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- Roads & Driving · London
Greenwich residents face borough‑wide 20mph limit on council roads
Greenwich Council has proposed a blanket 20mph speed limit for all council‑controlled roads, except the A2, A206 and A102. The move follows data showing most serious injuries occur on faster streets and ties into the Mayor’s Vision Zero goal. Residents can comment by emailing the Traffic Team.
London4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 60 · Hype 45 - Tube & Rail · London
London Underground staff exposed to asbestos without masks
Hundreds of London Underground workers may have been exposed to asbestos for almost 20 years without protective masks, according to documents. Transport for London has already paid out over £7m in asbestos-related claims.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 
Buses & Trams · LondonHopper Fare Marks Milestone Amid Bus Service Adjustments
London's Hopper bus fare has enabled more than 1.4 billion free bus and tram changes since its introduction in September 2016. The fare, which allows unlimited travel within an hour, has been praised for simplifying journeys, though some bus routes face reduced frequencies.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · South LondonNorthern line extension to Morden marks 100 years
The Northern line extension to Morden in south London is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Transport for London is hosting a treasure hunt along the route, exploring the Art Deco stations designed by Charles Holden.
South London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 10
Roads & Driving · North LondonBrent Cross Flyover works begin September 30 with overnight A406 closure
Essential renewal works on the Brent Cross Flyover will commence on the night of September 30, involving overnight closures of the A406 North Circular. The two-year project aims to strengthen the structure and improve safety.
North London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 40
WorldSewage leak disrupts Overground and Bakerloo lines
A sewage leak on the railway line at Watford High Street caused significant disruption to the Overground and Bakerloo lines on Friday afternoon. Further issues affected the Elizabeth line and services between Watford Junction and London Euston.
2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Buses & Trams · London
Seven London bus routes face timetable changes from Saturday
Seven London bus routes will have altered timetables starting Saturday, September 12, 2026. While five routes will see their service frequency restored, route 142 will operate on a temporary schedule due to roadworks, and route 156 will reduce its service frequency.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 20 
WorldRomford MP demands compensation for 15-month Gallows Corner works
Romford MP Andrew Rosindell has urged Transport for London (TfL) to compensate businesses and residents affected by the prolonged Gallows Corner roadworks. The junction, closed since June 2025, is now slated to reopen by the end of September, 15 months behind schedule.
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Tube & Rail · LondonTube and Overground lines face weekend closures
Major closures are planned for the Circle, District, and Overground lines this weekend, September 12 and 13. Marble Arch station will also be shut. Some District line services will be affected until late 2026.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 45- Projects · London
TfL Publishes Updated Environment Plan With Over 70 Actions
Transport for London has released a new Corporate Environment Plan detailing more than 70 actions to reduce emissions and improve resilience. Key commitments include expanding Sustainable Drainage Systems and increasing the zero-emission bus fleet.
London4 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 - Tube & Rail · London
Person dies at South Kensington Tube station, services disrupted
A person has died following an incident on the London Underground at South Kensington station. Emergency services were called on September 9, 2026, causing significant disruption to District, Circle, and Hammersmith & City line services.
London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 65 - World
Gallows Corner set to reopen after water main delays
Gallows Corner is expected to reopen at the end of the month following extensive delays caused by Essex & Suffolk Water's essential main replacement project. The works, which were not initially publicised, faced numerous setbacks due to engineering challenges and ground conditions.
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Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street pedestrianisation to start in October
Transport for London plans to begin pedestrianising Oxford Street imminently, with the first section closing to traffic in October. Westminster Council's leader has accused the Mayor of London of 'cheating the system' by bypassing a full environmental impact assessment.
Westminster3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 20
Roads & Driving · East LondonA12 junction remains without crossing six years after fatal crash
A junction over the A12 in east London has no pedestrian crossing more than six years after a coroner warned of future deaths. Tower Hamlets Council and TfL have been in discussions since 2015.
East London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · West LondonEaling Broadway station trials 'calm space' for overwhelmed passengers
A new 'calm space' has been introduced at Ealing Broadway station as part of a trial to assist passengers who find travelling overwhelming. Transport for London partnered with autism charity Autistica to create the low-stimulation environment.
West London2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 15
Tube & Rail · StratfordNew DLR trains return to Stratford to Woolwich route
New Docklands Light Railway trains, first introduced in October 2025, are being gradually returned to service after being removed due to braking problems in wet weather. The initial route for their reintroduction is Stratford International to Woolwich Arsenal.
Stratford2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · All LondonFirst new DLR train returns to service after modifications
The first of 54 new Docklands Light Railway trains has returned to passenger service after modifications addressed a performance issue. The trains were withdrawn in September 2025 due to problems during low-adhesion conditions.
All London3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · LondonRMT sets Thursday deadline for Tube driver four-day week talks
The RMT union has given London Underground a deadline of Thursday, September 3rd, to respond to its demands regarding a four-day week for Tube drivers. The union is seeking assurances on staffing, opt-out conditions, and a greater negotiating role.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Tube & Rail · LondonPaddington fire halts Heathrow trains, disrupts Elizabeth line
A fire near London Paddington station caused an electricity supply failure, halting all services to Heathrow Airport and disrupting the Elizabeth line. Disruption was expected to last until at least 7.15pm on Saturday.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
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.
East London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 40