Subject
Lewisham
London Travel News has published 17 stories involving Lewisham, from August 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Tube & Rail · London
Tube strikes announced over new working hours
The RMT union has announced a series of upcoming tube strikes in London. The industrial action is being taken in response to a dispute over new working hours and proposed changes to shift patterns.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 10 - Tube & Rail · South London
Bakerloo Line extension to Lewisham delayed until 2027
Transport for London has delayed the public consultation for the Bakerloo Line extension to Lewisham. The project, which aims to connect Elephant and Castle to Lewisham, now faces a potential opening year of 2040.
South London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 - Tube & Rail · London
Southeastern trains cancelled on Hayes line Sunday
Southeastern passengers travelling on the Hayes line this Sunday, November 8, should expect significant disruption. Trains between London Charing Cross and Lewisham will be cancelled until around 9.15am, with replacement buses operating.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20 
Tube & Rail · South LondonSix South London Boroughs Remain Without Tube Stations in 2026
As of 2026, six London boroughs will have no London Underground stations, all situated south of the River Thames. These areas, including Bexley and Croydon, depend on National Rail, London Overground, and tram services.
South London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
WorldLoampit Hill A20 in Lewisham closed after crash
Loampit Hill, part of the A20 in Lewisham, has been closed to traffic. The closure is reportedly due to a crash, leading to diversions for bus services.
1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61- Tube & Rail · South London
Southeastern trains cancelled across South London this weekend
Southeastern passengers face significant disruption this weekend, October 17-18, due to planned engineering works. Key lines in South London will be closed, with station closures and replacement bus services in operation.
South London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 41 - Projects · South London
Blackheath homes plan risks market, say campaigners
Plans for 45 new homes and a public square on a Blackheath car park face opposition from residents and traders who fear it will end the weekly farmers' market. Developers say the scheme has support and will improve facilities.
South London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 87 · Hype 30 
Roads & Driving · LondonA217 in Hammersmith and Fulham is UK's most delayed A-road
The A217 in Hammersmith and Fulham has been identified as Britain's most delayed A-road. Drivers on this route lose an average of four minutes and 23 seconds per mile, significantly more than the national median.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40- Tube & Rail · South London
Lewisham train services disrupted by engineering works Sunday
Southeastern trains will face significant changes on Sunday, October 4, due to engineering work near Lewisham. Several routes will be cancelled, diverted, or skip the station, with replacement bus services operating.
South London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20 - Tube & Rail · London
New Tube, DLR and Overground stations planned for London
Plans for new London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, and London Overground stations are advancing. These include a potential Bakerloo line extension to Lewisham, a DLR link to Thamesmead, and the West London Orbital route.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 
Roads & Driving · East LondonA2 Route Through South East London Detailed
The A2 road begins in Borough as Great Dover Street and transforms into a major dual carriageway as it travels through Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich, and Bexley. Its modern route differs from the historic Roman road.
East London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 20- Projects · London
TfL plans West London Orbital route and DLR extension
Transport for London is consulting on a potential 18.5km West London Orbital route connecting Hendon and Hounslow. Separately, a proposed extension of the Docklands Light Railway to Thamesmead is estimated to cost £1.6 billion.
London4 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 - Tube & Rail · All London
Southeastern trains face disruption until October 2
Southeastern passengers in Bromley, Bexley, Lewisham, Dartford, and Greenwich should expect changes to late-night train services from Tuesday, September 29 to Friday, October 2, due to essential engineering works.
All London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 
Tube & Rail · South LondonLewisham Station Closed All Weekend for Engineering Work
Lewisham station will be closed throughout the weekend of September 26 and 27 due to engineering works. This closure will affect multiple Southeastern train routes, with eight stations only accessible via replacement buses. Passengers are advised to check travel plans.
South London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 41- Tube & Rail · London
Southeastern trains cancelled on four nights this week
Southeastern is cancelling train services between Lewisham and Gravesend via Sidcup on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights this week. The cancellations are due to essential engineering work. Replacement buses will operate, and some train services will be diverted.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20 
Tube & Rail · South LondonHither Green station straddles Prime Meridian
Hither Green station in Lewisham, south-east London, offers commuters a unique geographical experience as it sits directly on the Prime Meridian. The line dividing the Eastern and Western Hemispheres is marked within the station's pedestrian tunnel.
South London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
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.
South London4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 62 · Hype 15