News Releases

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  02 Dec 2016

  A statement from us on 2017 fares

  Following the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) statement on the avg 2.3% national train fare rise for 2017, read Southeastern's statement on a lower increase of 1.8% on fares.

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  18 Nov 2016

  We are introducing smart cards from December
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  26 Oct 2016

  Snodland ticket office reopens thanks to £1.1m redevelopment

  Managing director David Statham (left) and Tracey Couch MP unveil a plaque at the opening of the refurbished Snodland train station

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  06 Oct 2016

  Mike Fitzgerald wins prestigious lifetime achievement award

  The long standing chairman of the Kent Community Rail Partnership (KCRP) has received a national lifetime achievement award and been honoured for his voluntary work.

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  30 Sep 2016

  Poppy train to raise money for the Royal British Legion

  Southeastern will run a commemorative Poppy train ahead of Remembrance Sunday, taking paying passengers on a round trip from London, through Kent and on to Brighton to raise money for the Royal British Legion.

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  01 Aug 2016

  72% more journeys made since Oyster and contactless launch

  Southeastern and TfL see 72% rise in passenger journeys on high speed services between St Pancras International and Stratford International due to PAYG Oyster and contactless payments systems.

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  26 Jul 2016

  Station employees praised after rescuing guide dog

  Southeastern employees have been praised after rescuing a visually impaired passenger’s guide dog at Greenwich station.

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  21 Jul 2016

  Shortlands station annual fun day raises £2,500 for Alzheimer’s research

  The Shortlands station team hosted their annual fun day last week on Saturday 16 July in aid of Alzheimer's Society, raising a total of £2,500 for the great cause.

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  21 Jul 2016

  Dover to Folkestone railway repairs ahead of schedule

  A £39.8m project to rebuild the line between Folkestone and Dover will be completed this autumn, Network Rail has confirmed.

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  20 Jul 2016

  Southeastern treats pupils to a day out to remember

  Year One pupils from Sandwich Infant School were taken on an end of year treat on the railway by Southeastern.