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- 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.
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Buses & Trams · South LondonTfL Proposes Bus Route 415 Withdrawal in South London
Transport for London is consulting on significant changes to bus services in South London, including the potential withdrawal of route 415 and the extension of route 333. The Superloop SL4 service may also be rerouted.
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WorldS4 bus route in Sutton to add four extra weekday journeys
The S4 bus route in Sutton will receive four additional weekday journeys starting November 1. These extra services aim to ease pressure on peak-time services, particularly for schoolchildren, following concerns about overcrowding and unreliability.
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Buses & Trams · South LondonTfL proposes to scrap 415 bus route
Transport for London is proposing to withdraw the 415 bus service, which runs between Old Kent Road Tesco and Tulse Hill station. A public consultation is underway to consider extending the 333 bus route to cover parts of the 415’s journey.
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Route 6 to be first London bus run by TfL's new public company
London's Route 6 will become the first bus service operated by Transport for London's new publicly owned company, Buses for London, from late 2027. The move aims to give TfL more control over service quality and operations.
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Buses & Trams · East LondonSuperloop SL12 bus announces wrong destination
A review of the new SL12 Superloop bus service in east London found the route to be clean and comfortable. However, onboard announcements repeatedly stated the bus was travelling in the opposite direction of its actual route.
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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.
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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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WorldSL12 Superloop bus route approved for Havering, launching 2026
Transport for London will introduce the SL12 Superloop bus route in Havering in 2026, connecting Gants Hill and Rainham via Romford, Elm Park, and Queen’s Hospital. The service, approved after a 2025 consultation, will run every 12 minutes on weekdays.
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