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Time Out London
2 months ago
London

The Central line is going to operate an emergency timetable - with a third fewer trains during rush hour

The Central line is facing severe delays with services being reduced by nearly a third during rush hour.
Upgrades to trains on the Central line have resulted in a lightly reduced service, exacerbated by ongoing fleet issues. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

London travel news LIVE: Tube delays as Piccadilly and Central lines disrupted again

The Piccadilly Line is partially closed between Acton Town and Heathrow due to engineering works.
There are minor delays on the Central Line due to a shortage of trains. [ more ]
ianVisits
3 months ago
London

London's weekly railway news

Central line train failures causing long-term issues
Major transport operators preparing bids for Elizabeth Line contract [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

London Underground: Central Line chaos laid bare as Sadiq Khan apologises for severe delays

The Central Line on the London Underground has been experiencing weeks of delays and overcrowding due to a shortage of trains.
The aging motors on the trains are suffering catastrophic failures and need to be replaced, resulting in only half of the required 78 trains being available at times. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Revealed: Central line emergency timetable will see third fewer evening rush hour trains

Passengers on Central line to have fewer trains due to emergency timetable
Speed restrictions causing gaps in train service on certain sections of the line [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Central Line meltdown: Commuters face years of chaos as whistleblowers give inside track on clapped-out trains

Tube insiders raise concerns about Central line under-investment
Trains on Central line in disrepair and facing delays in upgrading [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Central line delays: Why are trains delayed and when will services be back to normal?

Transport for London is facing severe delays on the Central Line due to a chronic shortage of trains.
The aging motors on the trains, dating back to 1992, are suffering catastrophic failures and need to be replaced. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Tube train shortage blighting Central line could spread across network, TfL chief warns

Transport for London (TfL) plans to introduce an emergency timetable on the Central line in the next four weeks due to a shortage of trains and worn-out motors.
TfL commissioner, Andy Lord, admitted that the shortage of trains could spread to other lines in London. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Central Line passengers hit with delays and overcrowding almost every day since Christmas, TfL admits

Passengers on the Central line have experienced delays and overcrowding due to train shortages virtually every day since December.
Transport for London has issued warnings about delays on the Central line due to train shortages on almost 50 days since November. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Central Line commuters suffer more rush hour misery as service hit by shortage of trains

Commuters on the Central line have faced a week of delays due to a shortage of trains.
Other tube lines, including the Metropolitan line and Piccadilly line, also experienced severe delays. [ more ]
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www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Severe delays on Central line after 'casualty on track'

Severe delays on Central line due to earlier casualty incident at Bethnal Green station.
Passengers can contact Samaritans for support following the incident. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
London

Central line: 'Packed trains and delays - welcome to the misery line'

TFL is implementing solutions including bus routes and an interim timetable to address the service disruptions on the Central line
The failure of the motors on the Central line trains was not foreseen and the upgrade program had to be introduced due to government uncertainty over capital funding. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

TfL takes disciplinary action against Tube driver who led 'free Palestine' chant

A TfL driver led a pro-Palestine chant on a Central line train in London.
Disciplinary action has been taken against the driver and he has apologized to faith groups for the impact of his announcements. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Central line commuters vent anger over '20 minute delays' as service suffers third morning of disruption

Central line commuters experienced severe delays for the third day in a row due to a points failure at White City.
The delays have been raised with TfL by the leader of an east London council, who highlighted the negative economic and environmental consequences of the disruptions. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

London travel news LIVE: Latest Tube and train updates as two-day Met Office rain warning poses threat to journeys

Commuters should prepare for travel disruption due to heavy rain in London on Thursday.
The Central line is experiencing delays due to a shortage of trains on Thursday morning. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

London travel news LIVE: Heathrow trains disrupted by signal fault with delays on several Tube lines

Signal fault causing disruptions to early morning trains to Heathrow.
Delays and cancellations reported on the Central Line, Circle Line, and Metropolitan Line. [ more ]
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
4 months ago
London

TfL discipline Tube driver who led 'free Palestine' chant

A tube driver who led a chant of 'free, free Palestine' on a Central line train in October has faced disciplinary action from Transport for London (TfL).
The driver was suspended while an investigation was carried out, and TfL confirmed that disciplinary action has been taken with regard to his conduct.
The driver has apologized to faith groups and customers for the impact of his announcements and remains employed by TfL. [ more ]
Time Out London
5 months ago
London

Even more of the tube now has mobile phone coverage

London's tube is slowly getting mobile phone coverage, with more stations and tunnels on the Central and Northern Lines now having 4G and 5G.
Parts of the TfL network are expected to have mobile coverage by spring 2024. [ more ]
Time Out London
6 months ago
London

The Central Line's swanky refurbished trains come into service this month

The Central Line is undergoing a £500 million makeover
The refurbishment includes new seat patterns and CCTV cameras
The renovation is expected to extend the trains' lives by 15 to 20 years [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London politics

Sadiq Khan targets Tory rival Susan Hall with pickpocketing gag at Christmas bash

Sadiq Khan jokes about being pickpocketed on the Tube at City Hall Christmas party
The first Central line train to be refurbished under a 500m program has been unveiled with new seats, lighting, information display boards, and CCTV cameras. [ more ]
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