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Buses & Trams · North LondonArriva bus drivers in Barnet-area garages to strike on 26 days between August and October 2026
More than 1,500 Arriva London bus drivers will strike on 26 dates from 14 August to 20 October 2026, disrupting services in Barnet-adjacent areas including Palmers Green, Edmonton and Enfield. The union demands improved working conditions amid extreme heat complaints.
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Projects · North LondonBrent Cross flyover upgrade starts after £10.8m DfT funding secured
Transport for London will start repairs on the Brent Cross A41 flyover and Staples Corner interchange this month after securing £10.8m from the Department for Transport. The project aims to lift the 7.5-tonne weight restriction and prevent £1.7bn in economic losses over 60 years.
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Tube & Rail · LondonA.A.D. Lang’s wooden Tube wheels trialled in 1930 but never adopted
In 1930, A.A.D. Lang tested laminated wooden wheels on London Underground tracks after they survived 192 miles of running and machine-gun fire. Murray Griffiths, Underground director, praised their quietness, but no records confirm full adoption. Lang’s firm later moved into fairground rides.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonA10 Great Cambridge Road signal failure disrupts Enfield drivers
Drivers in Enfield must approach the A10 Great Cambridge Road with caution after a signal failure at its junction with Hertford Road. Transport for London has not confirmed when repairs will be completed, affecting morning commutes and local traffic.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonA23 crash near Brixton closes road and causes heavy traffic
A collision on the A23 near Brixton has closed the road in both directions, causing significant delays. Transport for London has implemented diversions, with heavy traffic reported across South West London.
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