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63 stories from and about East London, mostly tube & rail, roads & driving, projects. The most recent ran on 18 September 2026. Page 3 of 4.
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Borough-wide and national stories that name East London or bear directly on it.
WorldTfL to face court over Walthamstow bus station death
Transport for London faces prosecution over alleged safety failings at Walthamstow bus station. A 74-year-old woman died after being struck by a bus in December 2023. The first court hearing is scheduled for September.
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Tube & Rail · StratfordVirgin Trains to explore Stratford stop for France services
Virgin Trains is considering making Stratford International a stop for its planned new train services to France, Brussels, and Amsterdam. The move is supported by East Ham MP Sir Stephen Timms, who highlighted the commercial and regeneration benefits for east London.
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Barking Road Closed Due to Emergency Incident
Gurdwara Way in Barking has been closed to traffic due to an emergency services incident. Emergency personnel are currently attending the scene.
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Tube & Rail · LondonVirgin Trains to run 20 services daily to Paris from 2030
Virgin Trains has secured permission to operate 20 return services daily between London St Pancras and the Channel Tunnel from 2030. The move challenges Eurostar's long-standing monopoly on the route and signals a significant investment in new rolling stock.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonHither Green station straddles Prime Meridian
Hither Green station in Lewisham, south-east London, offers commuters a unique geographical experience as it sits directly on the Prime Meridian. The line dividing the Eastern and Western Hemispheres is marked within the station's pedestrian tunnel.
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Buses & Trams · North LondonVintage buses offer free rides on historic 106 route
The London Bus Museum is hosting a heritage day on October 3, offering free rides on vintage buses from the 1950s to 1970s. The special service will run along the historic 106 bus route between Finsbury Park and Ash Grove.
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Cycling & Walking · South LondonE-bikes blocked pavements in Penge after app glitch
An app glitch caused e-bikes to be left blocking pavements in Penge, south-east London, forcing a blind man into the road. Lime has since updated its geofencing technology to prevent further issues.
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WorldNew Superloop bus route SL12 launches in Havering
Havering will see a new Superloop bus route, the SL12, launch on September 5, 2026. The service will connect Gants Hill and Rainham, passing through Romford and serving Queen’s Hospital and Elm Park. Passengers can travel for free during the first week.
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Roads & Driving · West LondonNotting Hill Carnival 2026: Tube, bus and road changes announced
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 30 and 31, 2026. Transport for London has announced widespread Tube station closures and restrictions, bus diversions, and extensive road closures within the carnival zone.
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Roads & Driving · West LondonCanal locks secured at night amid drought
Six locks on the Grand Union Canal's Hanwell Flight have been secured at night to prevent misuse impacting water levels. The Hertford Union Canal in east London is also closed to aid water management during the drought.
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Tube & Rail · Central LondonForgotten Bishopsgate Low Level station platforms still visible
Passengers travelling into Liverpool Street station may be passing the surviving platforms of Bishopsgate Low Level, a former Great Eastern Railway station that closed to passengers in 1916. Its platforms remain visible from trains approaching the terminus.
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Projects · South LondonData centre proposed for Charlton Riverside industrial land
A proposal for a large data centre has been submitted for industrial land at Charlton Riverside. Tyburn RWC Limited wants to build a 100,000 sq m facility, which would require the demolition of three locally listed buildings.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonA2 closures: Overnight roadworks shut slip roads and carriageway 21-24 August
National Highways will close slip roads and a stretch of the A2 westbound for overnight resurfacing from 21 to 24 August. Drivers leaving south-east London face diversions between 8 pm and 6 am each night, with some closures starting earlier.
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Buses & Trams · All LondonArriva bus strike halts 43 routes across north and east London
More than 1,500 Arriva London North drivers began a 48-hour strike on 17 August, disrupting 43 bus routes. Transport for London warned of little or no service on affected routes, including the 19, 29, 34 and SL1, until the strike ended at 4am on 19 August.
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Tube & Rail · LondonVirgin Trains wins approval for 20 daily London-Paris return services from 2030
Virgin Trains will run up to 20 daily return services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from October 2030 after the Office of Rail and Road approved track access. The decision covers a ten-year period, but the company must still secure safety approvals and access to other rail networks before services begin.
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Tube & Rail · LondonVirgin Trains to run London-Paris trains from 2030, ending Eurostar monopoly
Virgin Trains will operate up to 20 daily return services between London St Pancras and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from October 2030, following approval by the Office of Rail and Road. The decision ends Eurostar’s 30-year monopoly but requires further safety and network access agreements before services begin.
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Projects · South LondonWoolwich Free Ferry to stay free after TfL confirms no fare plans
Transport for London has ruled out introducing fares on the Woolwich Free Ferry, which has carried passengers and vehicles across the Thames without charge since 1889. The service, part of London’s road network, operates two hybrid ferries and faces occasional disruptions due to weather.
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Strikes & Disruption · North London1,500 Arriva bus drivers strike over 40°C cab heat in North London
More than 1,500 Arriva North London bus drivers began strike action on 14 August 2026, protesting cab temperatures exceeding 40°C. The union Unite says cooling systems reduce heat by only 2-3°C, risking driver health. Strikes continue until October, coinciding with Piccadilly line closures.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonClifford Wilby convicted of harassing Stella Creasy on Victoria line train
Clifford Wilby was convicted at Westminster Magistrates' Court of harassing MP Stella Creasy on a Victoria line train between Walthamstow Central and Finsbury Park. The court heard Wilby blocked Creasy’s exit, shouted at her, and ignored requests to stop before passengers intervened. Sentencing is due on 8 September 2026.
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New London-Paris high-speed trains ordered for 2029 launch
Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has ordered 19 new high-speed trains worth £1.7 billion for a London-Paris service starting in 2029. The fleet, operated by Trenitalia France, will include on-board bistros and upgraded Wi-Fi, competing directly with Eurostar for the first time in 30 years.
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