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New London-Paris high-speed trains ordered for 2029 launch
Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has ordered 19 new high-speed trains worth £1.7 billion for a London-Paris service starting in 2029. The fleet, operated by Trenitalia France, will include on-board bistros and upgraded Wi-Fi, competing directly with Eurostar for the first time in 30 years.
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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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Projects · North LondonHS2 plaque marks Brunel legacy 40 metres beneath Kensal Green
A plaque has been installed inside HS2’s Euston Tunnel, 40 metres below London, commemorating the Brunel family’s engineering legacy. The site lies beneath Kensal Green Cemetery, where the inventors of the tunnelling shield are buried. The tunnel is due to complete next year.
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TfL launches Babies on Board badge for parents expecting multiples
Transport for London has introduced a new Babies on Board badge for passengers expecting twins or triplets. The free badge, available across the TfL network, follows the success of the original Baby on Board scheme launched in 2006, with over 80,000 badges distributed annually.
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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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Projects · LondonTfL approves first self-driving taxis in Barnet for Uber-Wayve trial
Transport for London has granted 15 private hire licences for autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E taxis, allowing Uber and Wayve to begin passenger trials in Barnet and across London. A safety driver will remain in the vehicle during the initial phase.
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Projects · LondonTfL grants private hire licences to Wayve robotaxis in London
Transport for London has licensed a fleet of self-driving taxis developed by British firm Wayve, marking a first for commercial autonomous vehicles in the capital. A qualified driver must remain present, and separate approval is needed before fully driverless operation.
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Projects · North LondonBrent Cross flyover upgrade starts after £10.8m DfT funding secured
Transport for London will start repairs on the Brent Cross A41 flyover and Staples Corner interchange this month after securing £10.8m from the Department for Transport. The project aims to lift the 7.5-tonne weight restriction and prevent £1.7bn in economic losses over 60 years.
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Projects · LondonWayve robotaxis licensed for London Uber rides with safety drivers
Transport for London has licensed Wayve’s self-driving Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles for Uber rides in London. A safety driver will remain present during trials, which begin this summer for 100,000 people on Uber’s interest list. Full public rollout depends on further approvals.
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Projects · West LondonShepherd’s Bush Market rail bridge repainted in resident-chosen colours
The steel bridge carrying the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines over Uxbridge Road at Shepherd’s Bush Market is being repainted in white, grey and teal. The work runs 3 to 7 August, with one lane closed and temporary traffic lights in place.
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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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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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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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