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Lord Hendy
London Travel News has published 6 stories involving Lord Hendy, from September 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- 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.
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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.
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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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