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Tube & Rail · LondonFacial recognition cameras to trial at London Underground stations for four months
British Transport Police will begin a four-month trial of live facial recognition cameras at selected London Underground stations. The technology will compare passengers' faces against a watchlist of individuals wanted for offences including sexual assault and knife crime. Images of non-matches will be deleted immediately.
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Tube & Rail · LondonJubilee line suspended between Willesden Green and Stanmore after fire alert
A fire alert at Wembley Park station on 12 August 2026 has suspended Jubilee line services between Willesden Green and Stanmore. TfL is accepting bus tickets for affected passengers. Delays also reported on Bakerloo, Elizabeth, Central and Mildmay lines.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA13 Ripple Road closed after lorry fire sends smoke across Barking
A lorry fire on the A13 Ripple Road in Barking forced the closure of both carriageways on 12 September 2024. Around 100 firefighters tackled thick smoke visible across East London, with diversions in place for hours. No injuries were reported, but delays affected bus routes.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonWeeknd Wembley concerts to disrupt Tube and rail services in August 2026
Thousands of fans attending The Weeknd’s Wembley Stadium concerts on 14-19 August 2026 will face engineering works on London Northwestern Railway and crowded Tube services. Brent Council will fine illegally parked vehicles near the venue, while TfL advises checking live updates before travel.
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Tube & Rail · LondonTfL shoots 655 pigeons at London stations in two years
Transport for London culled 655 pigeons between March 2024 and March 2026, using air rifles as a last resort. TfL says the birds pose health and safety risks, but campaigners argue non-lethal methods work better and should replace shooting.
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Tube & Rail · LondonBromley-by-Bow Tube repairs complete after three-year closure
Bromley-by-Bow station has reopened following three years of repairs, Transport for London confirmed. Separately, TfL appointed AECOM to assess depot changes for new Bakerloo line trains, and a rail fare evader was ordered to pay £11,000 after four years of unpaid travel from Hampshire to London.
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Buses & Trams · LondonTfL to install fatigue sensors in buses after drivers report 13-day stretches
Transport for London will install fatigue-detection cameras in buses by next year, following reports of drivers working up to 13 consecutive days with limited breaks. A Unite survey revealed 48% of drivers had a fatigue-related close call in the past year, prompting calls for schedule reforms.
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Projects · LondonTfL grants private hire licences to Wayve robotaxis in London
Transport for London has licensed a fleet of self-driving taxis developed by British firm Wayve, marking a first for commercial autonomous vehicles in the capital. A qualified driver must remain present, and separate approval is needed before fully driverless operation.
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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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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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