South Eastern Trains facts for kids
| Franchise(s): | South Eastern 9 November 2003 – 31 March 2006 |
|---|---|
| Main {{{nameforarea}}}(s): | Greater London |
| Other {{{nameforarea}}}(s): | Kent, East Sussex |
| Fleet size: | approximately 350 |
| Stations called at: | 178 |
| National Rail abbreviation: | SE |
| Parent company: | Strategic Rail Authority (publicly owned) |
| Web site: | [http://http://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk http://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk] |
South Eastern Trains was a company that ran passenger trains in the United Kingdom. It operated for a short time, from November 2003 until April 2006. This company was responsible for the train services known as the "South Eastern Passenger Rail Franchise."
Contents
What Was South Eastern Trains?
South Eastern Trains was a special kind of company. It was called a "train operating company." This means its main job was to run trains for passengers. They managed the trains, staff, and services on specific routes.
A Brief History of South Eastern Trains
This company started running trains in November 2003. It took over from another train company called Connex South Eastern. Connex South Eastern had been running the services before that. South Eastern Trains was set up to keep the trains running smoothly.
Where Did South Eastern Trains Operate?
South Eastern Trains operated in a busy part of England. Their services covered areas in Greater London. They also ran trains through the counties of Kent and East Sussex. This region is in the southeast of England. The company managed 178 train stations in these areas. They had a fleet of about 350 trains.
What Happened Next?
South Eastern Trains did not operate for very long. On 1 April 2006, another company took over. This new company was called Southeastern. Southeastern continued to run the train services in the same region. The change was part of a plan to improve train services.
| Preceded by Connex South Eastern |
Operator of South Eastern franchise 2003 - 2006 |
Succeeded by Southeastern Integrated Kent franchise |
