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'Permanent solution' still needed to stop injuries at busy Elizabeth line station

Safety concerns regarding the Elizabeth line at Ealing Broadway due to a gap between train and platform raise urgent need for structural changes.

Controversial Liverpool Street station redevelopment dropped in favour of new design

New redevelopment plans for Liverpool Street station prioritize preserving historic features while enhancing infrastructure and access.

Oversite development being planned for London Victoria rail station

Network Rail's plans for a large-scale redevelopment of Victoria station focus on addressing capacity and integrating office and housing facilities.

'Permanent solution' still needed to stop injuries at busy Elizabeth line station

Safety concerns regarding the Elizabeth line at Ealing Broadway due to a gap between train and platform raise urgent need for structural changes.

Controversial Liverpool Street station redevelopment dropped in favour of new design

New redevelopment plans for Liverpool Street station prioritize preserving historic features while enhancing infrastructure and access.

Oversite development being planned for London Victoria rail station

Network Rail's plans for a large-scale redevelopment of Victoria station focus on addressing capacity and integrating office and housing facilities.
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#housing-development

Plans for 300 homes on tube station car park announced

Barratt London and Places for London propose building housing on a tube station car park to create 4,000 homes, emphasizing public transport use and affordable housing.

Delayed Beam Park railway station moves forward with new planning application

The Beam Park station project faces delays and financial viability concerns, but new analyses and funding commitments are in motion to advance its approval.

Plans for 300 homes on tube station car park announced

Barratt London and Places for London propose building housing on a tube station car park to create 4,000 homes, emphasizing public transport use and affordable housing.

Delayed Beam Park railway station moves forward with new planning application

The Beam Park station project faces delays and financial viability concerns, but new analyses and funding commitments are in motion to advance its approval.
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Toll hike on Dublin's East Link Bridge to hit drivers from January

New toll rates will significantly affect various vehicles starting January, reflecting ongoing adjustments in transport fees.

Fears for Christmas present disaster grow as thousands of parcels rerouted across Britain after Holyhead shut in wake of storm

Ports in the UK are scrambling to increase capacity for goods and passenger transport due to disruptions at Holyhead port ahead of the Christmas season.

Constituencies that elected Reform UK candidates blighted by poor roads, report finds

Poor transport infrastructure contributes to the growing appeal of Reform UK and populist sentiments among voters feeling neglected by major parties.
#public-transport

No restrictions to extend Tube to Clapham Junction

The Northern line extension to Clapham Junction is technically feasible and could greatly benefit local development and transport efficiency.

Clapham Junction most dangerous station - passenger

The gap between trains and platforms poses significant safety risks, as highlighted by Giuliana Rossi's serious injuries from a fall.

Slovakia, SOR and Skoda will supply up to 30 articulated e-buses to Kosice (to be charged via overhead system)

SOR Libchavy and Škoda Group to deliver up to 30 articulated electric buses in Košice, enhancing public transport and sustainability.

No restrictions to extend Tube to Clapham Junction

The Northern line extension to Clapham Junction is technically feasible and could greatly benefit local development and transport efficiency.

Clapham Junction most dangerous station - passenger

The gap between trains and platforms poses significant safety risks, as highlighted by Giuliana Rossi's serious injuries from a fall.

Slovakia, SOR and Skoda will supply up to 30 articulated e-buses to Kosice (to be charged via overhead system)

SOR Libchavy and Škoda Group to deliver up to 30 articulated electric buses in Košice, enhancing public transport and sustainability.
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Free GP care for all children, 15 new Luas lines and a junior minister for Gender Equality: Inside Labour Party's draft manifesto

The draft document presents extensive reforms including healthcare, consumer protection, and transport improvements to enhance public services and equality.
#urban-planning

Planning rules have failed to link new homes to public transport, report finds

New planning rules have failed to reduce car dependency in housing developments connected to public transport.

More than 50 parking spaces could be axed for new cycle route

The proposed cycle lane in Tottenham Lane aims to improve cycling safety by creating protected routes despite removing over 50 parking spaces.

Planning rules have failed to link new homes to public transport, report finds

New planning rules have failed to reduce car dependency in housing developments connected to public transport.

More than 50 parking spaces could be axed for new cycle route

The proposed cycle lane in Tottenham Lane aims to improve cycling safety by creating protected routes despite removing over 50 parking spaces.
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#london-transport

Replacement Bakerloo line trains can be 'explored' thanks to Budget, says Sadiq Khan

London receives £100m of £500m for Affordable Homes, with £485m allocated to TfL for public transport improvements.

Mayor to call on government to fund new Overground route

Sadiq Khan advocates for government investment in the West London Orbital, enhancing transport connectivity by the early 2030s.

10 more London tube stations have been prioritised to get step-free access

London's transport is gradually becoming more accessible with additional tube stops getting prioritized for step-free access.

Labour government urged to back Beam Park station scheme

Margaret Mullane is advocating for the Beam Park station, emphasizing its importance for local development and connectivity.

Replacement Bakerloo line trains can be 'explored' thanks to Budget, says Sadiq Khan

London receives £100m of £500m for Affordable Homes, with £485m allocated to TfL for public transport improvements.

Mayor to call on government to fund new Overground route

Sadiq Khan advocates for government investment in the West London Orbital, enhancing transport connectivity by the early 2030s.

10 more London tube stations have been prioritised to get step-free access

London's transport is gradually becoming more accessible with additional tube stops getting prioritized for step-free access.

Labour government urged to back Beam Park station scheme

Margaret Mullane is advocating for the Beam Park station, emphasizing its importance for local development and connectivity.
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#hs2

HS2 will make it to Euston after years of uncertainty

HS2 has secured funding for tunnelling to London Euston, ensuring completion of the high-speed rail link to central London.

North faces 'Armageddon' without HS2 links, warns Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham warns that incomplete HS2 risks severe consequences for Northern rail services, urging a revised plan to avoid transport collapse.

London's weekly railway news

TfL is making progress on step-free access for more tube stations.
Concerns over compensation and safety for rail workers involved in accidents like falls.
Updates on service resumptions and closures affecting London rail transport.

HS2 will make it to Euston after years of uncertainty

HS2 has secured funding for tunnelling to London Euston, ensuring completion of the high-speed rail link to central London.

North faces 'Armageddon' without HS2 links, warns Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham warns that incomplete HS2 risks severe consequences for Northern rail services, urging a revised plan to avoid transport collapse.

London's weekly railway news

TfL is making progress on step-free access for more tube stations.
Concerns over compensation and safety for rail workers involved in accidents like falls.
Updates on service resumptions and closures affecting London rail transport.
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Fianna Fail accuses Eamon Ryan of hypocrisy over Dublin Airport passenger cap

Fianna Fáil criticizes Minister Ryan for opposing Dublin Port expansion while he previously remained inactive on airport cap issues.

Major overhaul approved for Pontoon Dock DLR station with six new escalators

Pontoon Dock DLR station is set to undergo major upgrades to handle increasing passenger numbers and improve passenger flow.
#bakerloo-line

'Fund Bakerloo line extension with new trains to unlock new homes and economic boost', No10 urged

The Bakerloo line extension is crucial for London's economy, providing homes and jobs while also promoting sustainability through infrastructure improvements.

Paddington tube station's new step-free entrance has opened

The Bakerloo line at Paddington now has new lifts and a larger entrance, improving capacity and providing step-free access.

'Fund Bakerloo line extension with new trains to unlock new homes and economic boost', No10 urged

The Bakerloo line extension is crucial for London's economy, providing homes and jobs while also promoting sustainability through infrastructure improvements.

Paddington tube station's new step-free entrance has opened

The Bakerloo line at Paddington now has new lifts and a larger entrance, improving capacity and providing step-free access.
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Dover boss warns increased post-Brexit red tape could snarl up port by Easter

Post-Brexit checks may severely delay operations at the Port of Dover, impacting ferry travel beyond Easter next year.

Plans for long-awaited Overground station next to Millwall Stadium given boost

Renewal Group is reducing the number of affordable homes in a planned development to fund new transport commitments.
#elizabeth-line

The Elizabeth line has been shortlisted for the UK's most prestigious architecture prize

The Elizabeth line has been shortlisted for the 2024 RIBA Stirling Prize, competing against other iconic London structures.

Fresh calls for Elizabeth line extension to Ebbsfleet and Gravesend in Kent

Calls for extending the Elizabeth line into Kent by Local London councils to boost housing and employment opportunities.

The Elizabeth line has been shortlisted for the UK's most prestigious architecture prize

The Elizabeth line has been shortlisted for the 2024 RIBA Stirling Prize, competing against other iconic London structures.

Fresh calls for Elizabeth line extension to Ebbsfleet and Gravesend in Kent

Calls for extending the Elizabeth line into Kent by Local London councils to boost housing and employment opportunities.
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Lumo to launch new London to Rochdale low-cost trains via Manchester

New train services planned by Lumo between London Euston and Rochdale via Manchester Victoria, aiming for convenient and competitive rail travel, potentially starting in 2027.

Labour's HS2 plans confirmed by shadow transport secretary

Labour has no plans to resurrect HS2 despite capacity issues north of Birmingham.
The shadow transport secretary disputed claims of wanting to keep parts of the project between Birmingham and Crewe.

Hammersmith Bridge: Government pledges 3m for cycle lane but repair bill still unfunded

The Government allocated almost 3m for a new cycle lane on Hammersmith bridge, expected to open by November.
Transport Secretary Mark Harper reiterated the Government's commitment to fully reopening the bridge to cars and buses as soon as possible.

Bakerloo line extension 'vital to Lewisham's growth' and would 'slash journey times'

Travel times could halve from Lewisham to Piccadilly Circus and cut time from Catford Bridge to Oxford Circus.
Lengthening the Bakerloo line could support 100,000 new homes, 10,000 jobs, and boost the UK economy by 1.5 billion yearly.

Northern Line station to shut for six months with 10-day Edgware branch part-closure

Colindale Station on the Northern line will be closed for six months for a major capacity upgrade.
The upgrade is being funded by the Government's Levelling Up Fund, Barnet council, developers, and TfL.

What is Labour's 28bn green plan and could it be shelved?

Labour's proposed green prosperity plan would commit 28bn a year to kickstart the UK's transition to a low-carbon economy.
The plan includes boosting renewable energy, insulating homes, improving transport infrastructure, fostering low-carbon industries, and helping fossil fuel-reliant industries transition to net zero.
The 28bn figure has been criticized by the Tories, who claim it would require higher taxes, but economists argue that it can be funded without raising taxes and seen as an investment.

Mayor apologises to hurt Elizabeth Line passengers

The Mayor of London apologizes for passengers injured due to platform-train gap at Ealing Broadway station on Elizabeth Line, ensuring work to fix the issue.

Gunnersbury Station may get step-free access as part of a housing development

Gunnersbury station in west London may receive step-free access as part of an office block refurbishment, aiming to enhance accessibility and capacity at the station.
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