Projects
New lines, station rebuilds and long-term infrastructure work.
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Projects · South LondonWandsworth Roundabout adverts to be raised on timber trellis despite 80 objections
Wandsworth Council is reviewing plans to replace the metal advertising loops at Wandsworth Roundabout with a taller timber trellis. Over 80 objections have been filed, raising concerns about design, road safety, and loss of daylight for nearby residents. The decision is pending.
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Projects · East LondonGallows Corner roundabout delays leave Havering residents without answers
Havering MP Julia Lopez has accused the Mayor of London of ignoring Freedom of Information requests about cost overruns and project mismanagement at Gallows Corner roundabout. Works, originally due to finish in September 2025, remain incomplete as Essex and Suffolk Water finalise repairs.
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Projects · South LondonWandsworth Roundabout advertising tower faces replacement after 133 objections
A planning application to replace the 29-year-old advertising structure at Wandsworth Roundabout has sparked 133 objections from residents. Wildstone Estates’ proposed tree-like design, featuring four digital screens, has been criticised as an eyesore and a potential hazard for drivers. Wandsworth Council will decide the outcome.
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Projects · South LondonWoolwich Free Ferry to stay free after TfL confirms no fare plans
Transport for London has ruled out introducing fares on the Woolwich Free Ferry, which has carried passengers and vehicles across the Thames without charge since 1889. The service, part of London’s road network, operates two hybrid ferries and faces occasional disruptions due to weather.
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Projects · West LondonOld Oak Common HS2 platforms finished but conventional rail delayed to 2029
HS2 has completed six 450-metre high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common station, but conventional rail services will not arrive until 2029 due to a 12-day blockade to Paddington. Two tunnel boring machines are already heading towards Euston, with breakthrough expected in 2027.
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Projects · LondonLondon transport deputy mayor to outline climate plans at Manchester conference
London’s deputy mayor for transport, Seb Dance, will address climate resilience at the Institution of Civil Engineers’ conference in Manchester. His speech will cover infrastructure changes needed for rising temperatures and their impact on residents and workers across the capital.
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Projects · East LondonLondon Cable Car reveals east London’s landmarks from 90 metres up
The London Cable Car, running between Greenwich Peninsula and Royal Docks, offers views of the Thames Barrier, London City Airport and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Transport for London says the 10-minute journey shows east London’s industrial history and modern developments from above.
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Projects · South London£7m Sydenham cable project tunnels under railway without stopping trains
UK Power Networks replaced 9 km of 33,000-volt cables between Sydenham Park and Churchfields, using horizontal drilling to avoid disrupting rail services. The £7 million scheme, part of a wider £30 million upgrade, installed new ducts to future-proof local electricity supplies.
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Projects · East LondonRedbridge seeks £80m to rebuild closed Broadmead Road Bridge
Redbridge Council has applied for £80 million from the government’s Structures Fund to rebuild Broadmead Road Bridge, which has been closed for several years due to structural defects. The bridge spans the Central line and serves residents, businesses and emergency services in Woodford.
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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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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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