Train networking event inspires next generation of women in rail
- Southeastern train turned into a moving classroom to encourage more girls to consider a career in railway engineering
- Students from Mulberry School for Girls met with female engineers and Purpose Coalition Chair and former Secretary of State for Education, Justine Greening
- Event celebrates Women in Engineering Day and the birthday of pioneering engineer Verena Holmes
Discover Railway History: The Canterbury & Whitstable Railway Exhibition
- Special exhibition to celebrate the history of the first railway to carry passengers by steam hauled trains
- Part of Southeastern's ongoing Railway 200 celebrations
Step Behind the Scenes: Southeastern's Exclusive Railway 200 Depot Open Day
- Celebrate 200 years of railway history – Southeastern is opening the doors to Ashford Train Maintenance Centre for an exclusive behind-the-scenes open day
- Go where the public never goes – our engineering team will guide train enthusiasts of all ages through one of the region's largest and most impressive train depots
- Sunday 24th August – tickets go on sale soon, so don't miss your chance to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event!
Well, that’s a Turner-up for the books! How we’re inspiring budding artists and train enthusiasts in Kent
Turner 250 x Railway 200: Not only is this a momentous year for our railway, 2025 also marks the 250th birthday of a much loved and respected ‘local’ artist on our patch – JMW Turner. You may have heard of him?
Railway 200: Bookings are now open for the unique touring exhibition train coming to Kent this July
- Bicentenary train, Inspiration, will visit Margate station from 20-21 July as one of 60 locations across Britain over 12 months, promoting rail innovation and careers.
- Inspiration will also visit London Waterloo station (18-19 July) and the Bluebell Railway (23-29 July) across Network Rail’s Southern region.
- More than 200,000 visitors expected.
- Tickets are now available to book for visits from 27 June to 1 October.
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Train networking event inspires next generation of women in rail
- Southeastern train turned into a moving classroom to encourage more girls to consider a career in railway engineering
- Students from Mulberry School for Girls met with female engineers and Purpose Coalition Chair and former Secretary of State for Education, Justine Greening
- Event celebrates Women in Engineering Day and the birthday of pioneering engineer Verena Holmes
Discover Railway History: The Canterbury & Whitstable Railway Exhibition
- Special exhibition to celebrate the history of the first railway to carry passengers by steam hauled trains
- Part of Southeastern's ongoing Railway 200 celebrations
Step Behind the Scenes: Southeastern's Exclusive Railway 200 Depot Open Day
- Celebrate 200 years of railway history – Southeastern is opening the doors to Ashford Train Maintenance Centre for an exclusive behind-the-scenes open day
- Go where the public never goes – our engineering team will guide train enthusiasts of all ages through one of the region's largest and most impressive train depots
- Sunday 24th August – tickets go on sale soon, so don't miss your chance to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event!
