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Transport & TfL · Tower HamletsSwan on DLR track suspends Pudding Mill Lane services
Services on the Docklands Light Railway were suspended on Monday morning due to a swan on the tracks at Pudding Mill Lane. A trained rescue team was called to safely remove the bird and return it to a local habitat.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonSadiq Khan: Heathrow expansion case relies on old data
The Mayor of London has stated that the government's justification for expanding Heathrow Airport is based on outdated information from 2015. City Hall's submission to the House of Commons Transport Committee argues that environmental evidence does not guarantee reduced impacts from a new runway.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL fare evasion cost could reach £211m annually, review reveals
Transport for London (TfL) may be losing up to £211 million annually to fare evasion, a figure potentially £20 million higher than previously reported. An internal review acknowledged data limitations lead to a 10 percent reduction in the estimated loss.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonMan dies after car and bus collision in Chiswick
A 38-year-old man has died after a car he was travelling in collided with a bus on Gunnersbury Avenue in Chiswick. The driver of the car was arrested by police at the scene.
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Local News · GreenwichGreenwich Foot Tunnel to close for urgent repairs in October
Transport for London will close the 122-year-old Greenwich Foot Tunnel for three weeks from 7 October after inspections revealed corrosion in the cast-iron lining. Engineers will install temporary supports and replace damaged sections. Cyclists must dismount and use alternative crossings.
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Transport & TfL · LondonHeathrow expansion could add 22 million car trips a year, Mayor warns
The Mayor of London and Transport for London have warned that Heathrow Airport’s expansion could add 22 million car trips annually, worsening congestion and air pollution in west London. Their submission to the Transport Committee argues the government’s case relies on outdated evidence and risks undermining progress on emissions.
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Transport & TfL · LondonStansted Airport to replace transit system with £1.1bn skylinks walkways
London Stansted Airport will replace its 33-year-old transit system with new skylinks walkways, part of a £1.1bn expansion to increase passenger capacity to 51 million annually. Construction starts this summer, with minimal disruption expected for travellers.
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Transport & TfL · LondonWesthorne Avenue crash sends woman to major trauma centre on 10 August
A woman was taken to a major trauma centre after a collision at Westhorne Avenue and Burnt Ash Hill on 10 August 2026. The incident closed the eastbound carriageway, diverted bus route 160, and caused congestion on the A205 South Circular.
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Transport & TfL · LondonPeckham Hill Street remains closed after fire damages building
Peckham Hill Street in Southwark remains closed following a fire on 7 August. London Fire Brigade attended the scene, and structural assessments are ongoing. Residents and businesses face disruptions, with no confirmed reopening date yet.
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Transport & TfL · LondonFloating bus stops paused after safety warnings from disabled groups
Disabled campaigners have called for a pause on floating bus stops after safety concerns, with six pedestrian casualties recorded in London between 2020 and 2022. The Department for Transport has halted one design but not all, while Transport for London defends the infrastructure as essential for cycling growth.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBlind residents call for halt to floating bus stops after six injuries in Barnet
Six pedestrians were injured at floating bus stops in London between 2020 and 2022, Transport for London figures show. Blind and partially sighted residents in Barnet say they now avoid buses, opting for taxis instead, as campaigners demand a pause on new schemes until designs are made safe.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTwo crashes cause traffic queues in Deptford and Brockley on 6 August
Two separate road collisions in Deptford and Brockley caused significant traffic delays on 6 August. Emergency services attended both incidents, which occurred within an hour of each other during the morning peak. No details of injuries or responsible parties have been released.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL fare evasion costs £190m as prosecutions halve under Khan
Transport for London lost £190 million to fare evasion last year, while successful prosecutions dropped by half since 2020. Tory councillors blame City Hall for rewarding failure, as Commissioner Andy Lord received £635,533 in total compensation.
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Transport & TfL · LondonCharing Cross closure replaces 36-year-old track and platforms until 17 August
Charing Cross station is closed until 17 August while engineers replace every section of track between the terminus and Waterloo East. The work includes platform repairs, bridge repainting and new ventilation on the footbridge at Waterloo East, all coordinated during a single blockade.
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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 · 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 · 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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Driving into London: what the Congestion Charge and ULEZ cost you
The Congestion Charge is £18 a day and the ULEZ charge is £12.50, and they are separate schemes with different boundaries and hours. This sets out what each costs, who is exempt, what the penalties are, and the discounts you have to register for to receive.
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