| Kent and East Sussex Railway | |
|---|---|
| K&ESR, KESR | |
| Original gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Preserved operations | |
| Owned by | Kent and East Sussex Railway |
Who operates Southeastern trains?
SE Trains Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of DfT OLR Holdings Limited (‘DOHL’), the Public Sector Owning Group with responsibility for LNER and Northern Trains Limited.
What is the main train station in Kent?
Rainham railway station is on the Chatham Main Line in South East England, serving the town of Rainham, Kent.
Rainham railway station (Kent)
| Rainham | |
|---|---|
| 2019/20 | 1.870 million |
| 2020/21 | 0.456 million |
| Notes | |
| Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road |
Who runs train stations UK?
Network Rail
Network Rail owns, operates and develops Britain’s railway infrastructure. That’s 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges, tunnels and viaducts and the thousands of signals, level crossings and stations.
Where do Southeastern trains run?
Our network covers London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We manage 164 stations and run trains over 1,000 miles of track.
What will happen to Southeastern trains?
Southeastern transferred to new ownership on 17th October. From Sunday 17th October 2021, all Southeastern services will be operated by SE Trains Ltd*, a subsidiary of the Government’s operator, DOHL. We will continue to be known as Southeastern across our stations and trains.
Is Southeastern trains part of TfL?
The London Assembly’s cross-party transport committee also called for Southeastern to be split and its metro routes in the capital to be given to TfL, which already runs some National Rail services under the London Overground and TfL Rail names.
How many train stations are there in Kent?
The county of Kent has over 100 railway stations with Tonbridge seeing the most passengers in 2017. It’s an important railway junction with lines to London, Ashford, Hastings, and Redhill.
How many platforms does Gillingham station have?
3
Gillingham railway station is on the Chatham Main Line in England, serving the town of Gillingham, Kent. It is 35 miles 75 chains (57.8 km) down the line from London Victoria and is situated between Chatham and Rainham.
Gillingham railway station (Kent)
| Gillingham | |
|---|---|
| Managed by | Southeastern |
| Platforms | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Station code | GLM |
Is Kent out of London?
Kent is a county in South East England and one of the home counties. It borders Greater London to the north-west, Surrey to the west and East Sussex to the south-west, and Essex to the north across the estuary of the River Thames; it faces the French department of Pas-de-Calais across the Strait of Dover.
Who is the largest train operator in UK?
The GTR network includes the new Thameslink and Great Northern lines, as well as Southern and Gatwick Express. It forms the UK’s biggest ever rail franchise; 22% of all passenger train services.
Who runs train stations?
Network Rail
| Type | Government-owned company/Non-departmental public body (incorporated as a private company limited by guarantee without share capital) |
|---|---|
| Products | Public transport |
| Revenue | £6.6 billion (2019) |
| Owner | HM Government (Department for Transport) |
| Number of employees | 42,099 (2020) |
Are trains nationalised in UK?
With the winding-up of the franchise system, the UK railway sector is effectively reverting to its former status as a nationalised industry, a shift that started with the re-nationalisation of the collapsed Railtrack – later Network Rail – in 2001.
What trains do Southern rail use?
South Central inherited a fleet of Class 205, Class 207, Class 319, Class 421, Class 423, Class 455 and Class 456 multiple-unit trains from Connex South Central. Southern inherited a Class 73 locomotive and Class 460 Juniper trains from Gatwick Express.
How fast do Southeastern trains go?
140mph
Travel at speed
Our Javelin trains travel at high speeds up to 140mph from London St Pancras International or Stratford International to Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International, that go on to call at many stations across Kent – including Canterbury, Margate, Ramsgate, Dover, Whitstable and Folkestone.
Are Southeastern trains Electric?
Our train fleets are electric with energy for our mainline and metro services purchased from nuclear generation, see further down the page for more info.
What is happening to Southeastern?
One of the UK’s leading commuter rail services has been stripped of its franchise. Southeastern will be taken into public ownership from 17 October. It is the latest troubled train operator to have been taken over by the government – but in unusual circumstances. These are the key questions and answers.
Can you take dogs on Southeastern trains?
Can I take my dog on a Southeastern train? Yes, man’s best friend can travel on Southeastern services. It’s free for up to two small dogs to travel. They must be on a lead, kept off the seats and not be a nuisance to other passengers.
Why are trains on strike?
Why are railway workers going on strike? The unions are in dispute with the government and rail companies about pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions. Aslef says drivers need a pay rise, saying the rising cost of living means its members have effectively had a pay cut in recent years.
Can I use Oyster on Southeastern?
Yes, you can use Oyster Season Tickets on our network for journeys within the valid eight zones. You can also use Oyster Pay As You Go (PAYG) within the London Travelcard zones.
Can I use Oyster card on Southern trains?
You can use your Oyster card on all Southern trains within the London Zones 1-6 – as well as on buses, Tubes, Trams, The Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services in London.