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551 stories from and about London, mostly tube & rail, roads & driving, projects. The most recent ran on 18 September 2026. Page 8 of 28.
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Tube & Rail · LondonFreedom Pass online portal to close for two weeks
The online portal for London's Freedom Pass scheme will be unavailable from 5pm on Monday 31st August until 9am on Tuesday 15th September. During this period, residents cannot apply for new passes, request replacements, or update personal information online.
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Projects · LondonLondon's free events: August bank holiday weekend highlights
As the August bank holiday approaches, Londoners can enjoy a range of free events across the capital. Highlights include Notting Hill Carnival's 60th anniversary, pop-up beaches, and museum exhibitions.
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Projects · LondonTunnelling Society Chair Calls for Planning Reform
Alastair Smith, chair of the British Tunnelling Society, has called for significant reforms in project planning and delivery. He aims to improve public perception of tunnelling and address a skills gap exacerbated by the termination of a key university program.
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Tube & Rail · LondonMetropolitan Line Suffers Severe Delays After Wembley Park Fire Alert
A fire alert at Wembley Park has caused severe delays on the Metropolitan Line. The alert has been resolved, but services are still affected as they return to normal. Alternative travel options are available.
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Roads & Driving · LondonRotherhithe Tunnel Closed After Collision
The Rotherhithe Tunnel has been closed in both directions following a collision. The incident is causing significant traffic disruption, and live updates are being provided.
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Central line part suspended after casualty on track
The Central line is experiencing a partial suspension. This disruption is due to a reported casualty on the track. Further updates will follow as the situation develops.
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Greater Anglia trains to resume after Wickford derailment
A Greater Anglia train derailed near Wickford station on August 14, disrupting services to Southend Victoria. Normal operations are anticipated by August 26, though the Wickford to Southminster line will use replacement buses until August 28.
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Eurostar to launch double-decker trains and new routes
Eurostar is set to introduce double-decker trains, named 'Celestia', from May 2031, significantly boosting seating capacity. New direct services to Antwerp will begin in December 2026, with further routes to Germany and Switzerland planned for the 2030s. Virgin Trains also aims to launch services by 2030.
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Campaigners demand 'death trap' floating bus stops be scrapped
Campaigners are calling for the removal of floating bus stops in London, citing safety concerns for disabled and visually impaired individuals. A viral video has amplified calls for action, with activists arguing that current designs make public transport inaccessible.
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Piccadilly Line Faces Weekend Closure for Train Upgrades
The Piccadilly line will be closed between Cockfosters and Uxbridge from August 25 to August 27 for essential upgrade works. The closure is part of a programme to introduce a new fleet of trains and increase capacity.
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Network Rail invests £2.6bn in weather resilience
Network Rail is investing £2.6 billion in track maintenance and renewals to enhance the railway's resilience against extreme weather. This follows recent heatwave-related incidents and forecasts of a powerful El Niño event.
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Bank Holiday engineering works to disrupt Tube, Overground, DLR and Tram services
Significant engineering works are scheduled across London's transport network between August 24 and August 31. Passengers should expect service disruptions on the Northern, Piccadilly, DLR, Windrush lines, and London Trams.
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Waterloo station trials security dogs
London Waterloo station has introduced a team of three security dogs as part of a three-month trial. The canine patrols, a first for a major UK railway station, aim to enhance passenger safety and deter anti-social behaviour.
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Elephant & Castle Northern Line entrance closed until late September
Transport for London has confirmed the Northern Line entrance at Elephant & Castle station will remain closed until late September due to water ingress damaging lifts. The closure affects commuters using the station, with no alternative entrance currently available for step-free access.
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Fares & Tickets · LondonTfL fare evasion losses reach £211m as hidden 10% cut revealed
Transport for London’s annual fare evasion losses may reach £211 million, £21 million more than the £190 million figure it publishes, after a 10% reduction to account for incomplete data. TfL aims to cut evasion from 3.5% to 1.5% by 2031 but has never released its confidence assessment.
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Tube & Rail · LondonTube delays on 20 August 2026 disrupt London commuters with no cause confirmed
Commuters faced severe delays across the Tube network on 20 August 2026, according to a single regional report. No lines, times, or causes were specified, and Transport for London has not commented. The lack of detail leaves residents unclear on the scale or duration of the disruption.
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Parents must renew Zip Oyster cards before school term starts
Transport for London has urged parents in Barnet and across London to verify and renew their children’s Zip Oyster photocards before the new school term begins. Invalid cards could lead to travel disruptions, while the Weekend Hopper fare offers discounted bus and tram travel until 31 August.
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Tube & Rail · LondonPotters Bar train death closes London-Stevenage line until 4pm
A person died after being struck by a train at Potters Bar station on 20 August 2026, forcing the closure of all lines between London and Stevenage. Services were cancelled, delayed or diverted until 16:00, affecting six operators including Thameslink and LNER.
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AtkinsRéalis secures six TfL contracts for London transport upgrades
AtkinsRéalis has been appointed to six of seven lots on Transport for London’s new Professional Services Framework (PSF3). The contract allows TfL to procure external support for major transport projects, including tube upgrades and road renewals, over three years with an optional extension.
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Barnet groups can apply for £10,000 walking and cycling grants until 28 September
Barnet-based community and not-for-profit groups have until 28 September to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to run walking and cycling projects. The scheme, managed by Groundwork London, has supported over 100,000 Londoners since 2015 and funded more than 500 projects across the capital.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonCrash Blocks Shoreditch High Street, Causing Major Delays
A collision has caused a significant blockage on Shoreditch High Street in East London, leading to widespread traffic disruption. The incident is impacting travel on the A10, with drivers advised to seek alternative routes.
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WorldBadenoch lawyers up over Wandsworth council tax hike
Kemi Badenoch has instructed lawyers to challenge the government over local funding cuts. This follows a proposed 94% council tax increase by Wandsworth Council, which blames an £84m annual government funding reduction. The final decision on the tax rise is expected early next year.
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Tube & Rail · Central LondonMan admits attempted rape on Bakerloo Line train
A man has admitted attempting to rape a woman on a Bakerloo Line train in central London. Vincent Saxon pleaded guilty to the charge at Inner London Crown Court and is due to be sentenced on 30 October.
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WorldMan detained after Elizabeth Line worker's fatal attack
A man has been detained indefinitely in hospital after punching an Elizabeth Line worker who later died from his injuries. The attacker was found to have caused the fatal injury but was deemed unfit to stand trial.
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Cycling & Walking · Central LondonDozens of Lime bikes block pavement on Lime Street
More than 50 Lime rental bikes were found blocking the pavement on Lime Street in central London on Tuesday, September 15. The obstruction required a lorry driver to move bikes to exit the street, and locals have expressed frustration.
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Tube & Rail · Central LondonElizabeth Line tunnel ventilation maintenance contract planned
Rail for London Infrastructure plans to spend £19m on maintaining the Elizabeth line's tunnel ventilation and controls. The contract will cover three years from March 2027, with potential for extensions, ensuring safety and operational reliability.
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Projects · WestminsterLord Byron statue returns to Hyde Park after 60 years
A statue of the poet Lord Byron has been returned to Hyde Park, London, after being moved from its original location in the 1960s. The restoration and relocation project cost £380,000 and was supported by the current Lord Byron.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonWhitton Avenue East shut after incident causes traffic chaos
Whitton Avenue East in north west London was closed due to an emergency incident, leading to widespread traffic disruption. The road closure caused significant delays for commuters and residents in the surrounding areas.
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Tube & Rail · West LondonNortholt Tube Station Gains Step-Free Access
Northolt tube station in West London now offers step-free access following the installation of a new lift and walkway. The project, which began before the pandemic, faced delays and resumed in February 2025. This upgrade enhances accessibility for many residents.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonBurrage Road closed after crash causes traffic
Burrage Road in south London has been shut following a road traffic collision. The incident is leading to significant traffic congestion and diversions for drivers in the Woolwich area.
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Projects · CroydonCroydon to pilot electronic tagging for prolific shoplifters
Croydon Council is set to trial electronic tagging for prolific shoplifters later this year. The move aims to identify repeat offenders and ensure consequences for theft, following a significant number of reported incidents in the town centre.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow third runway needs climate policy change, advisers say
Heathrow's proposed third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies, according to the Climate Change Committee. Expansion is conditional on the aviation industry funding cleaner fuels and carbon removal technologies.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonKilburn High Road station reopens after ceiling collapse
Kilburn High Road station was temporarily closed on September 15, 2026, due to a ceiling collapse at its entrance. Debris blocked the pavement, and Transport for London arranged alternative travel options before the station reopened at midday.
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Tube & Rail · East Londonc2c passengers face disruption from engineering works
Passengers travelling on c2c services in east London and Essex should expect significant disruption and cancellations throughout September due to planned engineering and maintenance works. Several lines will be diverted, and rail replacement services will operate.
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WorldElizabeth line worker died after punch, court told
An Elizabeth line worker died after being punched at Ilford station on 4 December 2024. Jorge Ortega suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and died two days later. The accused, Ayodele Jamgbadi, is charged with murder but is unfit to stand trial.
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Tube & Rail · All LondonHS2 Civils Contract Renegotiations Expected to Continue for Three Months
HS2 Ltd chief executive Mark Wild has revealed that the renegotiation of two remaining main works civils contracts for HS2 Phase 1 is expected to take another two to three months. The original £15bn budget for these contracts had been spent by 2024.
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Roads & Driving · M25Stranded HGV causes 42-minute M25 delays
A stranded heavy goods vehicle led to significant traffic disruption on the M25 motorway. The incident resulted in delays of 42 minutes and caused queues to form.
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Miniature Holborn Pub Model on Display at Ye Olde White Horse
Miniature artist Dean Sarsfield has crafted a detailed 1:24 scale model of the Ye Olde White Horse pub in Holborn. The replica is now on display behind the bar of the establishment, and Sarsfield's work will also feature in a London exhibition.
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Roads & Driving · West LondonBus Crashes Off A40, Causing Major Delays
A bus has left the A40 carriageway in West London, leading to significant traffic disruption. Emergency services are at the scene.
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Tube & Rail · West LondonGWR trains diverted to Euston during Dolphin Junction repairs
Great Western Railway services will be diverted to London Euston instead of Paddington on several weekends in late 2026 due to essential repairs at Dolphin Junction. The £27.8 million project will also see the Elizabeth line closed between Maidenhead/Heathrow and Paddington.
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