As children return to school, an extra Southeastern train will make it easier for pupils to get home in east Kent.
An additional weekday afternoon service is now operating between Faversham and Ramsgate.
It was introduced following a request from Ursuline College in Westgate where a change to its finishing time would have meant children had to wait an hour for the next service.
Mark Wittekopf, from Southeastern’s train planning team, said: “We know our railway provides access to education, employment and training opportunities for millions of people across the south-east.
“The introduction of this additional train is an example of how we’re working with communities to provide a better service. We hope it will make it easier for children to get home, while removing the need for more car journeys in the area.
“Electric rail travel is one of the most sustainable transport options – with just one Southeastern train removing up to 500 cars from the roads.
The train leaves Faversham at 15:15, calling at Whitstable (15:24),
Chestfield & Swalecliffe (15:27),
Herne Bay (15:32),
Birchington-on-Sea (15:40),
Westgate-on-Sea (15:44),
Margate (15:48),
Broadstairs (15:54),
Dumpton Park (15:58) and
Ramsgate (16:02).
It then joins another train and forms the 16:07 to Charing Cross via Canterbury West and Ashford International.
