Print Page - Network South East launched 10.6.1986

"On this day" today - 10th June - has offered the creation of Network South East.

Wikipedia tells us (here) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_SouthEast):

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On 10 June 1986, L&SE was relaunched as Network SouthEast, along with a new red, white and blue livery. The relaunch was intended to be more than a superficial rebranding and was underpinned by considerable investment in the presentation of stations and trains, as well as efforts to improve service standards.

I am struck by the number of restructures and changes

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On 1 April 1994, Network SouthEast was disbanded with its operations transferred to train operating units ready for privatisation.

and yet we still have the Network Rail Card (https://www.network-railcard.co.uk/about-the-railcard/benefits/) ...

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When you travel in the Network Railcard area with your Railcard, you and upto 4 adults can enjoy 1/3 off most rail fares while upto 4 kids between 5 and 15 get a whopping 60% off theirs when they travel with you!
The Network Railcard costs just £30, so it will pay for itself after a couple of trips
Over a year, you could save an average of £122**

Not only does the Network Railcard save you money on travel, but you can also save a pretty penny on days out, things to do, meals and more with our partners. Take a look at Offers and competitions to see what's available.

Which is a sensible marketing tool and (I believe) has been something of an influence on persuading people to use rail ... from Templecome to Tunbridge Wells, from Worcester to Worthing and from Banbury to Brighton. I still wonder why - nearly 40 years later - this railcard is not valid at Swindon or Chippenham - surely far more "South East" than Worcester or Exeter.

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