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Tube & Rail · East Londonc2c passengers face disruption from engineering works
Passengers travelling on c2c services in east London and Essex should expect significant disruption and cancellations throughout September due to planned engineering and maintenance works. Several lines will be diverted, and rail replacement services will operate.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA13 Shut After Crash
The A13 was closed on 10 September 2026 due to a crash. The Lodge Avenue flyover was affected, causing significant disruption. The road has since reopened.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonStar Lane Closed Near Canning Town Park Due to Police Incident
Star Lane in Canning Town has been closed by police due to an ongoing incident. Live updates are being provided by authorities as the situation develops near a local park.
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Tube & Rail · East Londonc2c trains face disruption from track work
Passengers using c2c services in east London and Essex should prepare for disruptions this week due to ongoing track maintenance. Several evening services are cancelled, and significant engineering work is planned for Sunday, September 13.
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Buses & Trams · East LondonNew Superloop bus route SL12 launches in Havering
Transport for London has launched the new Superloop route SL12, connecting Gants Hill and Rainham. The service, which uses zero-emission electric buses, is free to use until September 11 and expands the Superloop network into Havering.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA12 Lane Blocked After Multi-Vehicle Crash
A multi-vehicle collision on the A12 in East London has led to significant traffic disruption, with one lane blocked. The incident caused delays for commuters and travellers.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonDagenham crash: Man taken to hospital after Wood Lane incident
A man was taken to hospital after a crash in Dagenham on Thursday, August 20. Emergency services, including police, ambulance, and fire crews, attended the scene on Wood Lane.
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Buses & Trams · All LondonArriva bus strike halts 43 routes across north and east London
More than 1,500 Arriva London North drivers began a 48-hour strike on 17 August, disrupting 43 bus routes. Transport for London warned of little or no service on affected routes, including the 19, 29, 34 and SL1, until the strike ended at 4am on 19 August.
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Tube & Rail · East LondonArmed police cause Central line delays after Stratford station incident
Passengers on the Central line faced delays this morning after armed officers responded to an incident at Stratford station. Transport for London confirmed the disruption lasted 45 minutes, with no injuries reported. The cause of the alert remains unclear, while services have since resumed.
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Projects · East LondonLondon Cable Car reveals east London’s landmarks from 90 metres up
The London Cable Car, running between Greenwich Peninsula and Royal Docks, offers views of the Thames Barrier, London City Airport and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Transport for London says the 10-minute journey shows east London’s industrial history and modern developments from above.
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Roads & Driving · Central LondonWhitechapel Road crash shuts two lanes until 29 August
A three-vehicle collision on Whitechapel Road has closed two eastbound lanes near the Royal London Hospital. Transport for London expects the closure to last until 29 August, with buses and cyclists diverted via Cable Street.
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Tube & Rail · East Londonc2c suspends Basildon line trains for five nights of engineering works
c2c has suspended train services on the Basildon and Ockendon lines for engineering works starting 10 August. Replacement buses will operate between Stanford-le-Hope and Pitsea, while Basildon line trains will terminate at Laindon. Further diversions are planned for 15 August.
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Thames Water repairs burst main cutting supply to Redbridge homes
Thames Water engineers are repairing a burst water main on Chigwell Road in Redbridge, disrupting supply to thousands of homes across east London and Essex. A drive-through bottled water station is operating at Tesco on Southend Road until 9pm on 9 August 2026.
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Buses & Trams · East LondonBroken bus on A118 High Street disrupts 11 TfL routes in Stratford
A stalled bus on the A118 High Street in Stratford caused delays and diversions for 11 Transport for London bus routes. TfL urged passengers to allow extra time and consult drivers for updates, though no date was given for the incident.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonTfL raises Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel tolls from 21 September
Transport for London has confirmed toll increases for the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels, starting 21 September. Peak charges for cars will rise by 20p, while motorbikes and large vans will see smaller increases. Residents in eligible boroughs may qualify for discounts.
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Tube & Rail · East Londonc2c cancels 18 trains as 32°C heat disrupts east London and Essex services
c2c cancelled 18 trains on 29 July 2026 between Fenchurch Street and Essex due to extreme heat. Temperatures reached 32°C, triggering speed restrictions and overhead line concerns. Passengers can use Greater Anglia services between Southend Victoria and Liverpool Street with c2c tickets.
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