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3 weeks 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.
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fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's weekly railway news

Multiple incidents and operational changes across London's rail network are causing significant service disruptions, safety concerns, and debates over signage, rolling stock and policing.
London
fromianVisits
16 hours ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces potential disruptions due to strikes and ongoing issues with passenger safety and service upgrades.
London
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

April 2026 Tube Strikes: How to get around London during next week's RMT industrial action

The London Underground will be shut for 48 hours next week due to tube strikes, affecting public transport options.
London
fromianVisits
2 days ago

Four days of tube disruption expected due to tube strike by the RMT

Four days of disruption to the London Underground are expected due to RMT strike action over working conditions and hours.
London food
fromianVisits
3 weeks 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.
#elizabeth-line
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Tunneling, construction is underway for Ontario Line transit project | CBC News

Premier Doug Ford stated, 'If we don't act now, too many people are wasting time in traffic,' highlighting the necessity of the Ontario Line for alleviating congestion in Toronto.
Canada news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Why modern fund formation is no longer a bottleneck - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Launching a fund used to be a real test of endurance, with timelines often stretching across many months. The process demanded patience that many ambitious founders found difficult to sustain.
Fundraising
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2 days ago

Aurora grid connections enable Stagecoach depot electrification for over 1,300 electric buses across the UK - Sustainable Bus

Aurora Utilities has announced the energisation of a further set of Stagecoach bus depots as part of the operator's ongoing fleet electrification programme, extending the partnership across multiple regions and adding new capacity for zero-emission operations.
Alternative transportation
#liverpool-street
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

UK's largest housebuilder to buy less land, in blow to Labour's homes target

Barratt Redrow stated, 'Now, with a less certain backdrop, given recent geopolitical events and their likely impact on mortgage rates and build cost, we are being even more selective.'
Boston real estate
#london
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fromTime Out London
15 hours ago

April 2026 tube strikes: how to get to London airports during next week's RMT industrial action

Tube strikes in London will impact travel to airports from April 21 to 24, with reduced services and alternative routes recommended.
London food
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4 days 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.
London food
fromianVisits
1 day ago

Fewer trains to call at Wandsworth Town station during step-free upgrade works

New lifts at Wandsworth Town station will cause fewer trains to stop there during summer 2026.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Government's 1.5m housebuilding target in England is suffering subsidence | Nils Pratley

The government's target of 1.5 million new homes in England is increasingly unlikely due to reduced land purchases by major housebuilders.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Concerns mount that Bishop jet expansion could restrict new housing on the waterfront | CBC News

Coun. Josh Matlow expressed concerns about the potential impact of the airport expansion on housing supply, stating, 'If we need smaller buildings on the islands, what will the ability be to actually create these affordable housing projects?'
Canada news
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days 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.
London startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

London's data centre surge is creating a capacity squeeze for businesses across the capital - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London's data centre market is expanding rapidly due to rising demand, but securing timely access to infrastructure is becoming increasingly challenging for businesses.
#london-transport
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks 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
3 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
4 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
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1 day ago

Watch out, Londoners - two London tube lines will be closed this weekend

Several TfL services, including the Piccadilly and District lines, will experience planned closures and alterations on April 18-19, 2026.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks 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
3 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
4 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Lib Dems call for GP guarantee on new housing developments

"Too often new developments don't come with the services and infrastructure they need. Our policy would get new or expanded GP surgeries up and running to serve new developments, right from the moment the first homes are sold."
UK politics
fromTime Out London
11 hours ago

This free London art festival is massively expanding this summer - it'll take over a whole borough

Hackney Art Week will take place from June 4 to 14, featuring 60 artists and creatives across 50 venues in the borough, including Dalston and Clapton.
London
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1 day ago

First look: Time Out's review of London's spectacular new V&A East Museum

V&A East opens as a creative hub showcasing diverse art and design, emphasizing accessibility and community engagement.
London food
fromianVisits
2 days ago

California Dreaming: Belmont station revamp ahead of plans to double train services

Upgrades to Belmont station aim to double train services by 2027, enhancing accessibility and infrastructure for residents and visitors.
fromianVisits
1 week 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
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4 days 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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fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

London Tube and bus strikes to spark four days of travel chaos next week as two major lines to shut

Tube strikes next week will cause significant disruption, with no service on major lines and reduced services across the network.
London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's weekly railway news

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

These spectacular London cultural institutions are receiving millions in government funding

London's major arts venues will receive £130 million from the Arts Everywhere Fund to enhance access and improve cultural infrastructure.
London
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

You can ride a vintage 1930s tube train in London next month

London Transport Museum offers rides on restored 1930s Piccadilly line trains for the early May bank holiday.
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3 days ago

The cities set to feel impact of the new 20 ETA levy on inbound business travel - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The new Electronic Travel Authorisation charge, effective from April 8, imposes a £20 fee on overseas travelers entering the UK, which could dampen inbound travel volumes across key business hubs.
London
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1 week 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.
London
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

It's official: London is the second greenest city in the UK

Green spaces in cities are essential for mental and physical health, with London being the largest urban forest globally.
London food
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Free DLR and bus journeys near Silvertown Tunnel get last-minute extension

Free DLR and bus services at Silvertown tunnel extended until May 26, 2026.
#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
3 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
3 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
2 weeks 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 food
fromianVisits
3 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.
#northern-line
#hs2
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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.
fromianVisits
2 weeks 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.
London
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.
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
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

London travel news LIVE: King's Cross St Pancras rail disruption after earlier BedfordLuton incident

Disruption continues in the King's Cross and St Pancras area due to an earlier incident, with services still affected.
#liverpool-street-station
London food
fromTime Out London
3 weeks 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 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.
#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
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Call to restore Saturday services on the Waterloo and City line

The Waterloo & City line may reopen on Saturdays if approved, supporting the City of London's goal for a 7-day destination.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks 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.
UK news
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

London could get four more Superloop bus routes by 2027

TfL plans to introduce four new express Superloop bus routes around outer London by 2027, with SL12 confirmed to start on April 4, 2026.
London
fromTime Out London
4 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.
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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fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London travel news LIVE: Euston trains cancelled as overhead line failure causes disruption

Overhead line failure between London Euston and Watford Junction is causing train cancellations and disruption expected until day's end; Tube and Overground services remain good.
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.
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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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

New London Superloop bus route to launch

The SL11 Superloop express will link Abbey Wood and North Greenwich with limited-stop, faster service and free pay-as-you-go travel during its first week.
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.
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.
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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