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<p>Rail operators, including Southeastern, have been working at pace to respond to
changing passenger travel patterns since the pandemic, as it is crucial that industry
stays alert to fluctuations in demand whilst delivering good value for the taxpayer
and responds accordingly. Therefore, the Department agreed to consider requests from
operators for derogations against the requirement to formally consult on timetable
changes throughout 2022. Subsequently, on 5 August 2022 the Department issued Southeastern
with a formal derogation against the requirement to undertake a consultation exercise
in respect of its December 2022 timetable changes.</p>
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