London's rail transport news highlights various significant incidents and developments. Sir Sadiq Khan has apologized to passengers affected by disruptions on the District line during Wimbledon. Costs have led to the suspension of new entrance plans for Tottenham Hale station. Prosecutions for fare evasion on the Underground have reached a six-year high. A direct train service between Eastbourne and London is set to resume. HS2 faced criticism for financial waste, including an unoccupied mansion purchased for the project. Waterloo station’s roof upgrade is nearing completion amid various challenges.
Sir Sadiq Khan has made a grovelling public apology to thousands of passengers who were caught in chaos on the District line during the Wimbledon tennis tournament.
Figures show that the number of prosecutions for fare evasion on London Underground has risen to its highest level for six years.
Plans for a new entrance to Tottenham Hale station have been put on hold after costs soared to unaffordable amounts.
HS2 has been accused of an 'appalling' waste of taxpayer money after a £7.5m mansion bought due to the project sat empty for years.
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