"Transport for London (TfL) is introducing several changes as the capital heads into 2026, which include pricing changes and new regulations. While there will be a further freeze on bus and tram ticket prices until at least July 2026, Underground and TfL train tickets will increase slightly in the first few months of the new year. Several Underground lines and tube stations will be closed at various times of the year to make way for rail replacement work and urgent updates."
"Reports reveal that travel through zone 1 at peak times will rise from 2.90 to 3.10, while an off-peak fare will go from 2.80 to 3. Overall, Underground fares will increase by around 5.8 per cent in March, but the weekly and daily cap on multiple journeys remains frozen, so that's good news for commuters. The new TfL fares that will apply from March 2026"
"Several Underground lines and stations will be impacted by engineering work throughout 2026. Here's what you should know: Northern line Bank brand from Camden Town to Kennington will be closed every Monday to Thursday after 10 pm from January 12 until May for rail replacement work. Piccadilly line's Southgate station will be exit only, and Baron's Court station eastbound will be closed. DLR's Cutty Sark station closed until spring amid ongoing work on the line."
Bus and tram ticket prices remain frozen until at least July 2026. Underground and TfL train fares will rise slightly, with overall Underground fares increasing by around 5.8% in March. Travel through Zone 1 peak fares rise from £2.90 to £3.10 and off-peak from £2.80 to £3.00, while weekly and daily caps on multiple journeys remain frozen. The congestion charge increases from £15 to £18 from January 2, applying weekdays 7am–6pm and weekends 12pm–6pm. Engineering work will close sections of the Northern, Piccadilly and DLR lines at various times. The first of 94 new Piccadilly line walk-through trains will arrive between July and December 2026, and driverless taxis will launch in parts of the capital.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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