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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Full list of all the London Underground stations and line closures this weekend

Essential maintenance work will disrupt London Underground and Overground services this weekend, requiring passengers to plan ahead.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 day ago
London food

A brief history of the Central line in four forgotten maps

The Central London Railway, opened in 1900, quickly became popular and was known as the 'Twopenny Tube.'
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
London food

Tube fares up 4.6% as bus and tram prices frozen

London Underground fares have increased by 4.6%, impacting both single and off-peak fares across various zones.
fromianVisits
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

TfL report reveals the cost and challenges of introducing driverless tube trains

Upgrading three London Underground lines to fully driverless trains could cost over £20 billion, with mixed benefits and costs compared to semi-automated systems.
fromTime Out London
4 months ago
London

This major London tube line will be part-suspended until the middle of January

Piccadilly line delays are primarily due to excessive leaf fall, aging train fleet, and necessary improvements being made.
fromTime Out London
1 week ago
London

This busy Piccadilly line station is London's latest step-free tube stop

Knightsbridge station is now London's 93rd step-free tube stop, enhancing accessibility.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Full list of all the London Underground stations and line closures this weekend

Essential maintenance work will disrupt London Underground and Overground services this weekend, requiring passengers to plan ahead.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 day ago
London food

A brief history of the Central line in four forgotten maps

The Central London Railway, opened in 1900, quickly became popular and was known as the 'Twopenny Tube.'
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
London food

Tube fares up 4.6% as bus and tram prices frozen

London Underground fares have increased by 4.6%, impacting both single and off-peak fares across various zones.
fromianVisits
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

TfL report reveals the cost and challenges of introducing driverless tube trains

Upgrading three London Underground lines to fully driverless trains could cost over £20 billion, with mixed benefits and costs compared to semi-automated systems.
fromTime Out London
4 months ago
London

This major London tube line will be part-suspended until the middle of January

Piccadilly line delays are primarily due to excessive leaf fall, aging train fleet, and necessary improvements being made.
fromTime Out London
1 week ago
London

This busy Piccadilly line station is London's latest step-free tube stop

Knightsbridge station is now London's 93rd step-free tube stop, enhancing accessibility.
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#public-transport
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Busy London Underground linessuspended after incident causing SEVERE delays

Two London Underground lines suspended due to a casualty, causing significant delays across the network.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London

The most embarrassing things you should never do on the London Underground

Avoiding embarrassing behaviors on the London Underground is crucial for maintaining social harmony.
Social faux pas like stopping at escalators and using loudspeakers on phones invite second-hand embarrassment among Londoners.
fromianVisits
1 month ago
London food

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is facing significant challenges amid ongoing projects and infrastructure issues.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

The unwritten rules of the London Underground that should never be broken

Respecting unwritten etiquette on the London Underground promotes a smoother travel experience for everyone. Key rules include letting passengers off first and sharing poles.
fromianVisits
3 days ago
London politics

London's weekly railway news

Graffiti attacks on the Central Line prompt urgent action for public transport protection.
fromTime Out London
2 days ago
London food

Revealed: the London tube stations with the most escalators

Bank/Monument station in London has the most escalators, totaling 35.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Busy London Underground linessuspended after incident causing SEVERE delays

Two London Underground lines suspended due to a casualty, causing significant delays across the network.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London

The most embarrassing things you should never do on the London Underground

Avoiding embarrassing behaviors on the London Underground is crucial for maintaining social harmony.
Social faux pas like stopping at escalators and using loudspeakers on phones invite second-hand embarrassment among Londoners.
fromianVisits
1 month ago
London food

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is facing significant challenges amid ongoing projects and infrastructure issues.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

The unwritten rules of the London Underground that should never be broken

Respecting unwritten etiquette on the London Underground promotes a smoother travel experience for everyone. Key rules include letting passengers off first and sharing poles.
fromianVisits
3 days ago
London politics

London's weekly railway news

Graffiti attacks on the Central Line prompt urgent action for public transport protection.
fromTime Out London
2 days ago
London food

Revealed: the London tube stations with the most escalators

Bank/Monument station in London has the most escalators, totaling 35.
more#public-transport
#book-exchange
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Anger as TfL drops free book libraries from Tube stations due to 'fire risk'

London Underground stations removed book exchange libraries due to fire safety regulations, causing backlash from commuters who enjoyed the initiative.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago
London politics

Book swap to return to some Tube stations

London Underground's Book Swaps are set to return with new, fire-safe cabinets after suspension due to safety concerns.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Anger as TfL drops free book libraries from Tube stations due to 'fire risk'

London Underground stations removed book exchange libraries due to fire safety regulations, causing backlash from commuters who enjoyed the initiative.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago
London politics

Book swap to return to some Tube stations

London Underground's Book Swaps are set to return with new, fire-safe cabinets after suspension due to safety concerns.
more#book-exchange
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago
London

A brief history of the Waterloo & City line in four forgotten maps

The Waterloo & City line, opened in 1898, remains a crucial commuter link in London despite its unchanged route.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Intoxicated person plan needed on Tube - coroner

Transport for London must prioritize safety measures for intoxicated passengers following a tragic accident in the Tube network.
London
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 weeks ago

A brief history of the Northern line in four forgotten maps

The London Underground's history reflects significant urban transportation evolution, originating with the first electric Tube railway in 1890.
#public-safety
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London politics

Tube passenger captures shocking moment man smokes crack in front of stunned commuters

Concerns rise over public safety after a man allegedly smokes crack cocaine on the London Underground during busy hours.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
London

Woman unconscious after glass bottle Tube assault

A woman was assaulted and knocked unconscious on the London Underground after an altercation escalated involving physical violence and a glass bottle.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Tube passenger captures shocking moment man smokes crack in front of stunned commuters

Concerns rise over public safety after a man allegedly smokes crack cocaine on the London Underground during busy hours.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
London

Woman unconscious after glass bottle Tube assault

A woman was assaulted and knocked unconscious on the London Underground after an altercation escalated involving physical violence and a glass bottle.
more#public-safety
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

A graffiti-covered tube train inside a fake station? Exploring an exhibition of street art

The exhibition features graffiti artists transitioning their work into marketable art while maintaining ties to their underground roots.
London
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

A brief history of the Metropolitan line in four forgotten maps

The Metropolitan Railway was a groundbreaking solution to London's mid-19th century congestion.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Bakerloo line upgrade could see trains run every two minutes under TfL plans

The Bakerloo line upgrade is pivotal for economic growth and connectivity in South East London.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
London politics

Tube lifts closed almost twice as often in 2024

Lift closures on the London Underground have nearly doubled this past year, harming accessibility for many passengers.
London food
fromianVisits
2 months ago

The London Underground mosquito: A WWII myth debunked by DNA

Culex pipiens form molestus, once thought exclusive to the London Underground, likely originated in the Middle East thousands of years ago.
#elizabeth-line
fromianVisits
2 months ago
London

London's weekly railway news

Cost of upgrading London Underground lines to driverless trains could exceed £20 billion.
Around 500 injuries reported on London Underground related to passenger gaps and doors.
Sadiq Khan encourages negotiations to resolve Elizabeth line disputes before strikes occur.
£250 million expected from London businesses for Elizabeth line costs in 2025/26.
fromianVisits
2 months ago
London

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport system faces ongoing issues, including crime rates, strikes, and service reliability challenges.
London
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's weekly railway news

Cost of upgrading London Underground lines to driverless trains could exceed £20 billion.
Around 500 injuries reported on London Underground related to passenger gaps and doors.
Sadiq Khan encourages negotiations to resolve Elizabeth line disputes before strikes occur.
£250 million expected from London businesses for Elizabeth line costs in 2025/26.
fromianVisits
2 months ago
London

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport system faces ongoing issues, including crime rates, strikes, and service reliability challenges.
more#elizabeth-line
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

The London Underground ghost station open for 10 years you've never heard of

King William Street was a pioneering electric Tube station that closed due to operational inefficiency after just ten years.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
London

Man who died on Tube was run over by four trains

A man died on the London Underground after being struck by four trains, emphasizing serious safety concerns in operations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

No Trousers Tube Ride brings carnival of underwear to London Underground

The No Trousers Tube Ride returns, celebrating absurdity and fun as participants ride the Underground in various styles of underwear.
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