In our article about Michael Portillo’s visit to Sevenoaks on Monday we suggested, tongue-in-cheek we thought, that he might take time to fix the lights at the Kippington entrance. So it was to our surprise that magically the lights were fixed on … Continue reading →
To save money – and the planet – there has been a programme to turn off street lights for some of the night in parts of Sevenoaks. We’re been asked by councillors whether early-morning rail users have found any problems with … Continue reading →
On Monday evening 25 January at 1830 on BBC Two the latest edition of “Great Railway Journeys” sees Michael Portillo journey from Ashford to Sevenoaks, ending the programme at Knole. Michael will be very welcome to enjoy The Final Days of Southeastern. … Continue reading →
The Sevenoaks Rail Travellers Association works closely with the Sevenoaks Cycle Forum on common issues – such as getting the inadequate and dangerous cycle racks at Sevenoaks station replaced. The Association of Train Operating Companies is now conducting a survey on … Continue reading →
The Sevenoaks Rail Travellers Association has long been campaigning to bring TfL’s standards of service and integrated ticketing to the Sevenoaks area.
So we are pleased that the first steps have been taken with this morning’s announcement from the Secretary of State for Transport and the Mayor of London about proposals to create a better integrated rail network in London and the South East.
Continue reading →During this week’s cold snap we have been seeing passenger reports that some trains have had no heating; and also passenger reports that some trains are boiling. Southeastern have told our colleagues at Dartford that it’s alright because “complaints about train … Continue reading →