Subject
Lord Hendy
London Travel News has published 12 stories involving Lord Hendy, from September 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 · West LondonHS2 tunnel link completed to Old Oak Common
High Speed 2 has completed a significant tunnel connection from West Ruislip to the future Old Oak Common station. This milestone brings the project closer to its operational phase and promises substantial economic benefits for the local area.
West London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 40- Tube & Rail · All London
See it. Say it. Sorted. campaign logs 83,000 crimes
The 'See it. Say it. Sorted.' campaign, marking its 10th anniversary, has led to nearly 83,000 crimes being recorded via texts to British Transport Police. The initiative encourages passengers to report concerns on the rail network.
All London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 50 · Hype 40 - Tube & Rail · All London
BTP gets £63m boost for 200 new officers
The British Transport Police will receive significant funding over three years to recruit over 200 additional officers. This investment aims to enhance safety across the rail network, supported by improved CCTV and the continued success of the 'See it. Say it. Sorted.' campaign.
All London4 min readTrust 40 · Craft 45 · Hype 20 
Tube & Rail · North LondonKings Langley Station to Get £10.6m Step-Free Access
Kings Langley station will undergo a £10.6 million upgrade to introduce step-free access. A new footbridge and three lifts are planned, aiming to complete the project by July 2027. The work is part of the Department for Transport’s Access for All programme.
North London3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Tube & Rail · StratfordStratford International eyed for European train services
Mayor Sadiq Khan is in talks with the government about international trains stopping at Stratford International. The move could bring services to and from France and other European countries to east London, with rail minister Lord Hendy confirming government support.
Stratford3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Tube & Rail · StratfordStratford International eyed for new international train services
Plans for international train services to stop at Stratford International station have received strong backing from Rail Minister Lord Hendy. Virgin Trains is exploring the possibility of including the East London hub in its new routes to continental Europe.
Stratford3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 60 · Hype 45- Tube & Rail · London
Chiltern Railways brought into public ownership
Chiltern Railways has been brought under government control as part of the Great British Railways programme. The Department for Transport stated that 25 additional daily services will be introduced from December, aiming to tackle overcrowding and improve reliability.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20 
Tube & Rail · South LondonHither Green Station lifts and footbridge to open March 2027
Hither Green Station's multi-million pound redevelopment, part of Network Rail's Access for All programme, is progressing with new lifts, entrances, and a footbridge set to open in March 2027. The project aims to provide full step-free access to all six platforms.
South London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Tube & Rail · All LondonCancelled Train Tickets Valid on Other Operators
Rail passengers facing cancelled services will now be able to use their original ticket on alternative trains from different operators. The policy, extended from this weekend, covers services departing up to two hours before or after the cancelled journey.
All London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · All LondonPassengers can switch trains for free after cancellations
Rail passengers will have an immediate right to travel on other operators' services for free when their trains are cancelled. The change, effective from Sunday 20 September, aims to simplify journeys and end confusion during disruption.
All London3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · All LondonRail passengers to travel free on other services after cancellations
Passengers whose trains are cancelled will soon be able to use services from other operators at no extra cost. The Department for Transport is expanding a scheme to cover more intercity routes from Sunday 20 September 2026, aiming to simplify rail travel during disruptions.
All London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
WorldBereaved military families to get free rail travel
Hundreds of bereaved military family members can travel by train free of charge this Remembrance weekend. The Department for Transport is offering one next of kin a free ticket on National Rail services to attend commemorative events.
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