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Simon Lightwood
London Travel News has published 6 stories involving Simon Lightwood, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
WorldElizabeth line extension beyond Abbey Wood remains uncertain
The Elizabeth line currently terminates at Abbey Wood, with no confirmed plans for an extension further into Kent. Despite early proposals and recent calls from a local MP, Transport for London has stated no such extension is planned.
3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Buses & Trams · All London14.5 million children used buses for free in August
Over 14.5 million children travelled on buses for free in England during August as part of the Great British Summer Savings Scheme. The initiative aimed to help families with costs and increase bus usage.
All London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 40
Tube & Rail · CroydonCroydon rail bottleneck plans to be re-examined
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to revive stalled plans for the Croydon rail bottleneck, known as CARS. Transport Minister Simon Lightwood confirmed the scheme was scrapped in 2021 without stakeholder notification. Fixing the bottleneck could unlock significant economic value.
Croydon4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Tube & Rail · CroydonPM vows to revive stalled £2.9bn Croydon rail upgrade
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to revisit the Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme (CARS), a major rail upgrade project previously scrapped. The scheme aims to alleviate significant bottlenecks around East Croydon and Windmill Bridge Junction, impacting services from Gatwick Airport and Brighton.
Croydon4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
WorldLiverpool City Region secures £86.3m for bus franchising
Liverpool City Region is set to bring its bus services under public control with £86.3 million in government funding until 2029. The move aims to deliver better, more reliable services and affordable fares for passengers.
3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Buses & Trams · LondonChildren aged 5-15 ride free on local buses across England in August 2026
Families in Barnet and across England can travel for free on participating local buses with children aged 5-15 during August 2026. The government scheme includes routes to attractions like LEGOLAND Windsor and Windsor Castle, extending beyond Transport for London’s free travel zone.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 80 · Hype 30