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10,000 London cabbies sue Uber for 250 million over taxi-booking rules

London cabbies are suing Uber for breaching taxi-booking rules, which could cost the company over 250 million. [ more ]

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

Planned TfL closures on London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line during weekends for essential work. Check updated stats on TfL app or website. [ more ]

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London mayor elections: Disabled voters describe their priorities

Access challenges for disabled Londoners affect daily life and voting decisions in mayoral elections. [ more ]

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Londoners split over TfL's major upgrade of Piccadilly Line

Londoners are divided over the planned 2.9 billion upgrade to the Piccadilly Line, with concerns about prioritization of other Underground lines. [ more ]

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Driver avoids six-month ban over 'inadequate' 50mph road sign on A20 in Sidcup

Thousands of speeding tickets issued due to a rogue 50mph limit sign led to incorrect fines and concerns over inadequate signage, resulting in calls for fines to be overturned. [ more ]

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The last Northern line closure was 'chaos' - here's what TfL is doing next time

Lessons learned after complaints about bus replacement services during Tube station closures. [ more ]

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

Check London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures for weekend travel planning. [ more ]

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Warnings of severe disruption on the London Underground due to strike action on Monday

Possible severe disruption on the London Underground due to ASLEF union strike on Monday 8th April

London buses to operate normally during strike, but routes may be extremely busy [ more ]

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TfL cheap Friday fares to start this week - find out how prices will be affected

Tickets on the Tube will be cheaper on Fridays as part of a TfL trial to encourage more people back into central London.

Off-peak Friday fares during the trial will be significantly reduced, costing as low as 2.70 for Zone 1, in an effort to boost ridership. [ more ]

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TfL reveals plans to improve Tube and bus accessibility with mini ramps and wheelchair spaces

Transport for London (TfL) plans to make over 80 upgrades to improve accessibility on the Tube and bus network.

TfL aims to increase the proportion of step-free Tube stations from one third to half. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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How TfL's simple pop-up message led to a significant drop in paper ticket sales

Transport for London intentionally reduced paper ticket sales by promoting contactless payments through ticket machines, leading to significant drop in paper ticket sales. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan dismisses calls for 'rail miles' loyalty scheme on Tube network

A proposed loyalty scheme similar to air miles for Tube users was not implemented by TfL.

The loyalty scheme idea was suggested by a Green member of the London Assembly to encourage more people to use public transport. [ more ]

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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 [ more ]

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New night bus could be introduced to connect central London to Brent and Harrow

Transport for London (TfL) has proposed a new night bus route, N518, connecting central London to areas in Brent, Harrow, Ealing and Hillingdon.

The proposed night bus would operate every 30 minutes on weeknights and every 15 minutes on weekends, in response to increased demand at weekends. [ more ]

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London Overground planning 150 million maintenance contract

Transport for London (TfL) planning a £150 million maintenance project for the London Overground. [ more ]

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TfL rules out regular London Overground trains to London Bridge

London Overground trains unlikely to run into London Bridge regularly due to expected increase in Southern service frequency by 2025. [ more ]

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'Disney-fication of history': London Tory criticises new Overground line names

The London Overground's new line names faced criticism at City Hall for Disney-fying history.

Transport for London named the Goblin line the Suffragette line to honor Annie Huggett, but it caused controversy. [ more ]

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The London Overground lines have been renamed - and one line honours a piece of LGBTQ+ history

TfL renames London Overground lines, with Mildmay Line honoring LGBTQ+ history and the Mildmay Mission Hospital's role in the HIV/AIDS crisis.

Mildmay Hospital continues to be a specialist HIV hospital and is a valued place for the LGBTQ+ community. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan wants to DOUBLE Superloop routes if re-elected as Mayor of London

Sadiq Khan plans to double Superloop routes in London if re-elected as Mayor, introducing 'Superloop 2' with new express bus services. [ more ]

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Green Party promise to hire 'Loo Czar' and London Toilet Commission in mayoral election

The Greens see improving public toilet provision as a key factor in winning votes in the City Hall race. [ more ]

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London mayoral election: Transport is definitely the key legacy area for Sadiq Khan'

Sadiq Khan focused on restoring TfL's finances, now showing annual surplus after government bailouts.

TfL issues like aging trains on lines and union walkouts still persist, despite prior financial woes being resolved. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan hails completion of Superloop bus network's 138km circle round London

Completion of Superloop network segments

Expansion of express bus services in outer London [ more ]

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Total London bus miles cut by 22 million in six years

The number of miles covered by London buses has decreased by 22 million in six years.

Liberal Democrats are concerned about declining bus services in London. [ more ]

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'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). [ more ]

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TERRIYFING video shows moving DLR train with door WIDE open

DLR train seen moving with door wide open, sparking concern among passengers. [ more ]

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Lib Dem mayoral candidate promises 'no more bus cuts' in plan to 'fix' London's transport network

Candidate Rob Blackie plans to increase Tube fares with inflation for financial stability.

Focus on achieving a long-term funding deal with the Government to support infrastructure improvements and reduce strikes. [ more ]

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Major London Underground line to close this year as TfL spend 2.9b on upgrades

The Piccadilly Line is set to close for major upgrades in 2024, with the introduction of new trains and increased service frequency by 2027.

Siemens Mobility is partnering in the design of the new trains for the Piccadilly Line, with significant investments in facilities and job creation. [ more ]

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Water main work continues as road reopens following bus 'sinking' in hole

A bus sank into a hole on Front Lane, Cranham, leading to road closure.

Transport for London (TfL) arranged diversions for the affected 248 bus route during the repair period. [ more ]

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Bus 'sinks' into road hole sparking main road closure

Bus sank in hole during roadworks

Road shut, repairs to take at least two days [ more ]

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London's weekly railway news

Tube driver not discriminated against working on Saturday

Complaints on Northern Line and police investigation on sexual assault escalator [ more ]

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Upcoming London Underground strikes called off amid TfL and Aslef talks

Tube strikes planned for April 8 and May 4 have been called off

Negotiations between Aslef and TfL led to strike cancellation. [ more ]

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Tube strikes: Hope fresh talks between Aslef and TfL to be held this week will avert walkouts

Tube strikes planned by Aslef union on Friday and Saturday over working condition changes

Severe disruption expected on Underground with limited or no service, impact likely on following days [ more ]

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Tube passengers warned of travel disruption amid strike action

TfL urging passengers to check before traveling due to strike disruptions on 8 April and 4 May.

Aslef members striking over long-running dispute on terms and conditions, causing severe disruption on Tube lines. [ more ]

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Bus replacement service as six Northern line stations close for over a week

Six Northern line stations closed for major redevelopment, affecting travel until April 11.

NL1 Rail replacement bus service available between Golders Green and Canons Park for alternative travel options. [ more ]

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Thirty arrested in police crackdown on knifepoint robbers targeting children in Croydon

Sarah Jones MP raised concerns about the lack of police presence at transport hubs.

A police crackdown in south London led to a 72% drop in violent muggings targeting school children. [ more ]

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Silvertown Tunnel to connect two major London boroughs, the route explained

Silvertown Tunnel set to open in 2025 to alleviate congestion at Blackwall Tunnel.

The new tunnel aims to provide quicker journeys, reduce congestion, and improve connectivity between Greenwich Peninsula and Silvertown district. [ more ]

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UK comedian photoshops poster to hilariously sidestep censors

Censorship can lead to creative solutions like replacing a hot dog with a cucumber in poster design.

Comedian Ed Gamble found a humorous way to address Transport for London's ban on junk food advertising. [ more ]

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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 [ more ]

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'Risk of crashes' - Warning over HS2 work set to shut road for four years

Transport for London raises road safety concerns over HS2 station

HS2 station to be UK's largest new railway station [ more ]

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All the TfL closures that could impact your journey this Easter weekend

Plan ahead for Easter travel using TfL tools

Some closures on TfL services for maintenance and upgrades [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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Tram strikes in London called off to allow talks on pay dispute

Planned strikes by London tram workers have been suspended for talks on pay disparity.

If pay dispute talks fail, strike action is planned for May and July. [ more ]

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From Fossil Fuels to Solar Power - TfL's 16 million grant to cut carbon emissions

TfL buildings and depots are getting energy upgrades to reduce carbon emissions and heating costs.

Projects funded by the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme focus on implementing carbon-reducing measures like heat pumps and solar panels. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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Greg Hands wants TfL to take over Hammersmith Bridge and to reopen it to motor traffic

Hammersmith and Fulham Council has spent 30 million on bridge safety

Calls for Transport for London to take over the bridge ownership [ more ]

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London Mayoral election: Former banker Brian Rose to stand

Brian Rose running for 2024 London mayoral elections under London Real party.

Focus on improving crime rates and privatizing Transport for London. [ more ]

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Croydon tram workers set to strike at the end of this month

Engineers for Croydon Tramlink are going on strike over pay disparity with London Underground counterparts.

60 tram, stores, and infrastructure engineers will strike causing shortages due to pay differences with London Underground. [ more ]

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Harrow transport worker's art-inspired poetry at central London tube station

The poem 'Ode to the Mother' by Anthony Okolie displayed at St James's Park station is inspired by a mural at Brixton station.

Art on the Underground's Writer in Residence scheme aims to showcase creative voices within TfL through engaging responses to art across the network. [ more ]

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London bus shelters getting specially-designed CCTV cameras in bid to boost safety

TfL hired 15 enforcement officers for night patrols

New CCTV cameras integrated into bus shelters for safety [ more ]

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Watch: Catching London's Tube fare evaders

TfL uses enforcement officers to address anti-social behavior and fare evasion

47 passengers removed for non-compliance in a four-week period [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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London's Cycleway Network Has Quadrupled Since 2016 After The Opening Of New Southwark Route

Expansion of Cycleway network in London has increased accessibility and daily cycle journeys.

TfL's initiatives such as the new Santander Cycles day pass and introduction of e-bikes aim to enhance cycling affordability and access. [ more ]

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About 40 per cent of journeys on London public transport network to cost more despite Sadiq fares freeze

About 40% of London public transport journeys will be more expensive, despite Mayor Khan's partial fares freeze.

Mr. Khan's decision to freeze pay-as-you-go fares will result in an overall average rise of 1.7%, with a 4.9% increase in Travelcards. [ more ]

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New 15-mile walking route from Epping Forest to Peckham launched by TfL

15-mile walking route launched by Transport for London connecting Epping Forest to Peckham.

Route includes green spaces like Walthamstow Marshes, London Fields, and Burgess Park. [ more ]

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TfL's off-peak "Fares Friday" trial starts next Friday

Tube and train passengers will have off-peak fares all day on Fridays from March 8 until May 31, 2024.

The trial aims to boost Friday travel, cater to working populations, and support the hospitality industry. [ more ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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. [ more ]

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TfL Have Released A Free And Fascinating Archive Of Historic Tube Maps And Photographs

Over 2000 historical images and documents related to London's transport history are now available online for free.

Collaboration between Transport for London and Google Arts & Culture offers a detailed look at the evolution of London's transport network. [ more ]

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High Court battle looms over Lutfur Rahman's bid to axe low traffic neighbourhoods in Tower Hamlets

Campaigners raise funds to challenge removal of low traffic neighborhoods in East London borough.

High Court orders judicial review of Tower Hamlets council's decision to remove LTNs. [ more ]

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Bakerloo Line Extension: Report urges swift action on building the railway

Central London Forward advocates for Bakerloo Line Extension

TfL reports increased cost of BLE [ more ]

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Three Tube stations to get step-free access in 'transformational' upgrades

Plans to provide step-free access at three more Tube stations by TfL.

Work at Northolt station to be upgraded for step-free access in 2025. [ more ]

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Harry Kane statue in storage for years and hidden from view in London

Local hero Harry Kane statue commissioned by Waltham Forest Council remains unused despite completion in 2020.

Transport for London denied placing the Kane statue at Chingford's Weaver Line Overground railway station due to the risk of being targeted by rival football fans. [ more ]

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TfL announces half-price travel for vulnerable young adults leaving care services

15,000 young adults leaving social care offered half-price travel

Challenges care leavers face in transitioning to adult life [ more ]

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Council's Harry Kane statue stuck in storage for years with nowhere to go

A statue of football star Harry Kane funded by local councillors has yet to find a home due to safety concerns.

The statue, depicting Kane on a bench, was initially planned to be installed at Chingford station but faced opposition from Transport for London. [ more ]

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Police investigate as vandals plaster Tube station walls with graffiti

Graffiti found in closed Kentish Town station

Investigation ongoing by British Transport Police [ more ]

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'We've had no support' - Shopkeepers' fury as tube station reopening delayed

Kentish Town station closed for escalator replacement, leading to delayed reopening in September.

Local businesses near the station, such as restaurants and nail salons, have experienced significant drops in sales during the closure. [ more ]

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Temporarily closed Tube station riddled with graffiti by vandals

Kentish Town station's southbound platform has been vandalized with graffiti during its closure for repairs.

Closure of Kentish Town station extended to September due to delays in escalator replacement and other works. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

BBC News

London Overground: New names for its six lines revealed

The new names of London's six Overground lines have been revealed, significantly changing the look of the Tube map.

TfL worked with customers, stakeholders, historians, industry experts, and local communities to choose names that represent the areas the lines travel through and reflect London's history and cultural diversity. [ more ]

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1million prize for TfL advertising campaign inspired by patterns of traditional Tube seats

An advertising campaign inspired by the patterns of traditional Tube seats has won a 1 million worth of advertising after winning a competition launched by the Standard and Outernet London.

The campaign celebrates the capital's diversity using the colours and patterns of TfL's moquette seat covers to create a tapestry telling stories of modern London. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan tells passengers on crisis-hit Central Line: Make sure to get refunds for delays

Mayor thanks whistleblowers

Issues raised with TfL commissioner [ more ]

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The Eltham road with traffic problems so bad they cause 'havoc' for drivers

Traffic problems cause havoc on Avery Hill Road in Eltham

Councillor requests action from Transport for London (TfL) [ more ]

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Privacy professionals

Ulez fines scandal: Italian police illegally accessed' thousands of EU drivers' data

Italian police unlawfully accessed personal data of EU drivers and shared it with Euro Parking Collections, which issues fines on behalf of TfL.

The data breach is being investigated by the Italian data protection authority, and other countries have reported similar breaches of their databases. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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What is live facial recognition? Man jailed for stabbing bus driver after police use tech

The use of facial recognition technology and CCTV footage helped police quickly identify and locate the bus driver's attacker

The victim's life was saved by the emergency operation performed by the Royal London Hospital [ more ]

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TfL is clamping down on fare dodgers - and massively increasing fines

TfL is increasing fines for fare evaders by 20%, from £80 to £100, with a reduced fine of £50 if paid within 21 days.

Frontline TfL staff will wear body cameras to record any abuse they might face. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

BBC News

Transport for London cracks down on fare dodgers

Majority of customers pay fare

Minority attempt to travel without ticket [ more ]

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New pedestrian crossings set for 'dangerous' Blackheath junction

Transport for London (TfL) is adding two new pedestrian crossings to improve safety at a dangerous junction on Blackheath Hill.

The proposed changes include banning right turns from Lewisham Road onto Blackheath Hill to prevent impacts on the local bus network. [ more ]

BBC News

Ulez: Complaints upheld over four radio adverts

Complaints about adverts promoting London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) have been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

The ASA ruled that the adverts were likely to mislead because the claims were not explained or given context. [ more ]

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Proposals To Extend The DLR Have Been Revealed

Transport for London is planning to extend the DLR to Thamesmead, an area in need of improved transport links.

The proposed extension would connect two Opportunity Areas and potentially create 25,000 to 30,000 new homes.

The first official public consultation is now open, with construction potentially starting in 2028 and the extended DLR operational by the early 2030s. [ more ]

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'I was hit by two Tube trains - twenty-two tonnes of steel crushed my limbs'

Sarah de Lagarde slipped on a wet platform at High Barnet station and fell down the gap between the train and the platform, resulting in severe injuries.

Sarah is launching a legal battle against Transport for London (TfL), claiming they have not accepted responsibility for the accident. [ more ]

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Londoners slam the 265 'ghost bus' service which 'too often fails to appear as timetabled or sails past full'

Londoners are frustrated with the 265 bus service, which often fails to appear or passes by full.

Transport for London acknowledges the need for improvement and cites traffic, roadworks, and mechanical issues as causes for the poor service. [ more ]

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Woman who lost limbs when run over by two Tube trains demands meeting with mayor

Sarah de Lagarde calls on Mayor of London to discuss safety problems on the Tube network.

She has launched a legal battle against Transport for London (TfL) and claims they have an outdated attitude to safety. [ more ]

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Transport for London ads for Ulez made misleading claims, watchdog rules

Adverts for London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) made misleading claims about pollution levels and deaths related to air pollution

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld complaints about the misleading claims made by Transport for London (TfL) and the Greater London Authority (GLA) [ more ]

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The DLR could be extended to a new east London station - and you can have your say

Transport for London (TfL) plans to extend the DLR to a new station in Newham, creating two new stations in total.

The extension could potentially unlock the construction of between 25,000 and 30,000 new homes and create almost 10,000 jobs. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Hundreds of A20 motorists 'wrongly fined' over south London road sign 'error'

Motorists in south-east London have been wrongly fined for speeding due to a poorly signposted new speed limit.

Transport for London has introduced a 40mph speed limit on a section of the A20 near Sidcup due to concerns over water flooding the road.

Thousands of speeding tickets have been issued to drivers who were unaware of the new limit, leading to calls for the fines to be overturned. [ more ]

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DLR extension: TfL launch consultation to extend light railway to Thamesmead

Transport for London (TfL) has proposed extending the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to connect Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead, in order to provide better connectivity and accommodate the construction of new homes.

TfL considered other options such as extending the London Overground or creating a new tram service, but determined that extending the DLR from Gallions Reach would be the most effective choice. [ more ]

Time Out London

West London could be getting a brand-new night bus route

Transport for London (TfL) has proposed a new night bus route, the N518, that would connect central London with Brent, Ealing, and Hillingdon.

The proposed N518 would operate every 30 minutes on weeknights and every 15 minutes on weekends, offering a new direct link between central London and areas including Northolt Park, Harrow Road, Kensal Green, Harlesden, Maida Hill, and Paddington. [ more ]

BBC News

Speed limit error sees hundreds of drivers fined

Motorists planning to take legal action against Transport for London over inaccurate road signs.

TfL has acknowledged that a temporary 40mph speed limit was put in due to flooding, but motorists argue that fines and points should be cancelled because of the wrong signs. [ more ]

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