UK Government Takes Over Train Operator Southeastern

UK Government Takes Over Train Operator Southeastern
A Southeastern train in an undated handout photo, which has become the first train service in the UK to use data on passenger weight to enable better social distancing. Southeastern/PA
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The UK Government is to take over running services on train operator Southeastern, also known as the London & South Eastern Railway Limited (LSER), after a “serious breach” of its franchise agreement.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said an investigation by his department identified evidence that since October 2014 the company has not declared more than £25 million ($34.2 million) of historic taxpayer funding which should have been returned.