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59 stories from and about North London, mostly roads & driving, tube & rail, buses & trams. The most recent ran on 19 September 2026. Page 1 of 3.
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Cycling & Walking · North LondonParkland Walk opens as London’s longest nature reserve after Crouch End line closure
Crouch End station, opened in 1867, never became part of the Northern line because electrification stopped in 1939. The disused track was later adopted by Haringey Council and opened as Parkland Walk in 1984, creating London’s longest nature reserve.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonA406 Delays: Crash and Lorry Breakdown Cause Major Congestion
Two separate incidents on the A406 North Circular Road are causing substantial traffic delays across North London. A crash westbound at Bowes Road and a broken-down lorry eastbound at Henlys Corner have resulted in extensive queues and lane closures.
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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 · 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.
North London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Projects · North LondonCanal Museum offers Halloween tours through Islington Tunnel
The Canal Museum near King's Cross is hosting Halloween-themed tours through the Islington Tunnel between October 29th and 31st. Ticket prices for the tours, which include museum entry, range from £11.25 for children to £26.75 for adults on a special 'Scream Tea' trip.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonA406 North Circular Blocked by Westbound Crash
A crash on the A406 North Circular Road caused lane closures and significant traffic disruption westbound. The incident occurred on September 13, 2026, affecting travel for many residents.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonBrent Cross Flyover works begin September 30 with overnight A406 closure
Essential renewal works on the Brent Cross Flyover will commence on the night of September 30, involving overnight closures of the A406 North Circular. The two-year project aims to strengthen the structure and improve safety.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonEpping Ongar Lights Party Express returns for Christmas 2026
The Epping Ongar Lights Party Express will run on selected dates between 14 November 2026 and 2 January 2027. The steam train experience features illuminated carriages and woodland displays, with three new shows for 2026.
North London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Tube & Rail · North LondonNew £1bn battery trains to serve North from 2034
The UK government is investing around £1 billion in 29 new British-built battery-electric trains for TransPennine Express services. The trains will be built in Derby and are expected to enter service from winter 2034, reducing journey times across the North.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonUK to build 29 new battery-powered trains in Derby
The UK government has announced the construction of 29 new battery-powered trains to be built in Derby. The Adessia Stream fleet will enter service in 2034, promising faster journeys and increased capacity on rail networks.
North London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Roads & Driving · North LondonNorth Circular Road Blocked By Emergency Incident
The North Circular Road in South Chingford experienced significant disruption on 29 July 2026 due to an emergency services incident. Traffic was severely affected as the road was blocked, causing delays for commuters and residents.
North London1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Buses & Trams · North LondonArriva North London bus strikes called off after air con deal
Industrial action by Arriva North London bus drivers has been cancelled following a new agreement that includes fitting air conditioning to buses by May 2027. The dispute centred on working conditions during hot weather.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonManor House Tube station straddles two London boroughs
Manor House Underground station, on the Piccadilly line, is situated on the boundary between the London boroughs of Hackney and Haringey. It features four street entrances, with three in Hackney and one in Haringey, allowing passengers to cross borough lines underground.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonDisused Northern Line Station Inspires Children's Book
A children's book inspired by the disused North End Northern Line station, planned to be the deepest on the network, has been published. 'The Somewhere Station' by Daniel and Gabriel Marsh features characters trapped in a fictionalised abandoned station, with illustrations by Belsize Park artist Jesse Brown.
North London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 40
Cycling & Walking · North LondonBrent families can join free cycling festival from 18 to 22 September
From 18 to 22 September Brent will host a free family cycling festival. Six rides and three festival sites are organised by the Brent Cycle Activation Network, backed by Brent Council and the London Cycling Campaign. Dr Bike will offer safety checks and a bike‑bus will run to Kingsbury primary school.
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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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Buses & Trams · North LondonTfL proposes scrapping route 67 and rerouting 149 to Wood Green
Transport for London plans to withdraw route 67 and extend route 149 to Wood Green, removing direct bus links between Edmonton Green and London Bridge. The changes aim to reduce underused capacity on the A10 corridor but would require some passengers to change buses. Residents have until 12 November to respond.
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Buses & Trams · North LondonBus routes 259, 279 and 349 face major changes
Transport for London (TfL) is withdrawing bus route 349 entirely and restructuring routes 259 and 279 from 5 September 2026. The changes aim to reduce service duplication and better match services to passenger demand across north London.
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Strikes & Disruption · North LondonArriva North London bus strikes postponed after improved offer
Planned industrial action by over 1,500 Arriva North London bus drivers on September 4 has been postponed. The dispute concerned unacceptable temperatures on buses. An improved offer has been made and will now be put to a member ballot.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonBounds Green Tube station straddles two London boroughs
Bounds Green Underground station, on the Piccadilly line, sits on the boundary between the London Boroughs of Haringey and Enfield. It also straddles Travelcard Zones 3 and 4, affecting residents with different council tax responsibilities and travel costs.
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Also affecting North London
Borough-wide and national stories that name North London or bear directly on it.
Tube & Rail · All LondonPiccadilly Line faces severe delays after signal failure
Severe delays are affecting services on the Piccadilly Line. The disruption is a result of a signal failure, impacting journeys for many Londoners. Further updates on restoration are awaited.
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WorldNeasden Waste Fire Halts Tube Lines
A large fire at the LondonEnergy Wembley Waste Transfer Station in Neasden prompted a significant response from the London Fire Brigade, leading to the closure of the Metropolitan line and partial suspension of the Jubilee line. All employees were confirmed safe.
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Tube & Rail · LondonNight Tube photographer’s 1990s zine released after 30-year delay
A photographer who documented London Underground passengers between 1992 and 1995 has released a zine of his work, showing late-night crowds before the Night Tube began in 2016. Mark McEvoy’s images, taken on Fridays and Saturdays around 11 pm, depict punks, partiers and commuters in the final years of the last train rush.
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M25, M23 and M3 close overnight for roadworks affecting Barnet drivers
National Highways will close sections of the M25, M23 and M3 from 9 pm tonight for overnight roadworks. The A282 Dartford East Tunnel will also shut, affecting commuters travelling to Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Heathrow and Gatwick until 5.30 am.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow expansion consultation opens as skills pipeline for Barnet workers at risk
The government has launched a consultation on the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement, which campaigners say is vital to retain engineering and construction skills in Barnet. Without new projects, thousands of apprentices and graduates trained on HS2 could leave the sector, risking future infrastructure delivery.
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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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