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UK news
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Step-free access work at Wandsworth Town station to start in February 2026

Three lifts and a new Odyssey Way entrance will be installed at Wandsworth Town station from February 2026, completing by summer 2027 to improve accessibility and northern access.
UK politics
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Public overwhelmingly says "yes please" to DLR extension into Thamesmead

Most respondents support extending the DLR from Gallions Reach into Thamesmead, with plans allowing potential future expansion and government backing to increase borrowing.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'I saw a girl faint near Connolly Station' - passengers fume over increase in train delays and stiflingly hot overcrowding

"You're standing for what's supposed to be 35 minutes, which can go on up to 45 minutes. I've had previous surgeries, so my back is just locking up from the standing - I'm hobbling on to the train at this stage,"
Miscellaneous
#bakerloo-line-extension
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Blow to two major London transport projects as they miss out on funding at Budget

Budget omits funding for Bakerloo Line upgrades and West London Orbital, risking transport inequality for deprived Brent residents.
fromianVisits
2 months ago
UK politics

Government urged to back Bakerloo and DLR extensions unlocking 130,000 London homes

Commit to Bakerloo and DLR extensions to unlock 130,000 homes, create 150,000 jobs, and deliver £1.5bn annual economic value.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Revealed: Biggest winners of new multi-billion euro transport windfall

Limerick, Galway and Donegal will receive the largest state road infrastructure investment through a multi-billion euro plan that allocates €22bn for transport over five years.
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

Three London boroughs are getting millions to spend on speeding up bus routes

Some London's buses have become painstakingly slow. A recent study by the found that the city's slowest bus, the number 14, averaged just 5.7mph in 2025, and the average speed of buses in the City of London between was a mere 6.2mph. Some days, you're often much better off walking. But for three lucky boroughs, things could soon start speeding up again.
UK politics
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

'Exorbitant': Anger as Brittany mulls tripling its tourist tax

Brittany plans to triple its tourist tax to raise about €2 per person per night for regional transport funding, facing strong tourism-industry opposition.
fromianVisits
3 months ago

Newly released minutes reveal Euston's HS2 funding was expected earlier this year

The partnership leading the HS2 redevelopment site around Euston station had expected funding to be agreed earlier this year, newly released minutes from last year have revealed. The Euston Partnership Board was established in July 2020 to enable closer collaboration and joint working between all partners involved in the Euston programme. They publish redacted copies of their meetings, but sporadically. Last week, a large batch was released, covering the period from November 2024 to March 2025.
UK politics
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

'By the time I get home it can be 4am'

Peckham Rye station lacks step-free access, forcing disabled passengers to take long detours, incur extra costs, and lose independence.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago

Funding confirmed to progress plan to upgrade Kidbrooke station

Funding has been confirmed for Kidbrooke station upgrade to improve accessibility with step-free access to platform 2.
London politics
fromSustainable Bus
6 months ago

UK government unveils 15.6 billion investment in public transport across England (Manchester to procure 1,000 e-buses) - Sustainable Bus

The UK Government announced a £15.6 billion funding package for local transport in England to enhance connectivity and support economic growth.
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