Date: 28/09/2021

Decision will have no impact on passengers or the frontline staff of LSER. The government will take over running services on Southeastern from 17 October 2021, after a serious breach of the franchise agreements good faith obligation in relation to financial matters was identified, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced today (27 September 2021).

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Government takes over running of LSER services in response to over £25 million breach of franchise agreement

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Decision will have no impact on passengers or the frontline staff of LSER.

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