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Caledonian Road tube station on the Piccadilly line is set to undergo partial closure for several weeks to prepare for the station's upcoming new tube trains. This upgrade aims to enhance service efficiency as London Underground prepares to welcome modernized trains to improve passenger experience.
An overwhelming majority of RMT members on London Underground have voted for strike action over pay disputes, highlighting ongoing labor tensions in the public transport sector that could disrupt services in the near future.
A recent incident required the evacuation of passengers from Bank underground station after smoke was discovered emanating from one of the train carriages, raising serious safety concerns possibly impacting public confidence in the reliability of the network.
Despite a safety report concerning Clapham Common tube station's issue, Transport for London has confirmed there are currently no plans for its upgrade, signaling a potential neglect in addressing safety hazards that could affect commuter safety.
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