Southeastern to run Network SouthEast anniversary train tour
A special rail journey will depart from and return to London Victoria on Saturday, September 12th, 2026.
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Southeastern is organising a special rail tour to commemorate four decades of Network SouthEast. The operator will use a restored Networker train for the one-off journey.
The tour is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 12th, 2026. It will begin and finish at London Victoria station. The route is planned to cover both Metro and Mainline lines, travelling to Ramsgate and Dover.
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This event follows a similar sold-out tour held previously. A total of 250 tickets will be made available for the journey. Demand is anticipated to be high, according to ianVisits.
Following the deduction of event costs, any surplus funds generated from ticket sales will be distributed among several UK charities. These include Alzheimer's Research UK, the Railway Benefit Fund, Railway Children, the Railway Mission, and the Transport Benevolent Fund CIO.
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+When is the Network SouthEast anniversary train tour taking place?
The special commemorative rail tour organised by Southeastern to celebrate 40 years of Network SouthEast is scheduled for Saturday, September 12th, 2026. The journey will depart from and return to London Victoria.
+What is the route for the anniversary train tour?
The tour will travel across both Metro and Mainline routes operated by Southeastern, heading to Ramsgate and Dover. The journey begins and ends at London Victoria station.
+How many tickets are available for the train tour?
There will be a limited number of 250 tickets available for the Network SouthEast anniversary train tour. Demand is expected to be high, as with previous similar events.
+What happens to the money raised from the train tour tickets?
After the costs associated with running the event have been covered, any remaining funds from ticket sales will be donated to several UK charities, including Alzheimer's Research UK and the Railway Benefit Fund.
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