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New record for Chunnel operator

New record for Chunnel operator

15 January 2014

Eurotunnel took an unprecedented number of vehicles between Folkestone and Pas-de-Calais over the festive period.

Pensioner's petition against centre revamp plans

Pensioner's petition against centre revamp plans

15 January 2014

A Teynham man is appealing for support to stop a £9 million expansion of a nearby distribution hub.

Railway maintenance depot’s future in doubt

Railway maintenance depot’s future in doubt

15 January 2014

Bombardier's depot in Chart Leacon, Ashford, could be closing after over 50 years, amid news that their last contract is due to expire in March.

Commission to reconsider ferry ruling

Commission to reconsider ferry ruling

08 January 2014

The Competition Commission says it will look again at whether Eurotunnel broke any rules when it bought cross-Channel ferries, launching MyFerryLink.

Commuters turn to coach

Commuters turn to coach

08 January 2014

With rail fares rising, a coach firm is reporting record passenger numbers.

Kent firm among UK's fastest growing

Kent firm among UK's fastest growing

07 January 2014

A logistics management business has been recognised for its impressive expansion over the last three years.

No disruption caused at port, despite weather warnings

No disruption caused at port, despite weather warnings

07 January 2014

The Port of Dover has remained open, with ferry services running to schedule.

Train tickets go up... but it could be worse

Train tickets go up... but it could be worse

02 January 2014

Southeastern passengers today face a hike in fares... but the increase is less than the government suggested.

Eurostar celebrates two record-breaking milestones

Eurostar celebrates two record-breaking milestones

30 December 2013

2013 is our best year ever reveals Eurostar boss, as passenger numbers break the 10 million barrier for the first time.

It's business as usual says airport boss

It's business as usual says airport boss

30 December 2013

Manston Airport will still play an 'integral part' in the future of the British aviation industry claims chief executive following takeover.

Still flying the flag for an airport off the Kent coast

Still flying the flag for an airport off the Kent coast

30 December 2013

Backers of a £39bn plan to build a four-runway hub airport on Goodwin Sands say the scheme isn't dead in the water despite Davis Commission snub.

Protesters’ anger over waste recycling plant

Protesters’ anger over waste recycling plant

23 December 2013

Objections have been raised to an application for a demolition and construction waste recycling plant.

Larger Christmas travel surge expected

Larger Christmas travel surge expected

19 December 2013

A high-speed train operator has forecast an 11% rise in passengers over the festive period, compared with the same time last year.

Timetable to deal with rail disruption

Timetable to deal with rail disruption

17 December 2013

Southeastern has unveiled plans for more high-speed trains and extra capacity to deal with the long-term closure of London Bridge for refurbishment.

Kent grounded by airport report

Kent grounded by airport report

17 December 2013

The Davies Commission's interim report has not considered using any of Kent's current airports to deal with the South East's capacity problem.

Head to south of France all year round

Head to south of France all year round

16 December 2013

Eurostar will extend its service to the region next year and plans to run trains all-year-round if the trial is a success.

Acquisition leads to Thomas Cook partnership

Acquisition leads to Thomas Cook partnership

12 December 2013

A travel services company has earned an exclusive long-term commercial contract with the national agent after buying a company for more than £2m.

New Thames crossing won't cut through Paramount Park land

New Thames crossing won't cut through Paramount Park land

12 December 2013

The government has today abandoned one of the routes for a new Thames crossing - after fears it could jeopardise plans for the huge Paramount Park.

Airport to rescue as fog descends

Airport to rescue as fog descends

12 December 2013

Four planes headed for Heathrow carrying nearly 500 passengers had to divert to a Kent runway after bad weather made it unsafe for them to land.

Large load will travel through the county this weekend

Large load will travel through the county this weekend

12 December 2013

An electricity transformer that was due to travel through east Kent last weekend will now be moved this Saturday.

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