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- Transport & TfL · London
Gallows Corner flyover closed overnight, weekend junction shutdown announced
Transport for London confirmed that the Gallows Corner flyover will be closed overnight on 17 September and that the entire junction will be shut from the evening of 18 September until Monday morning. Diversion routes are in place and reopening is planned for the end of the month.
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Transport & TfL · LondonGallows Corner flyover to close overnight ahead of September full shutdown
Havering Council confirmed that Gallows Corner junction and its flyover will close overnight on 17 September and then shut completely from the evening of 18 September until the morning of 21 September. The work, led by Costain after ESW finished its tasks, should finish by the end of September 2026, ahead of the council leader’s October deadline.
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NATS fault cancels 177 flights, Heathrow commuters hit hard
A technical failure at NATS caused 177 flights to be cancelled on Wednesday, mainly from Heathrow. Ryanair said more than 65,000 of its customers were impacted, while British Airways cancelled or diverted over 100 flights. Luton Airport remained open but warned of possible delays.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichAbbey Wood fare dodger faces up to £3,515 bill after 240 missed taps
A man who failed to validate his contactless card more than 240 times at Abbey Wood station has been identified by TfL. Unpaid fares total £2,515.40 and the maximum penalty could raise the debt to £3,515.40.
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Transport & TfL · NewhamNo action for passengers who intervened in East Ham Tube incident
Three passengers who intervened when a man exposed himself on a District line train in East Ham in August 2025 will face no further action. British Transport Police interviewed them under caution for suspected affray, but prosecutors decided there was no realistic prospect of conviction.
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Transport & TfL · LondonHeathrow third runway gets government go‑ahead, Chancellor says
Chancellor John Healey told the House of Commons that the government has approved the Heathrow third runway, a £33bn scheme projected to add 756,000 flights a year. The Treasury’s own appraisal puts the net present value between minus £23.4bn and minus £62.5bn. The public consultation ended on 1 September 2026.
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Transport & TfL · NewhamVirgin Trains to explore Stratford stop for new France services
Virgin Trains is considering adding Stratford International as a stop for its new services to France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The Office of Rail and Road has granted approval for up to 20 daily return services, set to begin in October 2030.
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Transport & TfL · City of LondonNew DLR trains return to service on Stratford‑Woolwich route
The first of 54 new Docklands Light Railway trains is back on the tracks after a software fault forced a ten‑month withdrawal. Modifications are finished and the phased rollout begins on the Stratford International to Woolwich Arsenal line.
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Transport & TfL · LondonWomen on London Tube face new risk from Meta glasses, campaigners warn
Campaigners are urging a ban on Meta’s AI glasses after a study showed most Tube sexual incidents happen inside carriages and almost all upskirting victims are women. TfL says it will not restrict devices, and Meta points to a flashing LED as a safeguard.
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Transport & TfL · LondonVirgin Trains granted HS1 access, plans 20 daily services from 2030
Virgin Trains has secured regulator approval for 20 return services per day on the HS1 line from St Pancras to the Channel tunnel, starting in 2030. Branson intends to spend £700 million on new trains and create 400 jobs, putting pressure on Eurostar’s sole access rights.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichKidbrooke Park Road night closure disrupts Greenwich traffic from 14 Sept to 14 Oct
Transport for London will close the A2213 Kidbrooke Park Road at its junction with Eltham Road nightly between 9 pm and 5 am from 14 September to 14 October. Only work‑related and emergency vehicles may enter, and drivers are being redirected via clearly signed routes.
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Transport & TfL · Kensington & ChelseaNorth Kensington fire halts Paddington‑Heathrow trains, 380 passengers evacuated
A grass fire near Scrubs Lane in North Kensington caused an electricity outage that stopped all rail lines between London Paddington and Heathrow on Saturday afternoon. London Fire Brigade and TfL evacuated 380 stranded passengers, and National Rail confirmed full restoration by Sunday morning.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSeven London councils block Heathrow third‑runway plan over noise
Seven London boroughs have written to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to oppose the draft Heathrow expansion policy. They argue the proposed 3,500‑metre runway would increase noise, pollution and traffic, and a decision on the scheme is not expected until 2029.
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Transport & TfL · LondonNew Superloop bus route SL12 launches in Havering
Transport for London has launched its new Superloop route, the SL12, connecting Gants Hill and Rainham. The service, which began on September 5, is the first Superloop expansion into the borough of Havering and offers free travel until September 11.
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Transport & TfL · CroydonCroydon Council faces £2m TfL funding freeze over cycle lane removal
Transport for London has frozen £2.067 million in local transport funding for Croydon Council. The freeze follows the council's removal of safety wands from a cycle lane on London Road without proper notification, violating the Traffic Management Act.
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Transport & TfL · City of LondonCity of London keeps Sunday parking free after church petition
The City of London Corporation will retain free Sunday parking following a petition that gathered over 2,000 signatures. Officers will present a report next week recommending no Sunday changes and limited weekday tariff tweaks, with a further consultation planned if approved.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBoeing 747 declares Mayday after Heathrow rain causes electrical failure
A Boeing 747 cargo plane flying from Heathrow to Hong Kong declared a Mayday after a series of electrical failures. Water had entered the aircraft before departure due to a cargo door being left open in the rain, causing critical system malfunctions.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSevere delays hit Northern, Victoria and Overground Weaver services
A points failure at Camden Town has halted the Northern line, a signal fault at Highbury & Islington is slowing the Victoria line, and the Overground Weaver service is suspended between Clapham Junction and Surrey Quays after a points problem at Peckham Rye, MyLondon reports.
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Transport & TfL · LondonNew Elizabeth line trains enter service with first of ten running today
The first of ten new Elizabeth line trains has started carrying passengers, Transport for London confirmed. Built at Alstom’s Derby factory, the nine-carriage Class 345 Aventra units will support rising demand, including at the future Old Oak Common HS2 interchange. The remaining nine trains are due to enter service by 2025.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonHeathrow staff facilities criticised after 82% report problems
A Unite survey of Heathrow workers found 82% had experienced problems with workplace facilities and 61% described toilets as unclean. The union is pressing Heathrow Airport Limited for a review and rapid improvements, while the operator cites £1.7 billion revenue in the first half of the year.
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