South Eastern Trains (stylised as Southeastern) was a publicly owned train operating company that operated the South Eastern Passenger Rail Franchise between November 2003, when it took over from Connex South Eastern, and 1 April 2006, when Southeastern began operating the new Integrated Kent franchise.

[1] On 18 January 2005 the Strategic Rail Authority issued the Integrated Kent franchise Invitation to Tender to the shortlisted bidders.

[2] On 30 November 2005 the Department for Transport awarded Govia the Integrated Kent franchise.

The services operated by South Eastern Trains transferred to Southeastern on 1 April 2006.

[5] Rolling stock was maintained at Ashford and Ramsgate depots.