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Buses & Trams · LondonArriva London bus drivers end strike threat after AC deal
Arriva London North bus drivers have called off planned industrial action following a new agreement that includes fitting air conditioning in some buses by May 2027. The deal also sets a 35-minute limit for working with broken heating or cooling systems.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonManor House Tube station straddles two London boroughs
Manor House Underground station, on the Piccadilly line, is situated on the boundary between the London boroughs of Hackney and Haringey. It features four street entrances, with three in Hackney and one in Haringey, allowing passengers to cross borough lines underground.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonDisused Northern Line Station Inspires Children's Book
A children's book inspired by the disused North End Northern Line station, planned to be the deepest on the network, has been published. 'The Somewhere Station' by Daniel and Gabriel Marsh features characters trapped in a fictionalised abandoned station, with illustrations by Belsize Park artist Jesse Brown.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow third runway plans face growing opposition
Plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, which would involve demolishing villages including Harmondsworth, Sipson, and Longford, are facing increasing opposition. The Mayor of London and Transport for London have formally declared their stance against the expansion.
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Cycling & Walking · LondonBarnet could gain 200 shared ebike bays from car parking spaces
Barnet Council could create up to 200 dedicated bays for shared ebikes by converting 15% of on-street car parking spaces, under new Transport for London licensing rules. The move would follow Paris’s model, where tens of thousands of car spaces became bike docking stations, reducing pavement clutter.
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WorldLeyton Tube Station Footbridge Installed as Step-Free Upgrade Continues
A new footbridge has been installed at Leyton tube station as part of a significant step-free upgrade. The work, which includes a larger ticket hall and new lifts, is expected to finish in spring 2027.
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Uber driver sues TfL over licence renewal delays
An Uber driver is taking Transport for London to the high court over alleged delays in renewing his private hire licence. Julius Mugabo claims the transport authority's processing failures led to substantial debt and fears of eviction.
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Knitted vest featuring Tube moquette earns Mastermind contestant third place
Emily Medhurst competed on Mastermind with Transport for London's patterned upholstery as her specialist subject, wearing a hand-knitted vest inspired by London Overground moquette. She scored eight points and secured third place in her episode.
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Tube & Rail · Central LondonCentral Line Delays Due to Track Casualty
The Central Line is facing delays following an incident involving a casualty on the tracks. This is a live update on the ongoing situation affecting services.
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Tube & Rail · LondonMarylebone Station evacuated after fire alarm
Marylebone Station was evacuated on August 28 following a fire alarm activation. The incident compounded travel disruption caused by a major fire at a waste facility in Neasden, which led to the suspension of the Metropolitan Line.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonNeasden fire suspends Metropolitan line
A major fire at a waste facility in Neasden has led to the complete suspension of the Metropolitan line and partial closure of the Jubilee line. Residents are advised to keep windows shut due to smoke.
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Robotaxi Rollout in London Delayed by Regulatory Hurdles
Plans for robotaxi services in London have been postponed due to regulatory and technical challenges. Companies like Wayve and Waymo are testing autonomous vehicles, but await crucial guidance from Transport for London and approval from the DVSA.
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Ulez border concerns persist three years after expansion
Three years after the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) expanded to cover all London boroughs, businesses and residents on the capital's border report ongoing concerns about the £12.50 daily charge. Transport for London acknowledged external frustration but cited funding limits for not extending scrappage schemes.
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WorldGreenwich slip road to close for five nights for telecom works
A key slip road in Greenwich, connecting the Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach to Peartree Way, will close overnight for five nights next month. Transport for London confirmed the closure is for essential telecom works.
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Tube & Rail · All LondonDistrict line partially suspended after track incident
The District line faced a partial suspension on Tuesday morning, with services disrupted due to a reported casualty on the tracks. Transport for London confirmed the incident led to the service changes.
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WorldNew Superloop bus route SL12 launches September 5
Transport for London is launching a new Superloop bus route, the SL12, on Saturday 5 September. The service will connect Gants Hill and Rainham, reducing journey times and expanding the Superloop network into Havering. The first week of travel will be free for passengers.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSouthern trains face disruption due to engineering works
Passengers using Southern train services in south London should prepare for travel disruption this week. Engineering work will close lines between Tulse Hill and Selhurst on Tuesday to Thursday mornings, with overnight closures between Three Bridges and Brighton throughout the week.
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Tube & Rail · StratfordSwan on DLR track halts services at Pudding Mill Lane
A swan on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) track at Pudding Mill Lane caused rush-hour service suspensions on Monday. Transport for London confirmed a trained rescue team safely removed the bird.
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WorldGallows Corner pipework completed after year of disruption
Essex & Suffolk Water has finished major pipe replacement work under Gallows Corner, ending over a year of disruption. The site will be returned to Transport for London by August 31, but TfL has yet to confirm when the junction will fully reopen.
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WorldTfL plants first 'Tiny Forest' at Hammersmith control centre
Transport for London has established its first 'Tiny Forest' at its Hammersmith Service Control Centre, planting 600 native trees on a disused patch of land. The project aims to boost biodiversity and provide urban green space.
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