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Transport & TfL · LondonM25 and Dartford Crossing closures disrupt overnight travel across Barnet and north London
National Highways has announced overnight closures on the M25, A282 Dartford Crossing, A1(M) and M3 affecting north London and Barnet. Residents travelling after 22:00 on 29 July should expect delays on connecting routes and diversions.
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Transport & TfL · LondonA1005 closure after Enfield collision sends M25 traffic to Potters Bar
A collision on The Ridgeway in Enfield on 6 August closed the A1005 and caused heavy M25 traffic towards Potters Bar. One man was taken to hospital. Transport for London confirmed diversions on the 313 bus route in both directions.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL to install fatigue sensors after 48% of London bus drivers report close calls
Transport for London will require bus operators to install sensors or cameras to detect driver fatigue by next year, following a Unite survey showing 48% of drivers had a close call due to tiredness in the past 12 months. Drivers report working 13-day stretches with minimal breaks.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL relaunches Travel Kind campaign urging headphone use on London transport
Transport for London has restarted its Travel Kind initiative this summer, asking passengers to use headphones. Ofcom data shows mobile data use rose 13% year-on-year, while 69% of teens see loud video calls as acceptable. The Liberal Democrats propose £1,000 fines for loudcasting.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL grants first self-driving minicab licences to Uber and Wayve in London
Transport for London has approved 15 licences for self-driving minicabs, operated by Uber and Wayve. The vehicles will initially carry a safety driver, with plans to expand pending further regulatory approval. The trial marks a first for London’s private hire sector.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBakerloo and Lioness Overground lines shut in Barnet for weekend of 8 August 2026
No Bakerloo line trains will run between Harrow & Wealdstone and Queen’s Park on 8-9 August 2026, Transport for London has confirmed. The entire Lioness Overground line will also close both days, affecting journeys across northwest London and Barnet.
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Transport & TfL · LondonWayve robotaxis licensed in Barnet: first autonomous Uber rides to start this summer
Transport for London has licensed Wayve’s autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles for private hire use in Barnet and across the capital. Uber will offer test rides to selected residents later this summer, though a qualified driver must still be in the car. Full public roll-out depends on further approvals from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
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Transport & TfL · LondonPoints failure cancels trains between Liverpool Street and Cheshunt on 4 August
A points failure near London Liverpool Street station caused cancellations on services to Cheshunt and Hertford East on 4 August. Network Rail confirmed the fault, while Greater Anglia advised passengers to check before travelling.
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Transport & TfL · BarnetArriva bus drivers in Barnet and north London to strike over cab heat risks
Arriva North London drivers will strike on 14 days between 14 August and 20 October over dangerously high cab temperatures. Unite says Arriva has failed to act despite reports of heat exhaustion, while Arriva cites air conditioning upgrades and new fleet investments.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBus driver John penalised after refusing to drive in 34°C heat, Barnet depot
A London bus driver, identified as John, was docked pay after refusing to drive a bus with broken air conditioning during the 34°C heatwave on 29 July. Transport UK said the cab fan was working, but John reported unsafe conditions. The Mayor of London had previously assured drivers they would not be penalised for refusing unsafe buses.
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Transport & TfL · LondonAntonia Pugh-Thomas quits as bus driver over lack of toilet facilities on London routes
Former bus driver Antonia Pugh-Thomas left her job last week after inadequate toilet facilities forced female drivers to bleed through uniforms. TfL acknowledges six routes lack facilities, while campaigners estimate eight may be affected. Drivers report avoiding water in 40°C cabins due to the shortage.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL pays £7,642,120 to taxi drivers after licence delays
Transport for London paid £7,642,120 to taxi and private hire drivers affected by licence delays caused by new software and a cyber incident. The Goodwill Payment Scheme ran from September 2024 to December 2025, with 17,972 drivers receiving payments.
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Transport & TfL · LondonA2 slip roads close overnight 3-6 August for National Highways works
National Highways will close westbound Marling Cross, Cobham Services and Darenth Interchange slip roads on 3 August, eastbound Cobham slip roads on 4 August, and eastbound Wick Lane on 6 August. All closures run overnight with signed diversions in place.
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Transport & TfL · Londonc2c launches £15 return fares from Barnet stations to Southend in August 2026
c2c is offering a £15 return fare for day trips from most London stations, including those in Barnet, to Southend-on-Sea and nearby stations throughout August 2026. The deal requires advance booking and is valid on off-peak services only.
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Transport & TfL · LondonA2 overnight closures this week affect Darenth, Cobham and Wick Lane junctions
Overnight closures on the A2 in Barnet and Bexley begin on 3 August, affecting slip roads at Darenth, Cobham and Wick Lane. National Highways has published times and diversion advice for drivers travelling between 8pm and 6am.
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Transport & TfL · LondonM25 overnight closures start 3 August between junctions 8 and 9
Overnight closures on the M25 begin on 3 August, affecting the clockwise carriageway between junctions 8 and 9 and the anti-clockwise entry slip road at junction 13. National Highways advises motorists to allow extra time and follow diversion routes.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL catches Elizabeth Line fare evader owing £2,000 at Whitechapel Station
A man owing £2,000 in unpaid Elizabeth Line fares was caught at Whitechapel Station after TfL officers tracked his card use for 12 months. The case highlights TfL’s enforcement push as fare evasion costs the network £165 million annually.
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Transport & TfL · LondonWaltham Cross fire halts trains to Liverpool Street and Stansted until 19:00
A fire near Waltham Cross railway tracks has blocked all trains between Broxbourne and London Liverpool Street or Stratford. Stansted Express passengers face journeys of up to two and a half hours. Ticket acceptance applies on TfL and bus services until 18:00.
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Transport & TfL · LondonGWR dedicates Class 800 train to Railway200’s Greatest Gathering in Barnet link
Great Western Railway has dedicated a Class 800 train to the Greatest Gathering, a 2025 festival marking 200 years of UK railways. The train, displayed at London Paddington, serves Barnet commuters and recognises Derby’s role in rail heritage. The event drew 40,000 visitors last August.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL rejects bus driver rights plan as drivers report 43C cabs
London bus drivers report working in cabs reaching 43°C due to faulty air-conditioning, with one driver penalised for refusing to drive at 34°C. TfL’s director of buses dismissed a proposed ‘Bill of Rights’, while MyLondon launches a campaign for enforceable protections in operator contracts.
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