Southeastern takes in-house approach to maintain Class 465 fleet
The in-house maintenance approach to Southeastern's Networker overhaul project has enabled trains to go back into service quicker.
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The in-house maintenance approach to Southeastern's Networker overhaul project has enabled trains to go back into service quicker.
HS1 has released figures which show that regenerative braking technology is saving enough energy annually to power more than 375 homes.
Southeastern are embracing equity and challenging gender stereotypes to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023.
Southeastern have 400 apprentices currently in training, with plans in place to recruit more from across the communities that it serves.
Automated External Defibrillators have now been installed at all 164 stations across the Southeastern network.
The Southeastern 'Javelin' trains will get a full interior refresh, including new carpets and seats, with proposed new seating layouts to assist people with reduced mobility.
Network Rail have started a £30 million investment to reduce congestion on platforms and at ticket gates at London Victoria station.
Southeastern will reinvest the money from fare-dodgers back into the railway, with around £2.5 million recovered.
Following safety issues that lead to the withdrawal of Hitachi Rail’s Class 800 series trains in May 2021, ORR have published a safety review with several recommendations.
South Western Railway has retained 12 Class 707 trains, extending the original lease period until August 2022, improving availability and capacity on the network’s suburban routes.
Trains will continue to run as normal with SE Trains vowing to focus on improving the passenger experience on one of the UK’s busiest commuter networks.
In order to provide greater transparency when it comes to choosing tickets, GTR and Southeastern's Season Ticket Calculator will enable commuters to purchase tickets that fit their flexible work schedules.
Justin Ryan, Accessibility and Inclusion Manager at Southeastern, tells Global Railway Review about Southeastern’s most recent accessibility improvements.
Measures within Southeastern's new travel policy include the setting up of a Passenger Accessibility Panel and the creation of a new bespoke disability awareness training programme.
Great Northern, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink worked with the British Transport Police to enforce face covering rules over an eight-week period, experiencing a 98.4 per cent success rate.