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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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Strikes & Disruption · North LondonArriva bus strikes to halt 40 North London routes from 14 August
Arriva London North drivers will strike on 18 days between August and October, stopping more than 40 bus routes. Transport for London expects little or no service on affected routes and advises passengers to use Tube, Overground or rail instead.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSouthwark Tube closes weekdays 9:45-16:15 for four weeks from 17 August 2026
Southwark Tube station will shut to Jubilee line passengers between 09:45 and 16:15 on weekdays from 17 August to 11 September 2026. Transport for London advises commuters to walk to Waterloo or take the 40 or 63 bus from Blackfriars or Elephant & Castle instead.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonWesthorne Avenue in Sidcup closed after serious crash
Westhorne Avenue, a key route between Sidcup and Eltham, has been closed since early morning after a multi-vehicle collision. Police have diverted traffic and warned of delays lasting several hours while recovery and forensic work takes place.
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Live facial recognition cameras start at Victoria Tube station on Tuesday
Live facial recognition cameras begin operating at Victoria Tube station on 16 July 2024 as part of a British Transport Police trial. Transport for London says images of people not on the watchlist will be deleted immediately. The trial follows earlier deployments at railway stations.
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TfL launches Babies on Board badge for parents expecting multiples
Transport for London has introduced a new Babies on Board badge for passengers expecting twins or triplets. The free badge, available across the TfL network, follows the success of the original Baby on Board scheme launched in 2006, with over 80,000 badges distributed annually.
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Tube & Rail · East LondonRoding Valley remains London’s least-used Tube station with 130,000 annual journeys
Roding Valley recorded 130,000 entries and exits in 2025, making it the quietest station on the London Underground. Located on the Hainault loop, it serves a small residential area with no ticket barriers and a single ticket machine. Transport for London data shows the loop carries 600 weekday peak travellers, compared with 8,000 on the Epping branch.
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Buses & Trams · East LondonWeekend Hopper fare cuts bus travel costs for London families until August 2026
Transport for London has introduced a £1.75 Weekend Hopper fare, allowing unlimited bus and tram journeys on weekends until 31 August 2026. Each adult can take up to four children under 11 for free, supporting affordable summer travel in Havering and beyond.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonGallows Corner water main repairs to finish by end of August
Essex and Suffolk Water has confirmed that complex repairs to a water main at Gallows Corner in Romford are nearly complete. The site is expected to be handed back to Transport for London by the end of August, after which resurfacing will begin, though the junction’s full reopening remains unconfirmed.
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Roads & Driving · West LondonLillie Road in Fulham closed after building fire near West Brompton station
A building fire on Lillie Road, Fulham, forced the closure of a key route near West Brompton station on 7 August 2026. London Fire Brigade responded, and diversions were in place during the morning peak. The cause and duration of the closure remain unclear.
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Buses & Trams · LondonLondon Assembly demands bus driver rights as heat complaints hit record
The London Assembly has called for a 'Bill of Rights' for bus drivers after a record number of complaints about overheated buses last year. Drivers say they face fatigue, poor toilet access and extreme temperatures, while TfL insists existing laws and contracts protect them.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonTfL to restrict vehicle movements on A2 and A102 in Greenwich and Bexley
Transport for London will enforce a traffic regulation order on sections of the A2 and A102, affecting slip roads and main routes in Greenwich and Bexley. The restrictions, which allow exemptions for emergency vehicles, will be signposted and may disrupt local journeys. Objections must be submitted in writing by 21 August 2026.
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Buses & Trams · LondonLib Dems propose £1,000 fines for loudcasting on London buses and Tube
The Liberal Democrats want fines of up to £1,000 for passengers using phones on loudspeaker on public transport. Transport for London has relaunched its Travel Kind campaign after 70% of surveyed passengers called loudcasting a nuisance. Mobile data use in the UK has risen 13% in a year.
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Buses & Trams · North LondonArriva bus drivers in Barnet-area garages to strike on 26 days between August and October 2026
More than 1,500 Arriva London bus drivers will strike on 26 dates from 14 August to 20 October 2026, disrupting services in Barnet-adjacent areas including Palmers Green, Edmonton and Enfield. The union demands improved working conditions amid extreme heat complaints.
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Projects · LondonTfL approves first self-driving taxis in Barnet for Uber-Wayve trial
Transport for London has granted 15 private hire licences for autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E taxis, allowing Uber and Wayve to begin passenger trials in Barnet and across London. A safety driver will remain in the vehicle during the initial phase.
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Tube & Rail · LondonAECOM to study Bakerloo line depot changes for new 1972-era train replacement
Transport for London has commissioned AECOM to assess depot and sidings upgrades needed before new Bakerloo line trains can enter service. The study covers three sites and will inform planning applications and engineering designs for the 52-year-old fleet’s replacement.
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Projects · North LondonBrent Cross flyover upgrade starts after £10.8m DfT funding secured
Transport for London will start repairs on the Brent Cross A41 flyover and Staples Corner interchange this month after securing £10.8m from the Department for Transport. The project aims to lift the 7.5-tonne weight restriction and prevent £1.7bn in economic losses over 60 years.
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Projects · LondonWayve robotaxis licensed for London Uber rides with safety drivers
Transport for London has licensed Wayve’s self-driving Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles for Uber rides in London. A safety driver will remain present during trials, which begin this summer for 100,000 people on Uber’s interest list. Full public rollout depends on further approvals.
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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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Tube & Rail · Central LondonFarringdon station evacuated after fire alarm triggers full closure
Farringdon station was evacuated on 4 August 2026 after a fire alarm sounded. No trains stopped at the station during the closure, causing disruption across Thameslink, Elizabeth Line and London Underground services. The station later reopened.
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