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67 stories from and about South London, mostly tube & rail, roads & driving, projects. The most recent ran on 20 September 2026. Page 3 of 4.
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Projects · South LondonLewisham Taxicard failure leaves disabled councillor waiting 90 minutes in 30°C heat
A Lewisham councillor waited 90 minutes for a Taxicard taxi on 29 July before wheeling herself home in 30°C heat. An administrative error on her account prevented a wheelchair-accessible vehicle from being booked. The Mayor of Lewisham has demanded performance data from London Councils.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonCrash closes Crofton Road in Orpington near Princess Royal Hospital
A collision on Crofton Road in Orpington forced the road’s closure near Princess Royal University Hospital on 10 August 2026. Emergency services responded, and diversions were put in place, affecting local traffic and hospital access.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSouthwark Tube closes weekdays 9:45-16:15 for four weeks from 17 August 2026
Southwark Tube station will shut to Jubilee line passengers between 09:45 and 16:15 on weekdays from 17 August to 11 September 2026. Transport for London advises commuters to walk to Waterloo or take the 40 or 63 bus from Blackfriars or Elephant & Castle instead.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonWesthorne Avenue in Sidcup closed after serious crash
Westhorne Avenue, a key route between Sidcup and Eltham, has been closed since early morning after a multi-vehicle collision. Police have diverted traffic and warned of delays lasting several hours while recovery and forensic work takes place.
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Projects · South London£7m power cable upgrade completed under South London railway and tramlines
UK Power Networks has installed 9 km of 33 kV cables beneath roads, tramlines and a live railway in South London, costing £7 million. The project used horizontal directional drilling to minimise disruption to residents and transport services, while future-proofing the local electricity network.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonVictoria line passenger needs surgery after unprovoked Tube attack
A man required surgery after being repeatedly kicked on a Victoria line train between Stockwell and Vauxhall at 11:10 am on 10 July. British Transport Police described the attack as unprovoked and released a description of the suspect, who was with a woman.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSouth Western Railway blocks digital tickets on Vauxhall-Waterloo route to stop fare fraud
South Western Railway and GTR have stopped digital ticket sales for short routes like Vauxhall to Waterloo after detecting widespread fraud. Passengers must now collect paper tickets from machines. The government is expanding a fare-tracking app to tackle £400m annual rail fraud losses.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonEffingham Junction rail closures force weekend bus replacements
South Western Railway will cancel trains near Effingham Junction on 8-9 August due to engineering works. Buses will replace services between Surbiton and Guildford via Cobham on Saturday, while Sunday services will call at additional stations and terminate early.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSouthern trains cancelled between West Croydon and Sutton this weekend
Southern has cancelled trains between West Croydon and Sutton this weekend due to overnight engineering works. The 12:30 am service from London Victoria to Sutton will terminate early at West Croydon, with buses replacing trains until 9:30 am on Sunday. Journey times will be longer.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSoutheastern diverts Charing Cross trains to Victoria on 8 August
Southeastern will divert trains from London Charing Cross to Victoria on 8 August while engineering works block lines between Lewisham and Orpington. Hither Green, Grove Park and five other stations will close, with buses replacing trains between Lewisham and Orpington, and Greenwich and Sidcup.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonThameslink cancels 42 trains after overhead line fault in Streatham
Thameslink has cancelled 42 trains and suspended services between Balham and Norwood Junction after an overhead line fault near Streatham Hill station. Eighteen stations are affected, including London Bridge and Blackfriars. Engineers expect repairs to continue until late evening.
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Projects · South LondonBeckenham CPZ hours extended to midnight from 10 August 2026
Residents and visitors in Beckenham face new parking rules from 10 August 2026, as Bromley Council extends controlled parking zone hours to midnight. The changes affect seven streets, including Kelsey Park Road and Fairfield Road, with a 2-hour maximum stay and 1-hour no-return rule.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonBromley Council closes roads for Thames Water works until February 2028
Bromley Council issued a temporary traffic order on 5 August 2026 for Thames Water maintenance works, restricting vehicle access on 18 streets. The order lasts up to 18 months, with enforcement under the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonTwo crashes cause traffic queues on Deptford and Brockley roads
Two separate crashes on roads in Deptford and Brockley caused traffic delays on 6 August 2026. Emergency services attended both incidents, which blocked lanes and created queues for drivers in the area.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonA2 overnight closures 7 to 10 August affect Harbledown, Brenley Corner and Ebbsfleet slip roads
National Highways will close the eastbound Harbledown exit, the westbound A2 between A2050 and Brenley Corner, and the westbound Pepperhill and Ebbsfleet slip roads on consecutive nights from 7 to 10 August. Diversions will be signed and drivers advised to allow extra time.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonTfL to restrict vehicle movements on A2 and A102 in Greenwich and Bexley
Transport for London will enforce a traffic regulation order on sections of the A2 and A102, affecting slip roads and main routes in Greenwich and Bexley. The restrictions, which allow exemptions for emergency vehicles, will be signposted and may disrupt local journeys. Objections must be submitted in writing by 21 August 2026.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonM23 crash shuts northbound lanes near Gatwick Airport for six hours
A multi-vehicle collision on the M23 northbound near Gatwick Airport caused lane closures and delays for six hours on 12 September. National Highways confirmed five vehicles were involved, with no serious injuries reported. All lanes reopened by 20:30.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonM23 and A13 closed after separate multi-vehicle crashes near London airports
Two major roads near London airports were closed on 14 October after separate multi-vehicle crashes. The M23 near Gatwick and the A13 near Rainham both saw lane closures and diversions, causing delays for commuters and airport-bound traffic.
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Projects · South LondonEast Croydon footbridge to open in 2027 after 14-year delay
The footbridge at East Croydon station, closed since its 2013 opening, will finally open to the public in 2027. Croydon Council, Network Rail, and developer Menta Regeneration have agreed funding to replace the glass barrier and complete the eastern entrance.
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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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Also affecting South London
Borough-wide and national stories that name South London or bear directly on it.
- Tube & Rail · London
DLR's new trains return to service after modifications
The first of London's new Docklands Light Railway trains has resumed carrying passengers. Modifications were made to resolve problems that led to the trains being withdrawn shortly after their introduction last year.
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Tube & Rail · LondonNorthern line Morden extension marks 100 years
The Northern line's extension to Morden, which opened on September 13, 1926, marked a significant development for London Underground. The project cost approximately £5 million and introduced new architectural styles and passenger facilities.
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Projects · LondonFree London Events: Festivals, Carnivals and Exhibitions This Week
Residents can enjoy a range of free activities across London this week, including the closing events of the Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, Notting Hill Carnival, and various film festivals. Exhibitions and a river race also feature.
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Tube & Rail · LondonSouthern Railway cancels all Watford Junction to Clapham Junction services
Southern Railway has suspended all trains between Watford Junction and Clapham Junction after overhead line equipment failed near Watford on 15 August 2026. Replacement buses are running, but journeys will take at least an hour longer until engineers complete repairs.
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Tube & Rail · HeathrowHeathrow rail tunnel closure strands passengers until Monday night
Passengers travelling to Heathrow Airport face severe rail disruption after Network Rail closed a tunnel for safety reasons. Elizabeth line services between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow Terminals 4 and 5 are suspended until the end of Monday, while Heathrow Express runs at half capacity. Tickets are valid on the Tube and four bus routes.
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Buses & Trams · LondonMet Police downgraded murderer Simon Levy’s risk before two women killed
Simon Levy, 40, was convicted of murdering Carmenza Valencia Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins in 2025 after the Metropolitan Police downgraded his risk to women. Delays by British Transport Police and the Crown Prosecution Service allowed him to remain free despite video evidence of assaults.
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