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2 days ago

London's weekly railway news

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

London's weekly railway news

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

London's weekly railway news

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

London's weekly railway news

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

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

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

London's weekly railway news

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

London's weekly railway news

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

More trains to be added in two timetable boosts

Southeastern Railway will enhance its timetable in 2026 with additional peak-hour and weekday services across various routes.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
25 minutes ago

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

The Toronto Transit Commission is extending Eglinton Crosstown LRT service hours and adding trains to improve reliability and efficiency.
UK politics
fromIndependent
15 hours ago

Metrolink officials rushed to reassure investors as project director Sean Sweeney headed for early exit

Ireland is serious about building a metro for Dublin, but faces challenges in gaining firm support.
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

How Paris swapped cars for bikes and transformed its streets

Corentin Roudaut, who once felt overwhelmed by Paris's traffic, found renewed confidence in cycling after the establishment of a segregated bike lane on Boulevard Voltaire. He now actively participates in promoting cycling in the city, witnessing a remarkable transformation in urban mobility and safety over the last decade.
Paris food
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Ask the MTA | Redbirds, cell phone service and Steinway Street construction | amNewYork

The Redbirds trace their origins to 1959, with the debut of the R26, the first of nine closely related subway car types that became synonymous with New York's transit system.
New York City
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
#london
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Sadiq Khan protection officers leave bag with guns and Taser on south London street'

Armed police officers left a bag with firearms and a Taser on the street, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan police.
Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
2 days ago

Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

Siloed transit planning hinders effective connections between projects like IBX and Penn Station Access, limiting regional transit network potential.
Austin
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut 'unfair' fines

The government is promoting a nationwide parking payment app to reduce fines and simplify payments for drivers across England.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

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

Bahrain Mujagata, at just 21 years old, has become London's youngest licensed cabbie, a remarkable feat that showcases his determination and hard work.
London
#silvertown-tunnel
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

National app could end parking headaches for drivers

The National Parking Platform initiative aims to simplify parking payments by allowing drivers to use one app for multiple services.
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
4 days ago

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

Cycle hubs in London provide e-bike rentals and maintenance for couriers, addressing their unique challenges and promoting safer, more efficient cycling.
London
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

London's legendary Billingsgate market is being turned into a new neighbourhood with 10,000 homes

Tower Hamlets Council promotes redevelopment plans for 10,000 new homes near Billingsgate Fish Market to address London's housing shortage.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Modern revival planned for historic street market

Plans to revitalize Kingston Ancient Market include new stalls, a central piazza, and improved facilities to enhance community engagement.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Metrolink's 550k boss Sean Sweeney quits in fresh blow to transport project

Mr. Sweeney departs from MetroLink due to personal reasons after two years, prompting an international search for his replacement.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Major Euston rail disruption across Easter weekend

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

Less than two weeks into the job, Dublin Bus CEO Billy Hann was grilled by politicians over the reliability of its service

Billy Hann aims to improve Dublin Bus services through structural changes informed by his aviation background.
London
fromianVisits
6 days ago

More London Overground services introduced from this May

More London Overground trains will operate between Clapham Junction and Shepherd's Bush starting May 2026, increasing capacity significantly.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

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

Passengers at London Victoria station face disruptions due to urgent track repairs affecting multiple train routes.
London
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

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

Olympia's £1.3 billion redevelopment will enhance accessibility with increased Mildmay line train services starting May 2026.
UK politics
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Could London eventually approve its own transport projects without Whitehall delays?

The Mayor of London could gain power to approve major transport upgrades without central government approval, potentially reducing project delays caused by lengthy Transport and Works Order processes.
fromianVisits
5 days ago

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

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

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

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

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

TfL is adjusting bus timetables to address declining passenger numbers and current traffic levels.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

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

TfL is adjusting bus timetables to address declining passenger numbers and current traffic levels.
London food
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Lea Bridge station set for new ticket hall, gates and cycle hub in long-planned rebuild

Reconstruction of Lea Bridge station entrance is set to begin in summer 2026, enhancing accessibility and facilities after six years of planning.
#albert-bridge
fromTime Out London
1 week ago
London

This major London bridge will be shut to cars until 2027 - here's how to avoid the disruption

Albert Bridge will be closed to vehicles for repairs until 2027 due to structural issues, but remains open for pedestrians and cyclists.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

With Albert Bridge now shut for a year, what is going on with London's crossings?

Albert Bridge, a fragile structure, requires £8.5 million in repairs and is expected to reopen within a year.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

This major London bridge will be shut to cars until 2027 - here's how to avoid the disruption

Albert Bridge will be closed to vehicles for repairs until 2027 due to structural issues, but remains open for pedestrians and cyclists.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

With Albert Bridge now shut for a year, what is going on with London's crossings?

Albert Bridge, a fragile structure, requires £8.5 million in repairs and is expected to reopen within a year.
London startup
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

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

Visitors are told to 'avoid' 5 London boroughs - here's why they're worth visiting

Tourists should reconsider visiting Croydon, Harlesden, Edmonton, Anerley, and Surbiton as they have unique attractions worth exploring.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Fined drivers to get refunds after LTNs scrapped

Croydon council will refund drivers fined under scrapped Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes after a High Court ruling deemed them unlawful.
London startup
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

The Piccadilly line's new air-conditioned trains have been delayed again

Piccadilly line new trains delayed until summer 2027 with costs rising £409 million to £3.4 billion total due to infrastructure complexity.
London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

New DLR trains resuming live testing on the railway

New DLR trains resume testing this weekend after improvements to braking software following a previous incident.
#london-underground
London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

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

Five London Underground stations are being reconsidered for step-free access pending funding and feasibility studies.
London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

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

Five London Underground stations are being reconsidered for step-free access pending funding and feasibility studies.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

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

Pregnant commuters often struggle to find seats on public transport despite the Baby on Board badge initiative.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

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

South Kensington tube station will undergo a major makeover to improve accessibility and add new shops and restaurants.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

TfL considering extra charges for SUV drivers travelling in London

Oversized models, such as large SUVs, make it harder for drivers to see people walking and cycling nearby. SUVs are 14 per cent more likely to kill people walking and cycling than other passenger cars, and 77 per cent more likely to kill children up to the age of 18 in England.
London politics
London food
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

A new London Superloop bus route launches next week: exact date, stops and everything you need to know

The SL12 bus route enhances connectivity in east London, linking areas to the Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth line.
#london-underground-infrastructure
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

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

London's weekly railway news

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

London's weekly railway news

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

London's weekly railway news

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

London's weekly railway news

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

Low-traffic zones increased congestion, TfL admits

Reallocating road space to bus lanes and implementing LTNs reduced car priority but increased local car congestion in parts of London.
Environment
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London Trams depot becomes TfL's first fossil-fuel-free operating site

Therapia Lane depot eliminated fossil gas and now runs on electric heat pumps, infrared panels, rooftop solar and efficiency upgrades, cutting 183 tonnes CO2 annually.
#west-london-orbital
London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

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

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

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

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

TfL has revealed plans for a new express bus service in south London

TfL approved the SL15 Superloop service linking Clapham Junction and Eltham, launching in 2027, with 91% of consultation respondents supporting the route.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Mayor spends 20m to encourage more bus trips

London's mayor allocates £20 million to boost bus ridership through fare innovation, including reduced and free fares, addressing declining passenger numbers and sluggish bus speeds.
UK news
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Inside the radical plan to split a major London tube line in two

TfL plans to split the Northern line into two separate services to increase capacity by 20,000, contingent on funding and infrastructure upgrades.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London Transport Museum adding new exhibitions galleries

The London Transport Museum is converting staff spaces into public areas, including a new 840 square-foot education and community gallery on the first floor to support learning programmes and local collaborations.
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

TfL taps our largest nuclear fusion reactor to power the London Underground

TfL currently uses about 1.6 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity each year, making it the largest single electricity consumer in London. Once operational, the solar installations could supply up to 65,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable electricity each year - equivalent to roughly two-thirds of the Victoria line's annual power consumption.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Action urged over violence against transport staff

Nearly 10,500 cases of workplace violence against London transport staff were recorded annually, causing serious injuries including broken bones and noses, with many incidents unreported.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Calls to withdraw fresh floating bus stop guidance

The design, which has a cycle lane between the stop and the kerb, is intended to allow bus passengers to get on and off safely while cyclists continue moving. Sarah Gayton, street access campaign co-ordinator at the National Federation of the Blind of the UK, said: "It does not address the concerns that blind and visually impaired people have and it's totally insulting to think that we'll accept this."
UK politics
UK news
fromianVisits
2 months ago

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

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

London officially has the worst traffic in Europe

London drivers spent six days stuck in traffic last year, making London the slowest city in Europe and the world's second slowest for congestion.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

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

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

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

Plans to add lifts will proceed at some stations while several other station accessibility upgrades are cancelled, put on hold, or delayed due to cost and disruption.
UK news
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's weekly railway news

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

A major London bus service could be re-routed

TfL is consulting on rerouting and extending evening hours of the 310 bus to improve connections and speed journeys between Stamford Hill and Golders Green.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Could rising contactless fares push commuters back to season tickets?

London tube contactless fares rise 6% while season tickets freeze; switching depends on travel frequency and patterns.
UK news
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

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

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

Why did one of Britain's busiest tunnels have to close?

An oversized vehicle entered the smaller Dartford tunnel, damaging critical safety systems and forcing a 30-hour closure and major northbound delays.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

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

London cabbies go to war with driverless cars over electric charging bays

London's taxi drivers have clashed with driverless car firm Waymo after its vehicles were caught hogging electric charging bays meant exclusively for black cabs. Cab groups report numerous instances of Waymo's electric cars plugging in at dedicated e-taxi points, forcing Transport for London to step in. Representatives from the industry say frustrated taxi drivers have taken matters into their own hands by cancelling the robocars' charging sessions.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

TfL licence delay payments not enough, union says

TfL will pay one-off goodwill payments of 300–500 to some taxi and PHV drivers after a licensing software glitch delayed renewals and left many unable to work.
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