to nature, with the gardens helping to ease passengers back into their commute.