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Southeastern launches new initiatives to recruit more female train drivers
Across the entire rail industry, just 16 per cent of employees are female, but Southeastern has many new schemes to improve this statistic.
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Southeastern Motion heralds UK first in passenger entertainment
The first ever partnership between a UK transport operator and Amazon Prime Video will provide a variety of infotainment for rail passengers.
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Britain’s second busiest station sees record leap in passenger satisfaction
The increase in satisfaction at London Victoria is the biggest jump by any station which has not undergone a major redevelopment or upgrade.
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Southeastern completes £30 million revamp, benefitting 625,000 daily passengers
To improve passenger experience, comfort and cleanliness, Southeastern heavily invested in refurbishing 112 of their trains.
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Free Wi-Fi is now available on Southeastern trains
Southeastern railway are focusing on improving the quality of their journeys to increase passenger satisfaction, which includes the implementation of new free Wi-Fi on all their trains…
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London Bridge’s huge new concourse now open to the public
After 10 days of major engineering work, the final section of the new concourse and five new platforms are open to the public as London Bridge’s redevelopment nears completion…
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Why “leaves on the line” is no joke for Network Rail and Southeastern
Network Rail and Southeastern are striving to ensure trains run safely through the worst of the winter weather.
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Industry first disruption dodging tool launches
Virgin Trains has launched a tool aimed at helping customers avoid rail disruption on their journey and get to their destination.
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Extra carriages to be added to busiest Southeastern routes
A total of 68 extra carriages are to be added to trains on the busiest Southeastern services.
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Smart ticketing introduced on Southeastern network
28 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport has announced a £5.5 million plan to introduce smart ticketing across the Southeastern rail network.
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New deal to boost rail services in London and the South East
11 September 2014 | By Department for Transport
Tough performance targets to ensure rail passengers see real improvements to their journeys have been agreed as part of a new franchise deal between the government and Southeastern...
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Southeastern awarded new contract to continue operation of train services
11 September 2014 | By Go-Ahead Group
The Go-Ahead Group welcomes the announcement by the Department for Transport that its 65% owned train operating company, Southeastern, will continue to run the South Eastern franchise until June 2018...
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Boost for high speed rail services to Sandwich and Deal
13 November 2013 | By Department for Transport
Six month extension for Southeastern to continue providing key high speed route between Sandwich and Deal...
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Southeastern to add an extra 3,500 seats from January 2014
26 July 2013 | By Southeastern
Southeastern announced from January 2014 an extra 3,500 seats will be added to its most popular morning peak services...
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Southeastern wins award for improving safety and security
28 February 2013 | By Southeastern
Southeastern has won a Rail Business Award for its efforts in making the railway safer for staff and passengers.