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fromTime Out London
14 hours ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

More trains to be added in two timetable boosts

Southeastern Railway will enhance its timetable in 2026 with additional peak-hour and weekday services across various routes.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
8 hours ago

MTA Insiders Give Talk on the IBX at the Transit Museum

The proposed 14-mile light rail route will connect Brooklyn and Queens, featuring 19 stations and integrating with existing transit options.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

TTC extending hours, adding trains to Eglinton Crosstown LRT as part of next rollout phase | CBC News

The Toronto Transit Commission is extending Eglinton Crosstown LRT service hours and adding trains to improve reliability and efficiency.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

What to know about the MBTA's free and discounted commuter rail plans for summer

"As we prepare for events like the World Cup, MA250, Tall Ships, and for millions of visitors to experience all that Massachusetts has to offer, we want to thank our regular riders that rely on us 365 days a year for your patience and continuing to choose transit during this unprecedented summer."
Boston
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
5 days ago

London's delivery riders get dedicated cycle hubs in push to tidy up gig economy

Cycle hubs in London provide e-bike rentals and maintenance for couriers, addressing their unique challenges and promoting safer, more efficient cycling.
#london-transport
London
fromianVisits
3 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including pay rises for staff and new train services.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's weekly railway news

Five Tube stations in London are set to receive upgrades for step-free access after being initially rejected.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces challenges including strikes, parking chaos, and accessibility issues while new projects and community initiatives are underway.
London
fromianVisits
3 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including pay rises for staff and new train services.
London food
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

Six major train and tube lines in London will be hit by closures this weekend

Major train and tube lines in London will face significant closures during the Easter bank holiday weekend.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's weekly railway news

Five Tube stations in London are set to receive upgrades for step-free access after being initially rejected.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces challenges including strikes, parking chaos, and accessibility issues while new projects and community initiatives are underway.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Meet the London cabbie who mastered the Knowledge before he turned 21

Bahrain Mujagata, at just 21 years old, has become London's youngest licensed cabbie, a remarkable feat that showcases his determination and hard work.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Major Euston rail disruption across Easter weekend

"Bank holidays are also among the least busy times on the railway, and the four-day period at Easter gives us a valuable opportunity to complete projects that simply can't be delivered during a normal weekend."
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fromianVisits
4 days ago

Free DLR and bus journeys near Silvertown Tunnel get last-minute extension

Free DLR and bus services at Silvertown tunnel extended until May 26, 2026.
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Shh... future Crossrail 2 trains beneath Oxford Street expected to be library-quiet

The building, an office block with shops on the ground floor, is at the eastern end of Oxford Street, just north of Soho Square, and sits above the possible route of the Crossrail 2 railway, if/when it is eventually built.
London
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

London travel news LIVE: Victoria station repairs sparks delays to several services

Passengers at London Victoria station face disruptions due to urgent track repairs affecting multiple train routes.
#london-overground
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

More London Overground services introduced from this May

More London Overground trains will operate between Clapham Junction and Shepherd's Bush starting May 2026, increasing capacity significantly.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London Overground trains are calling at London Bridge station this Saturday

London Overground trains will operate a rare special service to London Bridge station on Saturday 7th March due to engineering works closing the Windrush line north of New Cross Gate.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

More London Overground services introduced from this May

More London Overground trains will operate between Clapham Junction and Shepherd's Bush starting May 2026, increasing capacity significantly.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London Overground trains are calling at London Bridge station this Saturday

London Overground trains will operate a rare special service to London Bridge station on Saturday 7th March due to engineering works closing the Windrush line north of New Cross Gate.
London food
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Over 8.6 million journeys made as contactless rail spreads across South East

The expansion of contactless travel tickets in the South East has recorded over 8.6 million journeys by February 2026.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

This London train line is getting new services to one of the city's most exciting new destinations

Olympia's £1.3 billion redevelopment will enhance accessibility with increased Mildmay line train services starting May 2026.
London food
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Berrylands station to close for four months this summer

Berrylands station will close for four months for £6 million upgrades, including new platforms and improved facilities.
London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Five tube stations get a second shot at step-free upgrades

Five London Underground stations are being reconsidered for step-free access pending funding and feasibility studies.
#tfl
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

13 London bus routes are getting reduced - full list of service changes

TfL is adjusting bus timetables to address declining passenger numbers and current traffic levels.
#piccadilly-line-modernization
London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

New DLR trains resuming live testing on the railway

New DLR trains resume testing this weekend after improvements to braking software following a previous incident.
London politics
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

Bad news, Londoners: more tube strikes are coming to the London Underground

RMT tube drivers voted 91% in favor of striking over TfL's proposed four-day work week without contractual hour changes, with potential strikes possible mid-March.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'I can count on one hand the times I am offered a Tube seat'

Pregnant commuters often struggle to find seats on public transport despite the Baby on Board badge initiative.
#london-transport-disruption
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fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

Watch out, Londoners, three major tube lines will be shut this weekend

Major London transport closures on March 14-15 will affect Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines, DLR, Elizabeth line, and Liverpool Street station, with RMT strikes planned through May.
London startup
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network faces safety concerns, infrastructure upgrades, service disruptions, and ongoing debates about major projects like HS2 and Euston station development.
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fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

This 'nationally important' London tube station is finally getting a major upgrade

South Kensington tube station will undergo a major makeover to improve accessibility and add new shops and restaurants.
fromianVisits
1 month ago

TfL warns of widespread rail and Tube disruption throughout March

We're sorry for any disruption caused by the planned engineering works taking place on the Elizabeth line and London Overground in March. These essential upgrades will help us maintain a safe, reliable service for our customers. We advise customers to check your journey before travelling, using the TfL Go app or at TfL.gov.uk, and allow a little extra time where needed.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

London travel news LIVE: King's Cross St Pancras rail disruption after earlier BedfordLuton incident

Disruption continues in the King's Cross and St Pancras area due to an earlier incident, with services still affected.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

TfL launches a new map of London Underground artworks

Transport for London released a new Art Map highlighting permanent public art commissions on the Underground, featuring works by artists like Alexandre da Cunha, Chantal Joffe, and Lucy McKenzie, though availability at stations remains limited.
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fromTime Out London
1 month ago

London tube fares are going up in price this week - here's how much more you will pay in every travel zone

TfL is increasing London Underground and TfL rail fares by an average of 5.8% from March 1, 2026, with some fares rising up to 10%.
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

The Piccadilly and Elizabeth lines will be hit by major closures this weekend - here's how to plan around the disruption

On Saturday March 21 and Sunday March 22, no trains between Cockfosters and Uxbridge. On Sat Mar 21, no trains between Whitechapel and Shenfield. On Sun Mar 22: No trains between Ealing Broadway and Shenfield/Abbey Wood until 7.45am. After 7.45am, a reduced service will run between Paddington and Maidenhead/Heathrow.
London food
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London Underground Brands have been playing with the signage on London's tube network for many years but recent examples have proved intrusive and annoying. Ben Kay examines what's gone wrong Creative Review A Century Ago: What To Call The Northern Line? Londonist Mainline / Overground Rail journeys on Southern, Thameslink and the Gatwick Express remain severely disrupted following an early morning derailment and a signal failure in south-east London. BBC News
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London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces multiple challenges including aging infrastructure heat problems, strikes over working conditions, safety incidents, operational disruptions, and service expansion plans across Underground, Elizabeth Line, and mainline networks.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network undergoes multiple infrastructure projects and service changes, including Piccadilly line train delays, Elizabeth line safety measures, Southeastern service restoration, and new route expansions across the region.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces multiple challenges including aging infrastructure heat problems, strikes over working conditions, safety incidents, operational disruptions, and service expansion plans across Underground, Elizabeth Line, and mainline networks.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network undergoes multiple infrastructure projects and service changes, including Piccadilly line train delays, Elizabeth line safety measures, Southeastern service restoration, and new route expansions across the region.
UK politics
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Lifts approved for some London stations - but others lose out as DfT scales back plans

Plans to add lifts will proceed at some stations while several other station accessibility upgrades are cancelled, put on hold, or delayed due to cost and disruption.
#rail-disruption
Tech industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

London's Tube network extends 4G/5G connectivity | Computer Weekly

London Underground is getting 4G and 5G mobile coverage across stations and tunnels via TfL and Boldyn Networks, targeting full network coverage by 2026.
London politics
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A major London bus service could be re-routed

TfL is consulting on rerouting and extending evening hours of the 310 bus to improve connections and speed journeys between Stamford Hill and Golders Green.
London
fromTime Out London
4 weeks ago

A brand new railway line could serve London's biggest airport

Heathrow Southern Rail would connect Heathrow Airport to Waterloo and Surrey towns via eight miles of new railway line, supporting the airport's expansion to handle 66 million additional annual travelers.
#northern-line
#bakerloo-line
#west-london-orbital
London
fromTime Out London
4 weeks ago

London just got a step closer to getting a new Overground train line

The West London Orbital receives £6.65 million in funding to advance design and consultation phases for a new seventh Overground line connecting Barnet, Hounslow, Brent, and Ealing.
London
fromTime Out London
4 weeks ago

London just got a step closer to getting a new Overground train line

The West London Orbital receives £6.65 million in funding to advance design and consultation phases for a new seventh Overground line connecting Barnet, Hounslow, Brent, and Ealing.
fromTime Out London
4 weeks ago

This London tube line could open on weekends for the first time since 2020

The Waterloo and City line, known as 'The Drain', is made even more niche by the fact that it hasn't been open on the weekend since 2020. In the pandemic the line was suspended, but when the Waterloo and City reopened in June 2021 it only did so on weekdays. While it previously operated on Saturdays, for the last six years it's been closed all weekend.
London
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London Transport Museum adding new exhibitions galleries

The London Transport Museum is converting staff spaces into public areas, including a new 840 square-foot education and community gallery on the first floor to support learning programmes and local collaborations.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

London travel news LIVE: Bakerloo line part-suspended after signal failure at Lambeth North

The Bakerloo line is currently part-suspended, with no service operating between Piccadilly Circus tube station and Elephant & Castle Tube station due to a signal failure at Lambeth North tube station. Transport for London says severe delays are affecting the rest of the line while engineers work to resolve the issue.
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UK news
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network advances with barcode ticket trials, Elizabeth line peak service increases, HS2 tunnelling progress, station upgrades, accessibility concerns, apprenticeships, and strike threats.
London politics
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's weekly railway news

Contracts, service changes, safety incidents, passenger growth, accessibility debates, and fare and ticketing enforcement shaped London rail news this week.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Police hunt after man assaulted on busy Jubilee line train in central London

Police seek a man who assaulted a passenger on a Jubilee line train near Westminster on February 4 at 9:55am, causing facial and head injuries requiring hospital treatment.
UK news
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London rail services face closures, disruptions, upgrades, staffing and infrastructure changes including line closures, station redevelopments, strikes, accessibility improvements and policy changes on driver age.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

This London train service has been crowned the best rail line in the UK for 2026

London Northwestern Railway won Train Operator of the Year 2026 after investing £1 billion in new trains and infrastructure, increasing capacity by 40 percent and raising customer satisfaction by 20 percent.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

London Underground's public art celebrated

Transport for London released an updated map featuring 26 permanent artworks across the Underground network, with new commissions added since 2016 to encourage exploration of public art during daily commutes.
#piccadilly-line
fromTime Out London
1 month ago
London politics

The London Underground's Piccadilly line will be hit by strikes this week - dates, times and how much services will be disrupted

fromTime Out London
1 month ago
London politics

The London Underground's Piccadilly line will be hit by strikes this week - dates, times and how much services will be disrupted

London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

West London Orbital railway plans take another step forward

West London Orbital railway project secures £6.65 million funding to advance planning toward a 2026 public consultation, with potential to deliver 25,000 homes, 11,500 jobs, and reduce annual car trips by 650,000.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Jubilee line embankment works to begin near Queensbury, lasting until summer 2027

There's going to be around 18 months of work on the northern end of the Jubilee line, where it runs high up on raised embankments. A letter sent to local residents and shared by the local Councillor, Jayanti Patel, informs them that the works will start in a couple of weeks time, on 16th January 2026 and last for around 18 months, completing in summer 2027. The affected area is the raised embankment around Queensbury tube station, a couple of stop short of the line's terminus at Stanmore.
London politics
UK news
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network sees new train tests, HS2 tunnelling and apprenticeship progress, construction logistics changes, service disruptions from engineering works and theft, and franchise operational shifts.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Piccadilly line's new 3.4bn trains hit another delay as testing slips

New Piccadilly line trains will not enter passenger service until the first half of 2027, delayed from 2024, with project costs rising to £3.4 billion due to infrastructure compatibility work and worse-than-expected equipment conditions.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Bork on Elizabeth Line Paddington station

Bork!Bork!Bork! London's Elizabeth Line is the latest thing in urban development (at least as far as the UK is concerned). So it seems appropriate that its borks should be similarly up to date, and its emoticons rotated so the intent cannot be mistaken. Sent in by an eagle-eyed Register reader, today's entry in the pantheon of bork was snapped at London's Paddington station,
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UK news
fromianVisits
2 months ago

TfL eyes major upgrade so Tube can accept National Rail barcode tickets

London Underground plans to install barcode scanners on ticket barriers to accept National Rail barcode tickets, starting at shared and central stations with back-office upgrades.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

A new night bus between central and west London will launch this weekend

The N118 route will launch on Saturday January 17. It'll follow the same journey as the existing N18 bus, starting at Trafalgar Square and serving all the same stops up to Sudbury and Harrow Road station. From there, it'll turn off towards Ruislip station in Hillingdon, travelling via Whitton Avenue West, Sheridan Terrace, Pett's Hill, Alexandra Avenue, Eastcote Lane, Victoria Road and Pembroke Road.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

London travel news LIVE: Major Stansted Express disruption after signalling fault

A signalling fault at Stansted Airport has blocked all lines this morning, causing major disruption and rail replacement buses being arranged; allow extra travel time.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London travel news LIVE: Central line hit by suspensions and severe delays going into morning rush hour

Central line suspended and severely delayed Thursday morning due to a signal failure at Woodford, affecting commuters between Leytonstone, Woodford, Hainault, and Ealing Broadway.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London travel news LIVE: Delays on Elizabeth line, Tube and Overground into morning rush-hour

A points failure at West Drayton has resulted in delays on the Elizabeth line this morning. There are also delays on the District and Windrush lines, while a points failure at Victoria also means there is a reduced service on the Gatwick Express.
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#elizabeth-line
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London rail news covers a proposed Northern line depot, Elizabeth line ticket-office cuts, HS2 spending controversies, infrastructure repairs, and multiple Tube incidents and crimes.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London travel news LIVE: Latest Tube and train updates as Londoners face rain-soaked morning commute

Morning London commutes face likely disruptions as Met Office yellow and amber warnings for heavy rain, snow, and wind may affect rail and road services.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

London travel news LIVE: Windrush line facing severe delays due to faulty track

There are severe delays on the Windrush line this morning due to an earlier faulty track.
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UK news
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Every London tube line will have high-speed mobile coverage by the end of 2026

62 of London's 121 subterranean tube stations now have 4G and 5G in halls, corridors and platforms, with additional lines and stations continuing to be connected.
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fromTime Out London
2 months ago

TfL could soon make a massive change to how Oyster cards work in London

London's Oyster system will be modernised under a seven-year Indra Group contract, enabling smartphone Oyster cards, instant top-ups, real-time journey tracking and retaining physical cards.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Listed Tube station platforms to close for repairs

Barons Court will close one platform at a time in 2026 for extensive roof repairs, with alternative routes and partial openings during Queen's Club.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London travel news LIVE: Windrush suspension and District delays during morning rush hour

Windrush line partly suspended between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction and District line facing severe delays between Parsons Green and Wimbledon due to signal failures.
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