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WorldTube inspector faces action after stopping violent fare dodgers
A Tube inspector is facing disciplinary action from London Underground Limited after intervening in a violent attack by fare dodgers at Bond Street station in October last year. The RMT union has stated the inspector used minimum force necessary and will seek an explanation from the operator.
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Tube & Rail · LondonTube crime rises 4.4% as assaults reach record
Crime across Transport for London's network increased by 4.4% in the first six months of this year, with assaults on the Tube reaching a record high. The Central and Northern lines recorded the highest number of offences.
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Fares & Tickets · LondonTfL fare evasion losses reach £211m as hidden 10% cut revealed
Transport for London’s annual fare evasion losses may reach £211 million, £21 million more than the £190 million figure it publishes, after a 10% reduction to account for incomplete data. TfL aims to cut evasion from 3.5% to 1.5% by 2031 but has never released its confidence assessment.
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Tube & Rail · LondonSouth Western Railway cuts fare evasion at Waterloo after barcode misuse surge
South Western Railway has reduced fare evasion by 67% since 2017 after a targeted crackdown at London Waterloo. Up to 95% of barcode tickets between Vauxhall and Waterloo were misused, costing the operator nearly £40 million annually. Residents travelling from Barnet stations may see increased ticket checks.
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Fares & Tickets · LondonSouth Western Railway targets 95% fraud rate on Vauxhall-Waterloo tickets
South Western Railway reports up to 95% of barcode tickets between Vauxhall and Waterloo are used fraudulently, costing £1 million annually. A June 2026 enforcement operation identified 153 cases in four weeks, compared to seven last year. Fare evasion across the network has fallen by 67% since 2017.
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