May
09
2008
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Extra trains for Radio 1 Big Weekend in Maidstone
Radio 1's Big Weekend is being held this weekend (10 / 11 May) at Mote Park in Maidstone
We're running additional trains over the weekend and where we can adding extra carriages on trains.
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May
09
2008
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Southeastern stations mark 150 years of service
Southeastern looks back at history as several of our stations celebrate their 150th anniversary. It is a reminder of just how long Kent has enjoyed rail links to London, and the dramatic improvement they...
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Apr
24
2008
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National Fares simplification
From 18 May 2008 new names for rail fares will be introduced across the National Rail network. The new fare names simplify the choice, allowing customers to choose their rail ticket...
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Apr
14
2008
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New timetable from Sunday 18 May
The new Southeastern timetable will begin on Sunday 18 May.
When revising the timetables we have taken into consideration customer feedback relating to the changes...
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Apr
08
2008
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Southeastern publishes peak demand information
Southeastern has become the first train operating company in the UK to publish peak demand information.
Found within the Passenger Services section of this website,...
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Mar
31
2008
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Rail industry confirms strategy to meet passenger and freight growth in South London
Longer trains for growing passenger numbers were signalled today with the publication of a strategy for rail in South London.
On behalf of the rail industry, Network...
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Feb
29
2008
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A train journey with Jonathan Shaw MP
On Monday 25 February, Charles Horton met with Jonathan Shaw, MP for Chatham and Aylesford, to discuss the efforts Southeastern has made to improve the travelling experience for customers...
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Feb
28
2008
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Secure Station Award presentations at West Dulwich, Herne Hill and Beckenham Hill stations
West Dulwich, Herne Hill and Beckenham Hill railway stations are among the latest on the Southeastern network to have recently been accredited with Secure Station status, helping to...
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Feb
25
2008
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Jacqui Lait MP presents Secure Station award to Beckenham Station
Beckenham Junction railway station is among the latest on the Southeastern network to have recently been accredited with Secure Station status, helping to reassure passengers and...
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Feb
06
2008
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Improvements at Orpington station
Improvements are planned for Orpington station to make it more accessible, the work is due to be completed in May of this year.
The changes...
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Jan
25
2008
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Buying Season tickets
You may not be aware that there are lots of easy ways to buy and renew your Southeastern Season tickets.
A Season ticket is designed for people who travel regularly,...
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Dec
14
2007
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14 December begins the two year countdown to high speed services
Today marks the start of a two-year countdown to the arrival of the fastest commuter trains in Britain.
The new high-speed 'Class 395' trains will be operated by Southeastern...
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Nov
27
2007
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2008 Train Fares & Renewing Tickets
From Wednesday, January 2, next year Southeastern's regulated fares (e.g. season tickets, standard returns) will increase by an average of 6.8 per cent.
This is based...
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Nov
16
2007
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Bromley & Chislehurst MP Bob Neill presents Secure Station award to Bromley South station
Bromley South railway station is among 11 on the Southeastern network to have recently been accredited with Secure Station status, helping to reassure passengers and staff about their...
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Nov
13
2007
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Yesterday's train service
We are now publishing our daily performance information online.
Feedback from our passengers and passenger bodies such as Passenger Focus and London TravelWatch...
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Nov
12
2007
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London Midland set to bring a fresh approach to rail services
On Sunday 11 November London Midland, operator of the West Midlands rail franchise, became one of the UK’s newest rail companies, with the promise of a fresh approach to running...
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Nov
02
2007
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All change on the East London line
The East London line is changing and will undergo a major line extension. The line will become known as the East London Railway and will be part of the new London Overground network...
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Nov
01
2007
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Timetable change in December
Train times change on Sunday 9 December 2007, with major changes being made to the current Southeastern timetable.
The December 2007 timetable change is critical to improving...
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Oct
25
2007
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MP opens Southeastern's new Operations, Learning and Development Centre at Orpington
Orpington MP John Horam will be at the town's railway station on Monday, November 5 at 10am to officially open a new £325,000 staff learning and development centre.
A...
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Oct
24
2007
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Work on Thameslink project begins
Work on the multi-billion pound Thameslink upgrade programme kicked off today with Network Rail's 12-month project to extend platforms at Luton Airport Parkway station.
This congestion-beating...
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Oct
18
2007
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Improvements at Lewisham station
Improvements are planned for Lewisham station to make it more accessible, work will begin in the coming weeks.
Network Rail will be installing four new lifts that will...
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Oct
18
2007
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British Transport Police Online Survey 2007/08
British Transport Police is the national police force for the railways.
BTP provides a policing service to train operators, their staff and passengers...
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Oct
02
2007
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Hitachi unveils 'Bullet Train' at new Ashford Depot
London - 2 October 2007 Hitachi Europe Ltd unveils its Ashford Train Depot maintenance facility and six-car Class 395 'bullet train' unit for Southeastern High Speed Services, at an...
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Sep
28
2007
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Community Rail - New life for local lines
The rail service on the Medway Valley Line between Paddock Wood to Strood, has been designated as a community rail service, Rail Minister Tom Harris announced today.
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Sep
13
2007
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Faversham & Mid Kent MP Hugh Robertson presents Secure Station award to Faversham station
Faversham railway station is among 11 on the Southeastern network to have recently been accredited with Secure Station status, helping to reassure passengers and staff about their safety...
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Sep
03
2007
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South London knifepoint train robber sentenced
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced in Blackfriars Crown Court on Wednesday in relation to a series of knifepoint robberies on trains in south London.
Leon Barclay,...
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Aug
29
2007
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Temporary parking arrangements at Hastings
The development of Hastings College at the Hastings station plaza means that for the next two years Southeastern will lose most of the car parking spaces that we have at the station....
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Aug
28
2007
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Hastings line engineering work, August 2007
The Hastings Line between Tunbridge Wells and Wadhurst is now open again.
The track renewal work was successfully completed by Network Rail on Monday...
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Aug
23
2007
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First high-speed train arrives in Southampton
A piece of railway history was made at Southampton Docks this morning when the first of Southeastern's new generation of high-speed trains touched British tracks for the first time.
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Aug
09
2007
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MP Michael Fallon presents Secure Station award to Sevenoaks station
Sevenoaks railway station is among 11 on the Southeastern network to have recently been accredited with Secure Station status, helping to reassure passengers and staff about their safety...
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Aug
08
2007
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Explore the Marshlink Line for £10.66
On Saturday 29 September, the Sussex & Kent Community Rail Partnerships will host a Rail Festival through a series of community events organised at Hastings, Rye, Ham Street...
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Aug
08
2007
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140 mph trains for Kent
Footage of Southeastern’s first Class 395 high-speed train being built and despatched from Japan formed the basis of an exclusive report by Mike Pearse on last night’s ITV...
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Aug
02
2007
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New look for Southeastern
The very first unit was covered in the new Southeastern livery last week.
The 508 pictured here, was brought in for routine maintenance so the decision was taken to continue...
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Jul
20
2007
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Complaints are down & praise is up
Over the past year we're pleased to say that the number of complaints we've received has decreased slightly and the number of compliments and praise we've received has certainly shot up.
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Jul
20
2007
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Car park prices change from 29 July
The cost of parking at some of our stations is set to rise slightly.
The increases, introduced on Sunday 29 July, are between ten and sixty pence for daily tickets....
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Jul
20
2007
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What a performance!
We hope that you've noticed service reliability and punctuality has improved.
In the four weeks leading up to 23 June we recorded the best punctuality figures since records began in...
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Jul
18
2007
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Additional services in December 2007 timetable
Since we took over the franchise last year, we've listened to your comments.
As a result of your requests for more services, we are pleased to tell you that from Sunday...
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Jul
09
2007
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Medway set to get the No Messin' message
Two fun events aimed at averting tragedy on the train tracks will be taking place in the Medway area of Kent in August.
Southeastern is supporting Network Rail's No...
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Jul
02
2007
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High Speed train leaves Japan for the UK
The first of the High Speed trains is now on its way to the UK onboard a cargo ship from Japan.
The six-car Class 395 unit has left Hitachi's Kasado plant having completed...
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Jul
02
2007
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As of July 1st Southeastern became totally smoke-free
Many of you have told us that you would like our stations to be smoke-free, and now they are.
This follows government legislation which aims to create a healthier environment...
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Jun
28
2007
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Redesigned Cannon Street station
Cannon Street station is currently being refurbished and by 2010 will be significantly upgraded. When complete the station and the interchange with London Underground will be more accessible...
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Jun
07
2007
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Automatic ticket gates now at Blackfriars station
New automatic ticket gates are now in place at Blackfriars station.
Launched by First Capital Connect, the ticket gates will help to improve security at the station...
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May
21
2007
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Rail Magazine features first Javelin for High Speed 1
The new Class 395 high speed trains, due to come into service with Southeastern in December 2009, are currently under construction at Hitachi's factories in Japan....
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Mar
07
2006
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Improvements to passenger safety at Southeastern stations
Southeastern stations in the London area will now benefit from new and improved CCTV, better lighting and additional help points amongst others. Funded by Transport for London (TfL),...
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