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fromwww.standard.co.uk
14 hours ago

London travel news LIVE: Charing Cross signalling fault disrupts morning rail services

Commuters at London Charing Cross face minor disruptions due to a signalling issue affecting Platform 1.
#liverpool-street
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Troubled waters: Will Hammersmith Bridge ever reopen?

Hammersmith Bridge faces a funding deadlock for repairs, with costs reaching £250 million and no clear resolution in sight after seven years.
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Tunnel to Heathrow could be privately funded under revived rail link plans

The study concludes that the rail link could deliver strong economic returns under both two-runway and three-runway expansion scenarios at Heathrow Airport, indicating its potential impact on regional connectivity.
UK politics
#albert-bridge
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks 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
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Albert Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists

Albert Bridge has reopened to pedestrians and cyclists after safety inspections confirmed no additional risk from recent movement changes.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks 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.
fromIndependent
2 hours ago

600m 'Fingluas' extension can go ahead after legal actions by local businesses settled

The High Court on Monday, Judge Richard Humphreys made orders on consent striking out the cases brought by various businesses, including the owners of the Manhattan Peanuts factory on McKee Avenue in Finglas.
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London
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

Plans have been approved for a cool new bridge in southeast London

A new 170-square-metre Albion Bridge will replace a cramped faux drawbridge in Canada Water, enhancing accessibility and space for pedestrians and cyclists.
London politics
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Green light given for 3,300-home Edgware redevelopment

The redevelopment of Edgware town centre will proceed after the Mayor of London declined to intervene in the planning process.
London food
fromianVisits
3 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including track improvements, timetable adjustments, and new services.
#silvertown-tunnel
London
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

Three London bus routes (and two DLR lines) are now free to ride for two months

The Silvertown Tunnel opened in April, offering free bus and DLR services until May 26.
London
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

Three London bus routes (and two DLR lines) are now free to ride for two months

The Silvertown Tunnel opened in April, offering free bus and DLR services until May 26.
London food
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Southeastern promises more trains coming this May and December

Southeastern will implement timetable changes in May and December 2026, enhancing services and capacity across south-east London, Kent, and East Sussex.
#london-underground
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

London travel news LIVE: Severe delays hit Elizabeth line and parts of Tube network during morning commute

Commuters in London face significant delays on the Underground, particularly on the Elizabeth, Metropolitan, and District lines due to track repairs and signal failures.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

London travel news LIVE: Severe delays hit Elizabeth line and parts of Tube network during morning commute

Commuters in London face significant delays on the Underground, particularly on the Elizabeth, Metropolitan, and District lines due to track repairs and signal failures.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Rail scheme delay may impact Gatwick and Universal

Delays in funding a major rail upgrade in Croydon could negatively impact other significant projects, including Gatwick Airport's runway expansion and Universal Studios UK.
#beam-park
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

East London's new railway station - Beam Park finally approved after years of delays

Beam Park station in East London has received final approval, enabling thousands of new homes in the area.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

East London's new railway station - Beam Park finally approved after years of delays

Beam Park station in East London has received final approval, enabling thousands of new homes in the area.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Man left with 'potentially life-changing injuries' after horror crash between two cars and a pedestrian in Barking

A man in his 50s sustained potentially life-changing injuries in a collision involving two cars and a pedestrian in Barking.
#hs2
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Water crisis looms as company warns it can't meet demand for new homes

South East Water cannot supply water infrastructure for planned housing growth in Tonbridge and Malling, warning that current targets exceed its capacity.
US news
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Portal North Bridge opening next week means full, faster service for N.J. commuters

Portal North Bridge opens for passenger service next week, enabling faster train travel between New York and New Jersey with improved reliability and reduced commute times.
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

Major refurbishment planned for Clapham Junction station's footbridge

The main focus of the project is replacing the existing timber decking on the walkway, which has reached the end of its useful life. It will be replaced with glass-reinforced plastic panels, a more durable material designed to withstand heavy passenger use and last for many years.
Renovation
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Get ready to see the Elephant (& Castle) fly: This is how London should be regenerating

Elephant & Castle is undergoing a significant transformation with a new town center and retail developments, marking a shift from its gritty past.
London food
fromianVisits
1 week 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.
London
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Inside the closure of London's second-busiest road - the A40 Westway

The A40 Westway is undergoing major repairs due to wear and tear from heavy traffic, necessitating the replacement of road joints.
London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Berrylands station to close for four months this summer

Berrylands station will close for four months for £6 million upgrades, including new platforms and improved facilities.
#london-transport
London
fromianVisits
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
3 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
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
3 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
fromianVisits
2 weeks 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Croydon tram network hit by track blockages

South London tram users experience repeated delays from vehicles blocking tracks, with central Croydon's narrow streets particularly affected, causing disruptions ranging from minutes to 46-minute blockages.
London
fromTime Out London
2 weeks 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.
London food
fromianVisits
2 weeks 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
fromianVisits
2 weeks 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 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
3 weeks 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.
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Small step forward for step-free access at Loughborough Junction station

We are pleased to be working with Lambeth Council on an Option Selection Study for step-free access at Loughborough Junction Station. This study will play an important role in strengthening the case for future funding, and we look forward to working on design options that will improve accessibility for passengers and make a meaningful difference to their journeys.
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fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Greenwich's Cutty Sark DLR station reopens after escalator overhaul

Cutty Sark DLR station reopened with new escalators and improved lighting after ten months of closure.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Cutty Sark station reopens after improvement works

Cutty Sark station has reopened early after major upgrades, including new escalators and improved facilities.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Universal Studios Bedford plans could depend on Croydon rail upgrade

A proposed Universal Studios theme park in Bedford necessitates significant upgrades to the congested railways in south London due to the Croydon Bottleneck.
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Charing Cross station to be hit by three-weeks summer closure warns Southeastern

During the 22-day closure, Southeastern trains into central London will continue to run, but many trains will be diverted to alternative terminals. Most services that would normally use Charing Cross will instead run to London Victoria, London Cannon Street or London Blackfriars, with some trains terminating at London Bridge.
London startup
#rail-disruption
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.
London food
fromTime Out London
4 weeks ago

One of south London's busiest train stations will finally reopen next week after being closed for 10 months

Cutty Sark DLR station reopens March 23 with four new escalators after a 10-month closure to replace repeatedly failing equipment.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Ticket gates to be relocated at Lewisham station in bid to cut congestion

Upgrade works at Lewisham station aim to reduce congestion on Platform 1 by relocating ticket barriers and improving station layout.
Real estate
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

How London's Industrial Land Is Being Repurposed for Modern Logistics and Infrastructure

London must reconcile scarce industrial land and housing demand by adopting stacked mixed-use logistics, careful site engineering, and efficient last-mile planning.
London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

Revealed: London's new affordable commuter towns

Commuters returning to offices are discovering affordable alternatives in towns like Iver, Shenfield, and Twyford, which offer shorter commute times and lower housing prices than traditional commuter belts.
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.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month 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.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

TfL has revealed the completion date (and cost) of the DLR extension into southeast London

It's been donkey's years since TfL first teased Londoners about a potential extension of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to southeast London. Plans were first floated all the way back in 2010, and since then London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been drip feeding transport-deprived southeast Londoners morsels of commute-related hope. It was originally hoped that extension plans could be complete by 2026, which was then pushed back to 2028, and in August 2025 it was announced the extension could go even further than originally thought.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Plans to transform UK's busiest station approved

Plans approved to build a 97m mixed-use tower over Liverpool Street station concourse, promising increased concourse capacity and accessibility while drawing heritage conservation opposition.
#london-underground-infrastructure
London
fromianVisits
1 month 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
1 month 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 food
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Wandsworth Town station upgrade begins, with lifts and new entrance

Wandsworth Town station is undergoing a major upgrade adding three lifts and a second entrance, with completion scheduled for summer 2027.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

London travel news LIVE: Waterloo trains to Portsmouth delayed after track inspection

South Western Railway services between London Waterloo and Portsmouth face up to 20-minute delays due to a safety track inspection near Hilsea with temporary speed restrictions in effect until end of day.
#west-london-orbital
London
fromTime Out London
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month ago

A brand new railway line could serve London's biggest airport

Heathrow Southern Rail would connect Heathrow Airport to Waterloo and Surrey towns via eight miles of new railway line, supporting the airport's expansion to handle 66 million additional annual travelers.
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.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How the Elizabeth Line has changed Reading

The Elizabeth Line improved Reading's connectivity, attracted major employers to Station Hill, increased housing demand, and boosted trade for local businesses.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

TfL has revealed when you'll be able to ride the new DLR trains

TfL will reintroduce 54 new air-conditioned DLR trains this summer after fixing braking software issues, increasing capacity by 50 percent.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Travel disruption at London Waterloo as weekend engineering works set to begin

Weekend works at London Waterloo will disrupt South Western Railway services, close Queenstown Road, alter calling patterns, and require passengers to check and plan journeys.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London travel news LIVE: Southern and Thameslink trains cancelled as 'major disruption' hits rush hour

Major signalling fault between Norwood Junction and London Bridge/Blackfriars blocks Southern and Thameslink lines, disrupting morning commuter services until around 8am.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

This London train service has been crowned the best rail line in the UK for 2026

London Northwestern Railway won Train Operator of the Year 2026 after investing £1 billion in new trains and infrastructure, increasing capacity by 40 percent and raising customer satisfaction by 20 percent.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

West London Orbital railway plans take another step forward

West London Orbital railway project secures £6.65 million funding to advance planning toward a 2026 public consultation, with potential to deliver 25,000 homes, 11,500 jobs, and reduce annual car trips by 650,000.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Bork on Elizabeth Line Paddington station

Bork!Bork!Bork! London's Elizabeth Line is the latest thing in urban development (at least as far as the UK is concerned). So it seems appropriate that its borks should be similarly up to date, and its emoticons rotated so the intent cannot be mistaken. Sent in by an eagle-eyed Register reader, today's entry in the pantheon of bork was snapped at London's Paddington station,
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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.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

New Superloop bus route linking Abbey Wood, Woolwich and North Greenwich to launch this weekend

SL11 Superloop replaces route 472, increases daytime frequency to every six minutes, adds N472 night service, and aims to boost southeast London connections and Thamesmead regeneration.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Decision on Manchester-London 'ghost train' was uninformed, regulator admits

The ORR admitted missing critical facts when banning passengers from a peak Manchester–London service, acknowledging the initial decision may have been incorrect.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

New Piccadilly line trains delayed for second time

Piccadilly line train rollout delayed to December 2026-June 2027 due to infrastructure complexity and safety concerns, with project costs increasing by £409m to £3.4bn.
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.
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