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Bomb disposal team called to London Gatwick Airport amid evacuation

Gatwick Airport was evacuated due to a suspected explosive device, with police and bomb disposal teams on scene.

Gatwick Airport evacuates 'large part' of south terminal over 'security incident'

Gatwick Airport's South Terminal evacuated due to a security incident, prioritizing passenger safety while investigations continue.

Bomb disposal team called to London Gatwick Airport amid evacuation

Gatwick Airport was evacuated due to a suspected explosive device, with police and bomb disposal teams on scene.

Gatwick Airport evacuates 'large part' of south terminal over 'security incident'

Gatwick Airport's South Terminal evacuated due to a security incident, prioritizing passenger safety while investigations continue.
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Met Office issues more snow and ice weather warnings as Uk faces a wintry week - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Severe weather warnings for snow and ice across the UK this week are expected to cause transport disruptions, particularly during rush hour.

'Utter chaos' slammed as Monday morning commuters left stranded by Iarnrod Eireann

Major disruptions in Wicklow rail services due to cancellations and poor communication left many commuters stranded and frustrated.
#london

Man seriously injured in stabbing on south London train

Police searching for suspect after stabbing on train in south London.
Enhanced police presence at stations following the incident.

London travel news LIVE: Tube and Overground meltdown as TfL network hit with multiple suspensions

Tube and Overground disruptions severely affected commuters, with multiple lines suspended or delayed due to technical failures and security alerts.

Major road near busy London train station CLOSED due to police incident'

A police incident near Charing Cross in London led to road closures, emergency vehicles on-site, and affected bus routes, but train services remained undisturbed.

London Braving '28 Hours Of Rain' As Met Office Issue Flood Warning

London is experiencing 28 hours of continuous rain with a weather warning for floods
The yellow weather warning for rain indicates possible disruption to transport and risk of flooding and delays

Man seriously injured in stabbing on south London train

Police searching for suspect after stabbing on train in south London.
Enhanced police presence at stations following the incident.

London travel news LIVE: Tube and Overground meltdown as TfL network hit with multiple suspensions

Tube and Overground disruptions severely affected commuters, with multiple lines suspended or delayed due to technical failures and security alerts.

Major road near busy London train station CLOSED due to police incident'

A police incident near Charing Cross in London led to road closures, emergency vehicles on-site, and affected bus routes, but train services remained undisturbed.

London Braving '28 Hours Of Rain' As Met Office Issue Flood Warning

London is experiencing 28 hours of continuous rain with a weather warning for floods
The yellow weather warning for rain indicates possible disruption to transport and risk of flooding and delays
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#tfl

Three London Underground lines suspended causing SEVERE delays

A faulty train at Aldgate station has caused significant disruption to multiple London Underground lines.

Major parts of London Overground to be shut for 16 days from this weekend

Overground service closure between Chingford and Hackney Downs for bridge repairs from July 20 to August 4.

The Blackwall Tunnel is closing for two more dates in October: here are the dates to know

Significant travel disruptions continue in London due to upcoming Blackwall tunnel closures, affecting road users and public transport operations.

Three London Underground lines suspended causing SEVERE delays

A faulty train at Aldgate station has caused significant disruption to multiple London Underground lines.

Major parts of London Overground to be shut for 16 days from this weekend

Overground service closure between Chingford and Hackney Downs for bridge repairs from July 20 to August 4.

The Blackwall Tunnel is closing for two more dates in October: here are the dates to know

Significant travel disruptions continue in London due to upcoming Blackwall tunnel closures, affecting road users and public transport operations.
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Gardai ask O'Connell Street crowds to disperse following Halloween parade hoax

No Halloween parade is taking place in Dublin city centre despite online rumors, with authorities advising gatherings to disperse safely.
#storm-ashley

Storm Ashley to bring 80mph winds to parts of UK this weekend

Storm Ashley threatens the UK with winds up to 80mph, prompting weather warnings and concerns over public safety and transport disruption.

Amber and yellow weather warnings in place as Storm Ashely batters the UK - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Severe weather warnings issued for Storm Ashley, with strong winds and heavy rain disrupting parts of the UK.

Storm Ashley to bring 80mph winds to parts of UK this weekend

Storm Ashley threatens the UK with winds up to 80mph, prompting weather warnings and concerns over public safety and transport disruption.

Amber and yellow weather warnings in place as Storm Ashely batters the UK - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Severe weather warnings issued for Storm Ashley, with strong winds and heavy rain disrupting parts of the UK.
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#train-delays

London travel news LIVE: Euston services hit by half-hour delays due to Wembley points failure

Trains from London Euston face half-hour delays due to points failure.
Disruption affects services to major cities, including Birmingham and Manchester.
Delays may continue until 3.30pm, affecting multiple train operators.

London Overground part suspended with severe delays after fire to track

A fire near Harrow & Wealdstone caused major disruptions to London Overground services, impacting various lines and resulting in cancellations and delays.

Trains delayed into and out of major stations following incidents

Euston Station services disrupted by a broken down train; delays are expected until evening.

London travel news LIVE: Euston services hit by half-hour delays due to Wembley points failure

Trains from London Euston face half-hour delays due to points failure.
Disruption affects services to major cities, including Birmingham and Manchester.
Delays may continue until 3.30pm, affecting multiple train operators.

London Overground part suspended with severe delays after fire to track

A fire near Harrow & Wealdstone caused major disruptions to London Overground services, impacting various lines and resulting in cancellations and delays.

Trains delayed into and out of major stations following incidents

Euston Station services disrupted by a broken down train; delays are expected until evening.
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#flooding

Yellow weather warning issued as heavy rain set to batter London AGAIN

London is under a yellow weather warning for heavy rain, potentially causing flooding and transport disruptions from Thursday to Friday morning.

London travel news LIVE: Flooding shuts multiple Tube lines as heavy rain causes havoc on railways and roads

Severe flooding in London is disrupting Tube, train services, and roads, leading to significant commuter chaos on Monday.

In Pictures: Unprecedented floods leave swathes of France under water

Severe flooding in Givors, France, has disrupted transport as recovery efforts continue, with heavy rain expected to persist in some regions.

Japan: Typhoon Shanshan brings heavy rains, halts transport DW 08/30/2024

Typhoon Shanshan led to severe flooding, wind damage, and significant transportation disruptions across Japan.

Risk of flooding and travel disruption as four counties hit by Status Yellow wind and rain warning

Heavy rain and resulting transport disruptions are expected across parts of Ireland, with warnings issued for specific counties.

London weather warning: Met Office issues yellow alert for heavy rain this afternoon

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain in England on Monday afternoon.

Yellow weather warning issued as heavy rain set to batter London AGAIN

London is under a yellow weather warning for heavy rain, potentially causing flooding and transport disruptions from Thursday to Friday morning.

London travel news LIVE: Flooding shuts multiple Tube lines as heavy rain causes havoc on railways and roads

Severe flooding in London is disrupting Tube, train services, and roads, leading to significant commuter chaos on Monday.

In Pictures: Unprecedented floods leave swathes of France under water

Severe flooding in Givors, France, has disrupted transport as recovery efforts continue, with heavy rain expected to persist in some regions.

Japan: Typhoon Shanshan brings heavy rains, halts transport DW 08/30/2024

Typhoon Shanshan led to severe flooding, wind damage, and significant transportation disruptions across Japan.

Risk of flooding and travel disruption as four counties hit by Status Yellow wind and rain warning

Heavy rain and resulting transport disruptions are expected across parts of Ireland, with warnings issued for specific counties.

London weather warning: Met Office issues yellow alert for heavy rain this afternoon

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain in England on Monday afternoon.
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The Stansted Express is being suspended this weekend

On October 20, there will be no direct Stansted Express services; travelers must seek alternative routes.

Thameslink services disrupted by driver shortage

Driver shortage causing significant train delays and cancellations.
Limited alternative transport options available for overnight travel disruptions.
Passengers encouraged to check journey changes and allowances for bus transfers.
#network-rail

London's busiest train station will shut for eight days this Christmas and New Year

Liverpool Street station will close from December 25 to January 2 for significant engineering works, affecting transport services during the festive period.

No trains on Overground route for more than two weeks at height of summer

Network Rail started work to replace a 150-year-old railway bridge in Hackney, leading to 16 days of line closure and disruptions for various stations.

London's busiest train station will shut for eight days this Christmas and New Year

Liverpool Street station will close from December 25 to January 2 for significant engineering works, affecting transport services during the festive period.

No trains on Overground route for more than two weeks at height of summer

Network Rail started work to replace a 150-year-old railway bridge in Hackney, leading to 16 days of line closure and disruptions for various stations.
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#travel-advisory

A 'do not travel' alert issued as train derails on a major route - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A freight train derailment on a major route has caused chaos, leading to a 'do not travel' advisory for passengers.

The Southern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend

Southern trains will experience weekend cancellations and bus replacements due to engineering work.

A 'do not travel' alert issued as train derails on a major route - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A freight train derailment on a major route has caused chaos, leading to a 'do not travel' advisory for passengers.

The Southern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend

Southern trains will experience weekend cancellations and bus replacements due to engineering work.
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#strike-action

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces challenges including union disputes, health-related employment issues, and operational disruptions due to various incidents.

Strike action to hit London Overground services next week with stations to close

Strike action by RMT union members will impact London Overground services on February 19 and 20.
Some stations will be closed during the strike, while others may be unstaffed and have reduced operating hours.

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces challenges including union disputes, health-related employment issues, and operational disruptions due to various incidents.

Strike action to hit London Overground services next week with stations to close

Strike action by RMT union members will impact London Overground services on February 19 and 20.
Some stations will be closed during the strike, while others may be unstaffed and have reduced operating hours.
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#train-services

London travel news LIVE: Heathrow Express and Elizabeth Line trains disrupted by signal fault

Heathrow Airport's signalling fault is causing severe disruptions in train services between terminals, leading to reduced frequencies on the Heathrow Express.

London travel news LIVE: Tube and train updates as Waterloo signal failure enters third day

Signal failure at Waterloo disrupting train services for the third day
Platforms one to three at Waterloo out of action

The Thameslink engineering works affecting south London this week

Planned engineering works in south London impacting train services with amended timetables.
Passengers should check for changes in train schedules and use alternative travel methods if needed.

London travel news LIVE: Heathrow Express and Elizabeth Line trains disrupted by signal fault

Heathrow Airport's signalling fault is causing severe disruptions in train services between terminals, leading to reduced frequencies on the Heathrow Express.

London travel news LIVE: Tube and train updates as Waterloo signal failure enters third day

Signal failure at Waterloo disrupting train services for the third day
Platforms one to three at Waterloo out of action

The Thameslink engineering works affecting south London this week

Planned engineering works in south London impacting train services with amended timetables.
Passengers should check for changes in train schedules and use alternative travel methods if needed.
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#infrastructure

Bridge collapses in eastern Germany, disrupting traffic though no one was hurt

Part of a bridge in Dresden collapsed, disrupting transportation and heating services, but thankfully, there were no injuries.

Train derailed by sinkhole near Cumbria leaving Northern rail line blocked

Sinkhole caused train derailment
8 individuals were safely escorted from the derailed train

Bridge collapses in eastern Germany, disrupting traffic though no one was hurt

Part of a bridge in Dresden collapsed, disrupting transportation and heating services, but thankfully, there were no injuries.

Train derailed by sinkhole near Cumbria leaving Northern rail line blocked

Sinkhole caused train derailment
8 individuals were safely escorted from the derailed train
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#emergency-response

London travel news LIVE: Southeastern railway lines shut after person hit by train

A significant disruption occurred on a commuter railway line in south-east London due to a train fatality.
Train services between Lewisham and Hayes have been suspended with possible diversions to Orpington.
Southeastern services expect delays lasting until at least midday.

Person dies after incident near Gravesend train station

A fatal incident occurred near Gravesend station, with authorities confirming no suspicious circumstances involved.

Car catches fire in street as emergency services close road

A car fire in Romford caused significant damage and led to road closures and diversions for local bus routes.

Person dies after being hit by train at station in Orpington

Tragic incident of a person being hit by a train at Chelsfield station.

London travel news LIVE: Southeastern railway lines shut after person hit by train

A significant disruption occurred on a commuter railway line in south-east London due to a train fatality.
Train services between Lewisham and Hayes have been suspended with possible diversions to Orpington.
Southeastern services expect delays lasting until at least midday.

Person dies after incident near Gravesend train station

A fatal incident occurred near Gravesend station, with authorities confirming no suspicious circumstances involved.

Car catches fire in street as emergency services close road

A car fire in Romford caused significant damage and led to road closures and diversions for local bus routes.

Person dies after being hit by train at station in Orpington

Tragic incident of a person being hit by a train at Chelsfield station.
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Person dies after being hit by train at Eden Park station

A person was killed after being struck by a train at Eden Park station, and the situation is not considered suspicious.

Canada tells rail companies, unions to avoid crippling stoppage

The union accuses Canadian rail companies of seeking to weaken safety measures, a claim the companies reject.
#aslef

Aslef announces 22 days of strike action on east coast mainline

LNER drivers announce 22-day strike causing major disruption on London-Edinburgh route.
Strike action attributed to management bullying and breakdown of industrial relations.

LNER to be hit by three months of weekend rail strikes

ASLEF union plans 11 weekends of rail strikes due to unresolved management issues with LNER, unrelated to recent pay agreements.

Aslef announces 22 days of strike action on east coast mainline

LNER drivers announce 22-day strike causing major disruption on London-Edinburgh route.
Strike action attributed to management bullying and breakdown of industrial relations.

LNER to be hit by three months of weekend rail strikes

ASLEF union plans 11 weekends of rail strikes due to unresolved management issues with LNER, unrelated to recent pay agreements.
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Travel chaos as lorry hits railway bridge in Bexley

Southeastern trains disrupted due to a lorry hitting a bridge in Bexley.

Burst water main forces bus station to close and routes to be diverted

North Finchley bus station closed due to burst water main.
#france

French Authorities Investigate Malicious' Disruption to Train Lines Ahead of Olympics

High-speed trains in France disrupted on Paris Olympics opening day.

Which services are affected by arson attacks on France's train network?

Arson attacks disrupt France's high-speed rail network before Paris Olympics.

Arson attacks on the French train network causing massive disruptions for thousands of travellers

Coordinated arson attacks on France's high-speed rail lines cause chaos ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics.

French Authorities Investigate Malicious' Disruption to Train Lines Ahead of Olympics

High-speed trains in France disrupted on Paris Olympics opening day.

Which services are affected by arson attacks on France's train network?

Arson attacks disrupt France's high-speed rail network before Paris Olympics.

Arson attacks on the French train network causing massive disruptions for thousands of travellers

Coordinated arson attacks on France's high-speed rail lines cause chaos ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics.
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#london-overground

Emergency incident halts Overground between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction

London Overground services disrupted due to emergency incident between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction.

Severe delays on London Overground and c2c lines after power outage

London Overground route and c2c services blocked due to power loss in Barking.
Disruption expected to continue until around 6pm; passengers advised on alternative routes.

Emergency incident halts Overground between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction

London Overground services disrupted due to emergency incident between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction.

Severe delays on London Overground and c2c lines after power outage

London Overground route and c2c services blocked due to power loss in Barking.
Disruption expected to continue until around 6pm; passengers advised on alternative routes.
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Tram services CLOSED at busy Croydon stations across Easter holidays

No tram services east of East Croydon from March 29 to April 24.
Tram replacement bus services will be available during the maintenance works.

Storm Jocelyn to bring 80mph winds after Isha wreaks havoc across UK

Storm Isha caused significant damage and disruption in the UK and Ireland
Storm Jocelyn is set to hit with strong winds and rain

London travel news LIVE: 'Police incident' closes major road next to Finsbury Park station

Access to Finsbury Park affected due to police incident, causing road closures and bus diversions.

Busy London station CLOSED with severe delays due to emergency services incident'

London Cannon Street station is closed due to emergency services incident causing partial suspension and severe delays on several underground lines.
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