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Southeastern Railway: Delay Repay Compensation

Compensation scheme released by Southeastern Railway From 11 September 2019 onwards, if you arrive 15 minutes or more late at your destination because of a delay or cancellation to a Southeastern service, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Find out more here: https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/help-and-contact/help/delay-repay-compensation

Walking and Cycling data released: 31 July 2019

Data updated on .GOV Statistics and data about walking and cycling, based on the National Travel Survey and Active Lives Survey, have been released on .GOV Read the release notes and access the data here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/walking-and-cycling-statistics

Press release from Transport for the South East: 30 July 2019

Top ten schemes to improve South East’s road network submitted to Government A ‘top ten’ list of high-priority road improvement schemes to cut congestion, speed up journeys and support economic growth across the South East has been submitted to government as part of a £3.5bn, five-year investment programme. Read the full article here: https://transportforthesoutheast.org.uk/tfse-news/top-ten-priority-schemes-to-improve-south-easts-road-network-submitted-to-government/

Update from ESCC: Rother Area Bus Service Update: 28 June 2019

Withdrawal of Eastbourne Coachways Services from Thursday 25 July 2019 The Traffic Commissioner has made the decision to revoke Eastbourne Coachways’ PSV operator’s licence from Thursday 25 July 2019. This means the operator, who currently run bus services in Bexhill and the wider Rother area, will not be able to run any services after Wednesday... Read More

Update from Southeastern: 27 June 2019

Southeastern achieves significant improvement in passenger satisfaction Southeastern has recorded a significant year-on-year improvement in passengers’ overall satisfaction with its train service, according to the results of a survey published 27th June 2019 by independent passenger watchdog Transport Focus. Read the full story here: https://newsroom.southeasternrailway.co.uk/news/southeastern-records-significant-improvement-in-passenger-satisfaction

Press Release: from Southeastern: 26 June 2019

‘Iconic’ Battle station re-launched following restoration The refurbishment of Battle railway station, considered to be one of the finest buildings of its type in the country, has been given the seal of approval by Huw Merriman, MP for Bexhill and Battle. The project, undertaken on behalf of Southeastern, saw the conservation team at Canterbury-based Clague... Read More

Update from Southeastern: 10 April 2019

Extension to review the Southeastern franchise. The Department for Transport has started discussions with Southeastern about an extension of the current franchise, to allow more time to review and award a winner for the next South Eastern franchise. Read the full press release here: https://newsroom.southeasternrailway.co.uk/news/southeastern-begins-discussions-to-extend-franchise

Department for Transport Consultation: Pay-as-you-go on rail

The Department for Transport is seeking views proposals on extending the pay-as-you-go on rail and possible changes to fares. The consultation is focusing on three key areas: what a pay-as-you-go travel area is, and how it would work in general where a pay-as-you-go travel area could cover the changes that could be made within the... Read More

Update from Highways England: 13 March 2019

A27 East of Lewes: one of a package of 4 schemes to reduce congestion on the A27. Highways England is now in a position to share an update of how things are progressing with the A27 East of Lewes improvement scheme. To find out more visit: https://highwaysengland.co.uk/projects/a27-east-of-lewes/

Update from Southeastern: 11 February 2019

Update on Brighton Mainline engineering works between 18th-22nd February 2019 Southeastern services likely to be busier Network Rail are undertaking major engineering works on the Brighton Mainline during the February half-term. The works will mean no Southern trains to London from stations between Eastbourne – Bexhill inclusive. Southeastern will be allowing ticket-holders from this route to... Read More