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Tube & Rail · StratfordStratford International to welcome cross-Channel trains
Stratford International Station is set to become a destination for cross-Channel trains, with the Government supporting Mayor Sadiq Khan's £20 million plan. Virgin Trains has secured track access for services to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam starting in 2030.
Stratford3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40- Projects · London
Andy Burnham backs London transport and housing boost
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has outlined plans to unlock London's 'untapped potential' through improved transport links and housing. A proposed 'London Deal' with Mayor Sadiq Khan and the Greater London Authority seeks to provide the capital with more devolved powers.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 40 - Tube & Rail · All London
Burnham launches campaign against loud phone use on public transport
Andy Burnham has announced a new campaign targeting antisocial behaviour on public transport, including playing loud music or videos from phones without headphones. Commuters in London have shared their frustrations with the issue, questioning the campaign's enforcement.
All London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 - Tube & Rail · All London
New campaign targets loud music on public transport
A new national campaign aims to curb loud music and videos on public transport. Local authorities will be given powers to issue fines of up to £100 for non-compliance, though unions argue this is insufficient to protect transport workers.
All London3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 - Airports · Heathrow
Healey backs Heathrow third runway growth case
Chancellor John Healey has indicated support for a third runway at Heathrow, citing a "pro-growth" case. This contrasts with Prime Minister Andy Burnham's stance, who suggested the decision should rest with Londoners. Heathrow's owners are reportedly considering their next steps regarding planning permission.
Heathrow3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Airports · Heathrow
Heathrow chiefs warn investors may quit over runway delay
Heathrow's investors are considering reassessing expansion plans if a decision on a third runway is not made soon. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has voiced concerns, favouring regional investment.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 60 · Hype 45 - Airports · Heathrow
PM Andy Burnham Refuses to Back Heathrow Third Runway
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has refused five times to support a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Citing London Mayor Sadiq Khan's opposition and climate targets, his stance casts significant doubt on the £49 billion expansion plan.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 69 · Hype 41 
Airports · GatwickAir India crash: Families demand probe into remains mix-up
Families of British citizens killed in the Air India plane crash on 12 June 2025 are demanding a formal investigation into the incident and the subsequent handling of victims' remains, after one man discovered his mother's casket contained another person's body.
Gatwick3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · 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
WorldDisabled bus pass holders gain 24-hour free travel from April 2027
From 1 April 2027, disabled bus pass holders in England will travel free on local services at any time of day. The change, funded by £60 million from central government and Greater Manchester, ends current weekday limits of 9.30 am to 11 pm.
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Tube & Rail · London5.46pm Euston to Crewe train carries 170% capacity despite extra seats
The 5.46pm London Euston to Crewe service operated by London Northwestern Railway was running at 170% capacity last autumn, Department for Transport figures show. The operator has since increased seating from 460 to 812, but commuters still report standing for the full two-hour journey.
London5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 45