When was the South Eastern Railway formed?
Q: When was the South Eastern Railway formed?
A: The South Eastern Railway was formed in 1836.
Q: What route did the SER initially construct?
A: The South Eastern Railway initially constructed a route from London to Dover.
Q: What other railways did the SER absorb or lease?
A: The South Eastern Railway absorbed or leased other railways, including the London and Greenwich Railway and the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway.
Q: Where were most of the company's routes located?
A: Most of the company's routes were located in Kent, eastern Sussex and the London suburbs.
Q: Was there a long cross-country route from Redhill, Surrey to Reading, Berkshire?
A: Yes, there was a long cross-country route from Redhill, Surrey to Reading, Berkshire.
Q: Did the SER open branch lines in Tunbridge Wells?
A: Yes, branch lines were opened to Tunbridge Wells as well as Hastings, Canterbury and other places in Kent.
