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27 stories from and about Stratford, mostly tube & rail, projects, fares & tickets. The most recent ran on 26 September 2026. Page 1 of 2.
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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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Tube & Rail · StratfordNew DLR trains return to Stratford to Woolwich route
New Docklands Light Railway trains, first introduced in October 2025, are being gradually returned to service after being removed due to braking problems in wet weather. The initial route for their reintroduction is Stratford International to Woolwich Arsenal.
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Tube & Rail · StratfordSwan on DLR track halts services at Pudding Mill Lane
A swan on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) track at Pudding Mill Lane caused rush-hour service suspensions on Monday. Transport for London confirmed a trained rescue team safely removed the bird.
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Also affecting Stratford
Borough-wide and national stories that name Stratford or bear directly on it.
Tube & Rail · LondonTube crime rises 4.4% as assaults reach record
Crime across Transport for London's network increased by 4.4% in the first six months of this year, with assaults on the Tube reaching a record high. The Central and Northern lines recorded the highest number of offences.
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London Overground services face weekend disruption
London Overground passengers should prepare for significant disruption this weekend, September 26-27, due to essential engineering works. Several lines will experience partial or full suspensions, with advice to use alternative transport.
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Tube & Rail · East Londonc2c trains: Engineering work disrupts East London lines
c2c train services are experiencing disruptions this week due to engineering works. Services between Stanford-le-Hope and Pitsea are affected until Thursday, with significant alterations planned for all lines on Sunday, September 27.
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Barons Court Station and Tube Lines Closed This Weekend
Barons Court station will be shut from Friday, September 18, to Sunday, September 20, for refurbishment. Several Tube and Overground lines will also see partial or full closures across Greater London over the weekend.
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Sodexo Extends TfL Food Services Contract
Sodexo UK & Ireland has renewed and expanded its food services contract with Transport for London (TfL) for another three years. The deal, which began on September 1, 2026, includes more locations and will cater to approximately 7,000 extra staff each day.
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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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Elizabeth line, Tube, and rail services face disruption
Passengers travelling across London are experiencing significant disruption on the Elizabeth line, Southern, Thameslink, District, Piccadilly, and Mildmay lines due to vandalism, a person hit by a train, and a lack of drivers.
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Tube & Rail · East Londonc2c trains face disruption from track work
Passengers using c2c services in east London and Essex should prepare for disruptions this week due to ongoing track maintenance. Several evening services are cancelled, and significant engineering work is planned for Sunday, September 13.
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Tube & Rail · LondonDLR introduces new trains after safety recall and delays
The first of 54 new trains for the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) are being introduced to London's transport network. The fleet faced delays and a safety recall, with Transport for London apologising for the disruption.
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Tube & Rail · All LondonFirst new DLR train returns to service after modifications
The first of 54 new Docklands Light Railway trains has returned to passenger service after modifications addressed a performance issue. The trains were withdrawn in September 2025 due to problems during low-adhesion conditions.
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Fares & Tickets · LondonTfL Pink Card Readers Can Lower Tube Fares
Transport for London (TfL) has issued guidance on the use of pink card readers on the Tube. These readers are essential for ensuring passengers are charged the correct pay-as-you-go fare, particularly when travelling across London without passing through Zone 1.
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Projects · West LondonOld Oak Common station completes HS2 platforms as surface work lags
Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA has completed the six underground HS2 platforms at Old Oak Common station in West London. The surface station, intended for GWR and Elizabeth line services, currently has six of eight platforms built, with the remaining two dependent on a future mainline railway closure.
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Tube & Rail · West LondonChiltern Railways cancels West Ruislip to Marylebone trains after heatwave derailments
Chiltern Railways has cancelled or delayed trains between West Ruislip and London Marylebone after two passenger trains derailed near London during last week’s heatwave. Network Rail and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch are probing the causes, while passengers are advised to expect disruption until the evening.
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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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Stansted Express halves Sunday trains on 16 August for engineering work
Stansted Express will run half-hourly services on Sunday 16 August due to planned engineering work, cutting usual frequencies. An additional half-hourly service will operate between Stansted Airport and Stratford, but travellers are advised to allow extra journey time.
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Southwark Tube closes early for four weeks of construction work
Southwark Tube station will close to Jubilee line passengers for several hours each weekday evening from 22 July 2025 for nearly four weeks. The closure supports construction work above the station, with no alternative step-free access available during the works.
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Tube & Rail · East LondonArmed police cause Central line delays after Stratford station incident
Passengers on the Central line faced delays this morning after armed officers responded to an incident at Stratford station. Transport for London confirmed the disruption lasted 45 minutes, with no injuries reported. The cause of the alert remains unclear, while services have since resumed.
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Strikes & Disruption · Central LondonStansted Express and Greater Anglia trains cancelled from central London
Stansted Express and Greater Anglia have cancelled multiple trains between central London and Stansted Airport, leaving passengers stranded. No replacement buses have been announced, and no timeline given for service resumption.
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Tube & Rail · LondonReedham swing bridge repairs force bus replacement on Norwich-Lowestoft line
Passengers travelling between Norwich and Lowestoft on 29 and 30 August must use rail replacement buses while engineers repair the swing bridge at Reedham. Greater Anglia confirmed the disruption, though most East Anglia services remain open for the August bank holiday weekend.
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Tube & Rail · East Londonc2c suspends Basildon line trains for five nights of engineering works
c2c has suspended train services on the Basildon and Ockendon lines for engineering works starting 10 August. Replacement buses will operate between Stanford-le-Hope and Pitsea, while Basildon line trains will terminate at Laindon. Further diversions are planned for 15 August.
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