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Fares & Tickets · LondonSouth Western Railway targets 95% fraud rate on Vauxhall-Waterloo tickets
South Western Railway reports up to 95% of barcode tickets between Vauxhall and Waterloo are used fraudulently, costing £1 million annually. A June 2026 enforcement operation identified 153 cases in four weeks, compared to seven last year. Fare evasion across the network has fallen by 67% since 2017.
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Fares & Tickets · Londonc2c launches £15 return fares to Southend for August 2026 day trips
c2c is selling £15 return tickets for day trips from London to Southend-on-Sea and surrounding stations in August 2026. The offer requires advance purchase and excludes peak times. Children aged 5-15 travel for £2 each, and railcard discounts apply.
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Roads & Driving · LondonA2 overnight closures affect Darenth, Cobham and Wick Lane junctions this week
Overnight closures on the A2 at Darenth, Cobham and Wick Lane junctions begin on 3 August. National Highways has published times and diversion advice for drivers travelling between 8 pm and 6 am this week.
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Projects · East LondonLondon Cable Car hits 20 million passengers, offers 20-year free travel prize
The London Cable Car has carried 20 million passengers since opening in 2012. To celebrate, Transport for London is offering a 'Golden Ticket' for 20 years of free travel. The competition runs until 16 August 2026 and is open to all visitors.
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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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WorldTfL extends 91 bus to Haringey Heartlands from 1 August 2026
Transport for London will extend the 91 bus from Crouch End Broadway to Wood Green via Haringey Heartlands on 1 August 2026. The N91 night service and 232 route will also change to improve access to the regeneration area, Haringey Council said.
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WorldSoutheastern cancels trains and runs buses for engineering work 3-7 August
Southeastern will cancel, divert or replace trains with buses from 3 to 7 August for engineering work. Replacement buses will run between Maidstone East and Ashford, Bromley South and Victoria, and Gillingham and Faversham. London Victoria to Orpington trains will skip stops after midnight.
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WorldSL12 Superloop bus route approved for Havering, launching 2026
Transport for London will introduce the SL12 Superloop bus route in Havering in 2026, connecting Gants Hill and Rainham via Romford, Elm Park, and Queen’s Hospital. The service, approved after a 2025 consultation, will run every 12 minutes on weekdays.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 night closures until 7 August affect Barnet drivers daily
Drivers in Barnet face nightly M25 closures until Friday morning, with sections near junctions 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 21A, 23, 24, 25 and 26 shut between 10 pm and 5:30 am. National Highways advises extra journey time and signed diversions.
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Projects · East LondonGallows Corner water works to finish by August end, TfL resurfacing unclear
Essex & Suffolk Water confirmed its Gallows Corner water main repairs are on schedule to complete by the end of August. Transport for London will then resurface the junction, but has not disclosed a timeline for reopening the full road network.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonTfL raises Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel tolls from 21 September
Transport for London has confirmed toll increases for the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels, starting 21 September. Peak charges for cars will rise by 20p, while motorbikes and large vans will see smaller increases. Residents in eligible boroughs may qualify for discounts.
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Tube & Rail · East LondonTwo fatal incidents on London transport network in 48 hours
A person died after being hit by a train at Bethnal Green Underground station on 31 July 2026, followed by a second fatality near Alexandra Palace railway station the next day. British Transport Police said neither incident was treated as suspicious and both cases will go to the coroner.
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Tube & Rail · East Londonc2c cancels 18 trains as 32°C heat disrupts east London and Essex services
c2c cancelled 18 trains on 29 July 2026 between Fenchurch Street and Essex due to extreme heat. Temperatures reached 32°C, triggering speed restrictions and overhead line concerns. Passengers can use Greater Anglia services between Southend Victoria and Liverpool Street with c2c tickets.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSouthern Railway replaces late-night trains with buses on Barnham to Chichester route
Southern Railway will replace late-night trains with buses on the Barnham to Bognor Regis and Chichester route from 27 to 31 July due to overnight engineering work. The 10.35pm London Victoria to Chichester service will terminate at Barnham, with buses continuing to Chichester.
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Buses & Trams · CroydonCroydon tram services suspended between Reeves Corner and East Croydon for August 2026 works
Transport for London will close the tram link between Reeves Corner and East Croydon from 6 to 30 August 2026 for engineering works. Evening services will also be disrupted on 16 and 20 August. TfL advises planning ahead and using buses or cycling as alternatives.
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