Southeastern is keeping to its commitment of being a forces-friendly employer through signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
They have also launched a dedicated Veteran Network in partnership with Royal British Legion.
The former railway station at the Port of Dover's Eastern Dock Cruise Terminal 1 was the location of the signing ceremony. This station played a very important role in the movement of troops and supplies during the world wars.
The signing service was held on the 28th October and marks a century since the opening of the South Eastern & Chatham Railway War Memorial.
Southeastern's work to establish the Veterans Network is a first in the train operating industry. The initiative works along side the company's forces-friendly approach to support a community of veterans, reservists, cadet force volunteers, family members and supporters across the industry.
Steve White, Managing Director of Southeastern, said: “We are proud to make a promise to the nation and ensure that those who have served in the armed forces, reservists, and their families, are at the heart of the Southeastern family.
“Today we are reaffirming our longstanding commitment to supporting veterans, recognising that they are integral to the great teams we have across our network and our 4,600 strong workforce, and where better to do it than here in Dover.”
Former Air Vice-Marshal Matt Wiles, CB, CBE, added: “It is vital that businesses acknowledge and understand the needs of the armed forces community and build genuine partnerships. Southeastern's focus on the career development, training, and creating a safe and great place to work, is making a difference every day to the lives of the veterans who work for them and the wider armed forces community.”
