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South Eastern Railway: A Journey Through Time – watch it back now!

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:41:00 Z

Earlier this month, South Eastern Railway welcomed around 170 guests to a special evening event to celebrate the rich history and exciting future of the railway in London and the south east.

The South Eastern Railway – A journey through the past, present and future

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:40:00 Z

Join us for a special event to celebrate the proud history of the railway in London and the south east
Wednesday 11th March at One Birdcage Walk

South Eastern Railway's Railway 200 highlights for 2025

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:47:00 Z

A review of a fantastic year, celebrating the very best of our railway's past, present and future.

Bookings still open for the unique touring exhibition train coming to London Victoria this month

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:35:00 Z

Bicentenary train, Inspiration, will visit London Victoria station 18-20 December as part of its journey to 60 locations across Britain over 12 months, promoting rail innovation and careers.
Co-curated with the National Railway Museum, 30,000 have already visited and 88% would recommend it to a friend

Southeastern delivers 200 Toys to Kent Children in Railway 200 Christmas celebration

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:35:00 Z

Festive enterTRAINment to Canterbury combined charitable giving with family fun as railway industry marks bicentenary year
Special Christmas service also provided chance to play games on board UK’s fastest train service

Southeastern is offering great value advance fares and adding a further 29 services per week from 14 December

Double arrow range available to buy at the Design Museum

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:21:00 Z

Following the recent unveiling of the new double arrow clock in London Bridge station, the Design Museum has some complementary merchandise available to buy.

Dover Remembrance Event - Watch it Back

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:26:00 Z

The Cavell Van, which transported Britain's Unknown Warrior and executed war heroes, marked an emotional homecoming as part of Railway 200 celebrations on Wednesday, 5th November.

Historic railway van returns to Dover for Special Remembrance event

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:22:00 Z

The Cavell Van, which transported Britain's Unknown Warrior and executed war heroes, marked an emotional homecoming as part of Railway 200 celebrations

Special opportunity to visit the Cavell Van at the former Dover Western Docks railway station

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:15:00 Z

Port of Dover are hosting the Cavell Van and the public is welcome to view it on selected dates in November
First time the wagon has returned to Dover since the transportation of the Unknown Warrior in 1920
Entry is only via a valid ticket for the selected date and time. Tickets are not available at the main gate.

Ashford station launches a fresh new 'time tunnel' for Railway 200

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:30:00 Z

Those of you passing through Ashford International station will have noticed the brilliant new ‘time tunnel’ installation that was unveiled by local school children last month, to celebrate Railway 200.