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BBC News
10 hours ago
London

Ed Gamble in the hot dog house over tour poster

Comedian Ed Gamble adjusts tour posters to comply with TfL's junk food advertising ban.
The ban on hot dog images leads to additional publicity for Gamble's tour.
www.standard.co.uk
6 days ago
London

London tram workers to stage five-day strike in dispute over pay

Workers maintaining London trams are staging a five-day strike over pay disparities with London Underground workers.
The union claims Tramlink staffing shortages occur as workers leave for higher-paid jobs in the London Underground.
Time Out London
3 weeks ago
London

Higher fines for tube fare evasion are now in force - here's how much you could get charged

Fare dodgers cost TfL £150 million per year
TfL has increased penalties for fare evasion and implemented new measures like AI technology and body cameras.
BBC News
1 month ago
London

London Underground staff accept pay deal of up to 11% unions say

London Tube workers receive 5% pay rise with higher increases for lower-paid employees
Unions involved in the talks include RMT, Aslef, and TSSA
Time Out London
1 month ago
London

Explore the history of London's transport with 400 cool historic maps

The collaboration between TfL and Google Arts & Culture shares historic content.
The online collection includes digitized memorabilia, themed sections, and interactive features.
Time Out London
1 month ago
London

Here's how London's tubes and buses are getting much more accessible

TfL has published a plan called 'Equity in Motion' to make London transport more accessible.
Measures include installing lightweight ramps, increasing step-free tube stations, improving access to toilets, and translating communications into different languages.
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www.newsshopper.co.uk
17 hours ago
London

Full list of London Underground closures for this Easter bank holiday weekend

Planned closures for London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line this Easter weekend
Use TfL app or website for the most up-to-date information on Tube closures
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 days ago
London

Major London underground station CLOSED and evacuated over fire alert

Oxford Circus station in London evacuated due to fire alert during rush hour.
Transport for London quickly resolved the issue and station services resumed.
www.standard.co.uk
6 days ago
London

Man jailed after 'sickening' sexual assault on woman at Seven Sisters Underground Station

Nathan Gordon jailed for assaulting a woman at a London Underground station. He also assaulted a police officer previously.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
6 days ago
London

All the Southeastern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend

Some Southeastern Railway trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this weekend due to engineering work.
Ticket acceptance includes the use of London Underground and Docklands Light Railway at no extra cost during the closures.
www.hamhigh.co.uk
1 week ago
London

Man sexually assaulted woman on London Underground and then spat at police

Nathan Gordon jailed for sexual assault on London Underground
Gordon received prison time and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order
www.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
London

Tube strikes: Aslef announces Easter holiday walkout and another in May

Tube drivers are set to strike on April 8 and May 4 over changes to terms and conditions.
Mayor intervened to prevent a shutdown and negotiations ensued for a pay rise.
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weekend-closures
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago
London

Full list of London Underground tube closures for this weekend

Check the tube service this weekend for closures and replacements.
Use the TfL app or website for up-to-date information on Underground work.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London

The full list of London Underground tube closures for the first weekend in March

Weekend closures for London Underground services
Use TfL app or website for updated service information
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

London Underground Service: Full list of TfL stations affected this weekend

Some stations will be closed or partly closed on the London Underground and Overground this weekend for essential work.
To get the most up-to-date information, commuters can use the TfL app or website.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

London Underground Service: Full list of TfL stations affected this weekend

Some stations on the London Underground will be closed or partly closed for planned TfL essential work this weekend.
Passengers can use the TfL app or website for the most up-to-date information on tube service disruptions.
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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London

London Underground drivers to strike in April and May

Tube drivers plan two one-day strikes in April and May due to dispute over working conditions.
Proposed changes include longer shifts, more time in the cab, removal of existing agreements for flexibility and efficiency.
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
London

London Underground drivers to strike in April and again in May

London Underground drivers to stage two 24-hour strikes over working conditions.
Union organizer criticizes London Underground for imposing changes to drivers' working conditions without agreement.
ianVisits
1 month ago
London

London Overground strike called off

The strike on the London Overground has been cancelled after the union received an improved pay offer.
Members of the union will now vote on whether to accept the offer. If they reject it, a planned rail strike in March may still go ahead.
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

London Underground tube strike called off

London Underground strike called off after talks with RMT and Transport for London
Strikes were expected to disrupt tube services and cause travel chaos
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

London Underground strikes suspended- RMT Union announce

Planned strikes on the London Underground have been suspended following talks between the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union and Transport for London.
The strikes were in protest of a 5% pay offer, but progress in negotiations has led to the suspension of the strikes.
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Tssa strike threat: Second trade union to ballot members over Tube walkout

The Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) is planning to ballot its London Underground members for industrial action over a pay dispute.
TSSA rejected a pay offer of a 5% pay rise and a plan to freeze pay bands and salary ranges.
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www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago
London

London Underground drivers to stage strike action in April and May

London Underground drivers to strike in April and May over terms and conditions
Aslef members voted 98% in favor of strike action
ianVisits
1 week ago
London

London Underground tube drivers to strike in April and May

Tube train drivers from ASLEF to strike on dates in April and May over working conditions
London Underground management's failure to honor agreements and imposed changes leading to the strike.
ianVisits
1 week ago
London

Uncertain Impact: Dust on London Underground raises questions about staff health

Exposure to PM2.5 on the London Underground may be linked to increased sickness absence among staff.
Further research is needed to confirm the direct relationship between PM2.5 exposure and sickness absence.
ianVisits
1 week ago
London

Euston station will be closed over the Easter weekend

London Euston station will be closed over Easter weekend due to engineering work on the West Coast Main Line
Minimal disruptions expected on the London Underground during Easter weekend
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

The Bakerloo line changes that could affect south east London

The Bakerloo line extension in south east London could improve transport accessibility and create new tube stations.
Proposals include extending the Bakerloo line to Lewisham and potentially beyond to Hayes and Beckenham Junction.
Time Out London
4 weeks 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.
Secret London
4 weeks ago
London

The Bakerloo Line Is Extending Further Into South London

The Bakerloo Line will extend to Lewisham in the next 15 years, with potential further extensions to other areas like Catford and Beckenham in the future.
The cost of the Bakerloo Line extension has increased from an initial estimate of £2 billion to a current projection of £5-8 billion.
ianVisits
1 month ago
London

London's weekly railway news

Closure of London Underground stations for repairs
Proposals for improving London Underground services and extensions
www.standard.co.uk
2 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.
www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Passengers in east London face disruption as Elizabeth line partially closes

The Elizabeth line will be partially closed between Paddington and Abbey Wood this weekend.
Other lines, including the Metropolitan line and Piccadilly line in Harrow, will also be closed for engineering works.
Londonist
2 weeks ago
London

How Aldwych Tube Station Could Have Become A Heritage 'Theme Park'

Aldwych Tube Station almost became a heritage 'theme park' in 1996 with restored pre-war look and vintage rolling stock.
London Underground rejected the proposal citing high costs, fire risks, and safety concerns with vintage equipment.
www.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

London travel new LIVE: Severe delays on Bakerloo Line as Friday commuter rush begins

Severe delays on Bakerloo Line between Queens Park and Elephant and Castle due to faulty train at Lambeth.
Good service on rest of Bakerloo Line and Tube network.
ianVisits
2 weeks ago
London

London's weekly railway news

The Northern line's Battersea Power Station is getting a second entrance with more escalators.
Commercial freedom in the rail system may decrease fares for UK passengers.
www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

British Transport Police investigate after shocking video shows Jewish man abused on Tube

The incident of antisemitic abuse on the London Underground is under investigation by the British Transport Police.
The video evidence of the encounter is crucial in helping with the investigation.
Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

Provocative billboard ads give Ikea a taste of its own medicine

Ikea and Vinterior engage in playful advertising rivalry
Vinterior's cheeky billboard ad catches commuters' attention
BBC News
1 month ago
London

'Tubeathon' challenge teens visit 271 London Underground stations

Teens visit all London Underground stations in a day, raise £5,000 for charity
First known attempt to walk the length of the Tube map in a day
ianVisits
1 month ago
London

Unlocking the Past: TfL releases over 400 digitized maps and more on Google Arts & Culture

Over 2,000 historical documents from TfL's corporate archives are now accessible on Google Arts & Culture.
The collection includes maps, cartoons, oral histories, and milestones like the London 2012 Olympics and Queen Elizabeth II opening the Elizabeth Line.
Time Out London
1 month ago
London

The full list of London travel disruption this weekend, from tube closures to suspended services

Multiple tube lines in London will face closures and disruptions this weekend, affecting travel plans.
Replacement buses will be available for affected tube lines during closures.
Londonist
1 month ago
London

120 Teens Are Walking The Entirety Of The Tube This Sunday

120 teenagers are walking all 272 tube stations in London in 27 walkable sections in a day for charity.
The Tubeathon event is the brainchild of 17-year-old Eitan Okrent, who is passionate about the London Underground.
Creative Bloq
1 month ago
London

Why the London Overground rebrand is more than just a pretty pattern

The London Tube map is getting updated with new names and colors for the Overland lines.
The redesign aims to simplify the map for better user experience and align with the London Underground's color-based line identification.
BBC News
1 month ago
London

London Underground: How the Overground's new names were chosen

The London Overground map is undergoing a makeover with new names and colors for its lines.
The names for the London Overground lines were chosen to reflect London's diverse communities and history.
London politics
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

'Wasted opportunity': Tories say Sadiq Khan should have sold London Overground naming rights to raise cash

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has rejected the suggestion of selling naming rights to London Underground lines.
The Conservatives argue that selling naming rights could raise much-needed funds for Transport for London (TfL).
ianVisits
2 months ago
London politics

London's weekly railway news

Tube passengers board trains with no trousers on
LNER aims to slash train journey times for those travelling from Edinburgh to London
BBC News
2 months ago
London politics

London Tube strikes called off as more pay talks planned

Limited service on London Underground
Service expected to resume Friday morning
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London politics

Tube strikes: Aslef drivers now demand 12% pay rise after Sadiq Khan finds 30m to avert week-long walkouts

Tube drivers demand higher pay after Mayor's intervention
Mayor uses unspecified funds to restart pay negotiations
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ianVisits
1 month ago
London

Secrets of the London Underground is returning for a fourth series

A new series of Secrets of the London Underground is filming now, set to air in 2024.
The show has gained a loyal audience and is among the top performing titles on UKTV Play.
ianVisits
1 month ago
London

London's weekly railway news

The majority of new tube trains for the Piccadilly line will be built in a factory in Yorkshire by Siemens Mobility.
The Elizabeth line has had over 300 million journeys since opening and has been shortlisted for the RIBA London Awards.
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Tube staff set for up to 10% pay rise as strike threat pays dividends

Tube staff will receive pay rises of up to 10% after Sadiq Khan found an additional 30 million to boost salaries.
The pay rise is a victory for the RMT union, and the deal has been accepted by the RMT and Aslef unions.
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www.standard.co.uk
1 month 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.
www.standard.co.uk
1 month 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.
ianVisits
1 month ago
London

London's weekly railway news

Central line train failures causing long-term issues
Major transport operators preparing bids for Elizabeth Line contract
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Secret London
1 month ago
London

The Truth Behind The (Sometimes Hidden) Labyrinths Of The London Underground

The Labyrinth art project was installed in 2013 to celebrate the London Underground's 150th anniversary, with 270 original artworks placed at every tube station across the network.
The artworks draw inspiration from various aspects of London life and the TfL, representing the journeys taken by commuters each year.
Londonist
1 month ago
London

5 London Underground Stations That Totally Ripped Off Other Buildings

Charles Holden heavily borrowed architectural elements from buildings in other cities when designing London Underground stations.
Holden's Arnos Grove station drew inspiration from Stockholm Public Library's cylindrical shape and tall windows.
Time Out London
1 month ago
London

This London tube line has the most harmful dust

Dust levels on London Underground lines were analyzed to assess pollution levels.
No station breached even half the legal limits for dust, and dust levels on station staff were around a tenth of the 'harmful' limit.
WIRED
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

How 3 Million 'Hacked' Toothbrushes Became a Cyber Urban Legend

AI surveillance software tracked people on the London Underground to detect crime
Ransomware payments reached a record-breaking $1.1 billion in 2023
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

London Underground is testing real-time AI surveillance tools to spot crime

AI surveillance software was used on the London Underground to monitor people's behavior and detect potential crimes or safety incidents.
Transport for London tested 11 algorithms at Willesden Green Tube station, generating over 44,000 alerts during the trial period.
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

10,000 fewer Tube fare dodgers prosecuted than pre-pandemic despite surge in evasion

Transport for London (TfL) is prosecuting about 10,000 fewer fare dodgers a year than before the pandemic.
Tube station staff reported over 756,000 cases of fare evasion last year, a 51% increase from the previous year.
ianVisits
1 month ago
London

London's weekly railway news

Tube train shortage could spread across network
Miniature boarding ramps successful on London Underground
Time Out London
1 month ago
London

The Piccadilly Line will partly close next week

The navy blue line of the London Underground will be partially closed for several days next week for vital renewal work.
The closures will happen in two phases, with no trains on the western part of the Piccadilly Line between Hammersmith and Heathrow, and no trains between Acton Town and Heathrow.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Attempted murder arrest after man pushed on tracks at busy London Underground station

A man has been arrested after another man was pushed onto the tracks at Oxford Circus station in London.
Passengers on the platform helped the man to safety before the train arrived at the station.
ianVisits
1 month ago
London

Improving step-free access at tube stations with miniature ramps

Miniature boarding ramps are being deployed at more tube stations in London to improve accessibility.
The ramps help fill the gaps between platforms and trains, reducing accidental wheel jams and delays.
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Man arrested for attempted murder after passenger pushed onto Tube tracks

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a passenger was pushed onto the tracks at Oxford Circus Station.
Passengers on the platform helped the man to safety before the train arrived at the station.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

I went behind the scenes on the Tube and you won't believe what I saw

Takeaway 1: The London Transport Museum offers Hidden London Tours that explore the disused areas of the London Underground.
Takeaway 2: Baker Street Station was originally built as part of the Metropolitan Line to accommodate the growing population of London.
Secret London
1 month ago
London

TfL To Improve Tube And Bus Accessibility With Mini Ramps And Dedicated Wheelchair Spaces

Transport for London plans to improve accessibility on the London Underground by implementing station ramps, more wheelchair spaces, and specific moquette designs for priority seats.
TfL aims to have half of its tube stations step-free by 2030 and install specific moquette fabric patterns on buses to indicate priority seats.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

This is the London Underground station that has a secret river through it

London Underground station Sloane Square has a secret river running through it.
Engineers used large iron pipes to keep the River Westbourne flowing through the station.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Man in hospital after stabbing outside busy London Underground station

A man was stabbed outside Tottenham Court Road Underground station.
The victim has already made his way to the hospital and is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Cheap tube Fridays? TfL to trial off-peak journeys in London for three months

Tube fares on Fridays will be cheaper under the new off-peak trial.
The three-month trial aims to encourage more people to travel into central London on Fridays.
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Tube driver apologises for inciting pro-Palestine chant on London Underground

Tube driver apologizes for leading a 'free Palestine' chant on the London Underground
Transport for London has suspended the driver after complaints from anti-semitism groups
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Off-Peaky Blinder! Sadiq Khan trials scrapping peak fares on Fridays to get Londoners back on the Tube

Mayor Sadiq Khan is scrapping peak fares on the Tube on Fridays for three months, hoping it will encourage commuters to return to central London.
The initiative aims to boost passenger numbers and support businesses as workers transition back to pre-Covid working patterns.
ianVisits
2 months ago
London

London's weekly railway news

London Underground facing train shortage
Transport for London exploring solutions to reduce train noise
Cyclist confronts man for fare dodging on London Underground
ianVisits
2 months ago
London

London's weekly railway news

An 89-year-old man needed 26 'liquid stitches' after his arm and hand were trapped in a Tube station ticket barrier.
Passengers may soon be able to pretend to drive the driverless DLR trains, as they will come with steering wheels for entertainment.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

London Underground Service: Full list of TfL stations affected this weekend

Some stations on the London Underground will be closed or partly closed for essential work this weekend.
There will be no service on the Waterloo & City line on Saturdays, Sundays, and public/bank holidays.
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London

London Underground driver gets job back after chant for free Palestine

A Tube driver who led passengers in a chant of 'free Palestine' will be allowed to return to work after apologizing to faith groups.
The driver was suspended and investigated after he was heard leading protesters in chants of 'free, free Palestine' and 'no justice, no peace' over the tannoy.
The Transport for London employee has written apologies to faith groups and TfL, and TfL has taken disciplinary action following their internal investigation.
Time Out London
2 months ago
London

These are the best (and worst) London Underground lines, apparently

The Metropolitan Line ranked as the top tube line with a score of 57.8 out of 100.
The Bakerloo Line ranked last with a score of 26.1 and was criticized for its poor connectivity and passenger experience.
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Violent incidents on London Underground 'rise 75 per cent', British Transport Police say

Violent incidents on the London Underground have risen by 75% in the past two years, according to British Transport Police data.
Robberies on the Tube have increased by 182%, from 261 to 736, according to data obtained by Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney.
Time Out London
2 months ago
London

Tube fares could get 'dynamic pricing' - here's what that actually means for travelling around London

TfL is considering introducing a 'dynamic pricing' fare system based on post-pandemic commuter patterns.
The new pricing system could involve surge pricing on select days and raising ticket prices on midweek days that are popular for working from the office.
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Tube disruption: Central, Jubilee and Piccadilly lines all hit with severe delays

Delays and disruptions hit multiple London Underground lines due to signalling failures, faulty trains, and a shortage of trains.
Commuters expressed frustration at the constant severe delays on the Central line and questioned the high fare costs of public transport.
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

The best and worst London Underground lines ranked by new study

The Victoria line is often considered the best Tube line in London, followed by the Jubilee line.
A new study published by The Telegraph ranked all of the London Underground lines based on their experience, connectivity, modernity, accessibility, and touristic appeal.
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Walthamstow Central: London Underground station escalators out of use on 40 occasions

Escalators at Walthamstow Central London Underground station have been out of action on 40 occasions in the past year.
Transport for London is reportedly still missing key parts due to supply chain issues.
Mail Online
2 months ago
London

How DEEP is your commute? London Underground maps reveal all

The deepest station platform on the London Underground is Hampstead at 190ft.
Graphic artist Daniel Silva created maps using Transport for London's data to explore the hidden topography of the tube.
Londonist
2 months ago
London

An A-Z Of The London Underground

London Underground announcements are known for their wit and humor.
AI face recognition will be used to tackle fare dodgers on the London Underground.
BBC News
2 months ago
London

London Underground strike: Services set to be halted by walkouts

London Underground services are set to halt due to strike action by union members.
The strike is expected to cost the UK hospitality sector up to £50 million.
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Tube strikes suspended after 'positive discussions' over pay deal

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has suspended planned strikes on the London Underground after progress in negotiations with Transport for London (TfL).
The RMT and TfL will enter into urgent negotiations to develop a suitable agreement and resolution to the pay dispute.
ianVisits
2 months ago
London

London tube strikes cancelled at last minute

The RMT union has called off a week of tube strikes on the London Underground following talks with Transport for London.
The strike action will be suspended with immediate effect to allow for negotiations on a pay deal for London Underground members.
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2 months ago
London

Police release images of man after couple attacked in London Underground hate crime

Metropolitan Police release photos of a man wanted for a hate crime at Bank station on the London Underground.
The incident is being investigated as a homophobic attack.
ianVisits
2 months ago
London

Euston Station - escalator closure sparks warning of queues to get onto the London Underground

One of the key escalators at Euston station will be out of action, causing potential queues for the London Underground.
Transport for London recommends using alternative stations or bus routes to avoid the queues at Euston station.
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Person killed on London Underground Tube tracks

A person has been killed on the London Underground tracks.
The death is not being treated as suspicious and evidence will be sent to a coroner.
The Circle Line was suspended and the District Line was partly suspended, causing severe delays.
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

Tube strikes: major disruption expected on London Underground throughout next week

London underground likely to be closed for most of next week due to strikes by RMT union members over pay
Transport for London warns of severe disruption, with virtually no tube services expected from Sunday night until Friday morning
ianVisits
2 months ago
London

London's weekly railway news

Tube station entrance improvement plans put on hold
Elizabeth Line plagued by power supply issue and ghost sightings
Time Out London
2 months ago
London

How to get to London airports during the tube strikes

London Underground workers are going on a week-long series of strikes, causing major disruption to tube services.
Travelers are advised to complete tube journeys by 5:30pm on Sunday, January 7, and services should be back to normal by midday on Friday, January 12.
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Tube strikes: What is the dispute between RMT union and TfL?

Londoners face severe travel disruption due to strike action on Tube lines next week.
RMT members are striking over wages and the creation of a two-tier workforce on the London Underground.
Secret London
2 months ago
London

TfL Is Trialling New Technology At These Two Stations To Improve Air Quality On The Tube

TfL will trial new air filtration systems at Baker Street and Green Park stations in an effort to improve air quality on the Underground.
TfL has increased its annual Tube dust cleaning budget to £2 million to address dust levels on the network.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

These are all the services that will be affected by the upcoming Tube strikes

Passengers on the London Underground can expect severe disruption due to Tube strikes by RMT members protesting over pay.
The strikes will be taking place on different days for different job roles, affecting all Underground lines and potentially causing overcrowding on other TfL services.
ianVisits
2 months ago
London

London Underground strikes to cause severe disruption next week

A series of strikes next week will cause severe disruption on the London Underground network.
Different sections of staff will walk out on different days, leading to a week of problems for commuters.
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
2 months ago
London

'Disgusting' pervert masturbated in front of lone woman on London Underground train

A man named Mukesh Shah has been jailed for masturbating in front of a lone woman on the London Underground.
The victim recorded Shah in the hope of deterring him, but he continued his actions anyway.
Medium
2 months ago
Design

Journeying with a different kind of map in 2024

Harry Beck's unconventional approach to map design revolutionized the design of London's Underground subway system.
Beck's map removed geographical accuracy and prioritized the subway system, incorporating straight lines and recognizable features.
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