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  South Eastern Trains - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
South Eastern Trains (SET) is a British train operating company set up to provide train services in the south-east of England including Kent, parts of East Sussex, and the South-East London commuter routes.
SET is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA).
South Eastern Trains is to be succeeded by the Integrated Kent Franchise, which will encompass all of their current services as well as domestic high-speed trains running between Kent and London on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Eastern_Trains   (1151 words)

  
 South Eastern Trains - Company news
South Eastern Trains assumed responsibility for the franchise from Connex South Eastern on 8 November 2003.
The TSSA told South Eastern Trains that there were some fundamental principles that we had over the current issues in the proposals for the South Eastern Trains ticket offices.
South Eastern Trains have entered into formal consultation with the RPC and the LTUC on the proposed changes for Schedule 17 ticket office opening times.
www.tssa.org.uk /index-co.php3?id_article=97   (620 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Train punctuality on the rise
Ministers were warned yesterday that it would be "lunacy" to privatise Britain's only publicly owned train operator after official figures showed that government-run South Eastern Trains was among the star performers on the network this summer.
The punctuality of South Eastern Trains jumped from 78% to 83.4% in the three months to September.
South Eastern Trains has been in public hands since the Strategic Rail Authority sacked the commuter service's French operator, Connex, a year ago for poor financial management.
www.guardian.co.uk /transport/Story/0,2763,1375593,00.html   (398 words)

  
 Railnews :: News :: STRIKE TO HIT SOUTH EASTERN TRAINS ON 5 DECEMBER   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
SET has insisted there will be no job cuts and staff will be redeployed.
RMT general secretary Bob Crow said: “SET’s plans amount to a massive attack on jobs and services which would leave stations severely understaffed or not staffed at all for long periods.
South Eastern Trains runs services from London to Kent and parts of East Sussex.
www.railnews.co.uk /news.aspx?id=2238   (377 words)

  
 SRA - SRA Confirms Transfer from Connex to South Eastern Trains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
South Eastern Trains today began issuing posters and leaflets informing passengers and confirming that the services operated, the staff who provide them, and the validity of tickets will not change as a result of the transfer.
Further information about South Eastern Trains (SET), its senior management and its plans, can be found on a press release issued by SET, or by visiting www.setrains.co.uk SET is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the SRA.
On 26 June 2003, Connex Transport UK Ltd was placed on notice that its South Eastern rail franchise would terminate no later than 31 December 2003.
www.sra.gov.uk /news/2003/11/sra_confirm_transfer_connex_to_set   (332 words)

  
 JourneyCheck - South Eastern Trains
Train services between Hastings and Robertsbridge via Battle have been disrupted due to a tree on the line.
This sets the route that is shown when you come back to JourneyCheck.
If you don't set a default route the first route will be the default one.
www.journeycheck.com /southeastern   (321 words)

  
 National Rail Enquiries - South Eastern Trains
Penalty Fares are in operation and from the 12th June 2005 will be extended across the South Eastern Trains network, except for the routes Strood to Paddock Wood and Sittingbourne to Sheerness.
A limited number of cycles are carried on all train services except those timed to arrive in London between 0700 and 0959 or to depart from London between 1600 and 1859 (weekdays).
South Eastern Trains reserves the right to restrict the carriage of cycles on any train when the safety and comfort of customers may be affected or delays to train services may occur.
www.nationalrail.co.uk /companies/SE.html   (468 words)

  
 Lewisham Station - The Open Guide to London   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
It is generally faster to catch a South Eastern train than to catch the DLR and then tube.
The exits for the surface railway are all at the London end of the platforms; so, on trains towards London, it's best to be in the front few carriages and for trains from London, it's best to be as near the back as possible.
DLR trains: if intending to change to a bus, the front of the train is the best place to be.
london.openguides.org /index.cgi?id=Lewisham_Station;version=6   (232 words)

  
 The world's top south eastern trains websites
South Eastern Trains is a British Train Operating Company set up to provide train services to the south east of England including some of the busiest London commuter routes, following the loss of Connex South Eastern's franchise.
Part of the company's public information leaflet reads: "South Eastern Trains, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) will operate the franchise until a private company is appointed to manage the new 'Integrated Kent Franchise' planned for early 2005."
Train fares and schedules remain the same and trains and stations are manned by the same staff.
www.websbiggest.com /dir-wiki.cfm?cat=south_eastern_trains&tab=discuss   (227 words)

  
 Companies trading in profits is...: 27 Jan 2005: House of Commons debates (TheyWorkForYou.com)
That is what happened with the channel tunnel, Connex South Eastern and the maintenance contracts across the whole industry.
When South Eastern Trains was discussed at the London Labour party conference, which took place only weeks ago, it was agreed unanimously that South Eastern Trains should remain in the public sector.
All the statistics for every quarter of last year show that South Eastern Trains in the public sector has outperformed all the private sector elements of the industry.
www.theyworkforyou.com /debate?id=2005-01-27.524.1   (623 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | Firms join rail franchise bidding
The French firm was replaced five months later by South Eastern Trains, a subsidiary of the SRA.
Other train operators are expected to join the bidding for the franchise, with the successful company also set to run high speed services on the new Channel Tunnel Rail Link from 2008 or 2009.
Some unions have said they want to keep South Eastern Trains under public control, arguing reliability has improved over the past year.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/4038061.stm   (517 words)

  
 Trains HQ : South East Trains
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Trains HQ does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the content available on this Website.
Trains HQ excludes all liability of any kind (including negligence) in respect of any third party information or other material made available on, or which can be accessed using, this Website.
www.trainshq.com /southeasttrains/index.php   (746 words)

  
 Crete [FH]: Connex trains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
News & Reports South East Trains action is just the ticket About 100 RMT union members at South Eastern Trains (SET) are set to strike for 24 hours onthe progress made in the two years since Connex was thrown off the franchise and it was
London Underground Trains Plan your route on On-line timetables for UK trains plus a journey planner.
would change when the trains were privatised or when Connex took over M-train would have realised trains continue to turn up lateservice in April last year, Connex has been fined everyunacceptable level of late trains.
www.living-in-crete.org /train/trains/connex-trains.html   (360 words)

  
 How to find the Canterbury campus - University of Kent
The County of Kent is situated in the South East of England.
London Heathrow; either London Underground to London Victoria railway station (50 mins), train to Canterbury East (85 mins) or London Underground to London Charing Cross railway station or London Waterloo East railway station (50 mins), train to Canterbury West (90 mins).
London Luton; Train to London Bridge railway station (50 mins), train from London Bridge to Canterbury West (90 mins).
www.kent.ac.uk /maps/canterbury/find-campus.html   (543 words)

  
 Railways Online | South Eastern Trains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
South Eastern Trains operate services from London Victoria, London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross to various destinations in Kent and South-East London including Ashford International & Margate.
The South Eastern Trains Customer Services phone number is 0870 6030405 and their website address is http://www.setrains.co.uk.
South Eastern Trains operate services using the Following Trains: -
www.freewebs.com /railwaysonline/southeastern.html   (64 words)

  
 The Rail Vehicle Accessibility (South Eastern Trains Class 376) Exemption Order 2004
The text of this Internet version of the Statutory Instrument which is published by the Queen's Printer of Acts of Parliament has been prepared to reflect the text as it was Made.
Where you see a "continue" button at the bottom of the page of text, this indicates that there is another chunk of text available.
This Order may be cited as the Rail Vehicle Accessibility (South Eastern Trains Class 376) Exemption Order 2004 and shall come into force on 20th June 2004.
www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si2004/20041302.htm   (627 words)

  
 London Guide - London Underground Trains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Passengers on the Underground trains are not given the answers to the
Despite London Underground's claim that the interior of their trains are cleaned on a regular basis, the scientists made some alarming discoveries.
The trains on the District Line are very picky about where they go.
www.taunton-online.co.uk /london_underground_trains.html   (309 words)

  
 Fortune Cookie - UK Web Design and Build | Information | News | South Eastern Trains appoints Fortune Cookie
South Eastern Trains, the train operator that runs services in Kent, South London and parts of East Sussex has appointed web design and build agency Fortune Cookie to redesign its website and intranet.
Using RNIB validated Accessibility Guidelines, Fortune Cookie will also ensure that the new design is accessible by as many South Eastern Trains users as possible, including those with disabilities and those using a wide range of browsers and internet connection speeds.
One of the key challenges for passenger train operating companies is maximising revenue based on an allocated quota of tickets on certain routes.
www.fortune-cookie.com /information/news/295   (782 words)

  
 CONNEX   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
From September, Connex and York Region Transit will be offering local people a completely new and innovative alternative to the car.
A hybrid of a bus and a train, Viva rapid transit vehicles will run every 5 to 10 minutes along four major corridors in their own designated lanes, meaning that they can jump queues and avoid the gridlock that car drivers face.
And, to help with punctuality and to make sure the buses keep moving, a GPS-based queue-jumping system which turns traffic signals to green in favor of the buses, makes sure that a Viva vehicle beats the car every time.
www.connex.co.uk   (114 words)

  
 Days Out Guide Search Results
Spend a day to remember beside the south east's largest lake, a gem of blue set within beautiful Wealden countryside.
Over 4000 varieties of fruit trees and plants set in 150 acres of rural Kent.
The ticket covers return train travel and discounted entrance to: * The Canterbury Tales * Canterbury Cathedral * St Augustine's Abbey * 1 of 4 Canterbury Museums (The Roman Museum, The Westgate Towers, Museum of Canterbury or The Royal Museum & Art Gallery).
www.daysoutguide.co.uk /Attractions.aspx?County=Kent   (347 words)

  
 South Eastern Trains - South Eastern Trains Company news 1 January 1998
South Eastern Trains: Grades 4.0 - 4.3 Pay and General (21 December 2005)
South Eastern Trains: Ticket office machines dispute referendum (15 December 2005)
South Eastern Trains: Ticket Office Machine replacement dispute (2 December 2005)
www.tssa.org.uk /article-145.php3?id_article=97   (93 words)

  
 UpMyStreet - Train stations in Loose
Here are the 10 nearest train stations from
Call National Rail enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or use the National Rail website.
It is free to use and meets the Energywatch and Ofcom codes of practice.
www.upmystreet.com /local/transport/train-stations/l/Loose.html   (133 words)

  
 Grove Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Much of it consists of a housing estate built by the London County Council between the two world wars.
Train services from Grove Park station, operated by South Eastern Trains go to Bromley North, London Charing Cross and London Cannon Street stations.
This page was last modified 14:55, 7 March 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grove_Park   (106 words)

  
 BBC - London - Travel - South Eastern Trains
South Eastern Trains - Battle - replacement transport
Replacement bus service running between Hastings and Robertsbridge due to landslide at Battle.
Train info, updates and timetables for the London region
www.bbc.co.uk /london/travel/trains/southeastern_trains_feature.shtml   (189 words)

  
 South-West Trains - anagrams
"South Eastern Trains" -> "SE rear station shunt.
"South Eastern Trains" -> "‘e shunts station rear.
Find gold service anagrams of south-west trains (or any other text)!
www.anagramgenius.com /archive/southw.html   (82 words)

  
 South Eastern Trains Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Keep up to date with the latest travel information direct from our control centre, including Journey Check and Engineering Works.
The Department for Transport has announced that GoVia has been awarded the contract to run the Integrated Kent Franchise (IKF) from 1 April 2006.
Trains now on the move over the above route.
www.setrains.co.uk   (133 words)

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