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Two hundred years of railway history celebrated at London’s oldest station

The railway in Kent, East Sussex and South East London has kicked off a year of celebration marking the 200th anniversary of the railway with an event at Deptford – the oldest railway station in London.

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Gen Z's dream job? Hustle culture is dead - young people are prioritising a "Considered Career" that resonates with their hobbies

  • The rise of the “considered career” amongst Gen Z as job aspirations match up with hobbies
  • Desk-based jobs are out - but jobs that allow travel and prioritise mental health support are in!
  • 55% of young people say they research an employer’s environmental impact and policies before accepting a job offer*
  • Southeastern is championing its roles as the perfect solution for what Gen Z are looking for, offering an “employer for life”
  • To find out more about the different careers available at Southeastern, go to https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/about-us/company/careers-at-southeastern
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Global ‘whistle-up’ on New Year’s Day signals start of rail’s 200th anniversary

  • Biggest railway heritage mass participation event ever – more than 50 railways and up to 200 locos to sound off with whistles and horns to start year-long celebration (local activity listed in Notes to Editors).
  • Overseas railways, train modellers Hornby, commemorative loco 910 and Thomas & Friends™ to join in.
  • Public invited to get involved and share activity on social media.