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Transport & TfL · CroydonCroydon schools among London's most dangerous for road collisions
Croydon has been identified as the second most dangerous area in London for traffic collisions outside schools. Between 2021 and 2025, 483 collisions were recorded near 62 schools, averaging nearly eight per school. This comes after the removal of lollipop patrols and a high number of exemptions from school street restrictions.
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Transport & TfL · LondonLondon Euston trains disrupted by overhead wire damage
Trains from London Euston faced major disruption, cancellations, and delays of up to an hour due to damage to overhead wires. Services operated by Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, and London Northwestern Railway were affected, with disruption expected to continue until at least 4pm.
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Transport & TfL · LondonVirgin Trains targets 2030 for London-Europe cross-Channel services
Virgin Trains plans to launch cross-Channel rail services in 2030, connecting London with Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam. The company has secured a deal for 12 new Alstom trains and a maintenance contract at Temple Mills depot.
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Transport & TfL · LondonDistrict Line Disruption for Chelsea Fans This Weekend
Chelsea supporters heading to Stamford Bridge face travel disruption this weekend due to planned track work on the District line. Fulham Broadway station, the closest to the stadium, will not be served by trains on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11. Arsenal station remains closed due to infrastructure damage.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichDLR extension to Thamesmead moves closer after consultation
More than 550 people and organisations responded to Transport for London's public consultation on the DLR extension plans. The proposed route includes two new stations and a tunnel under the Thames, linking Thamesmead with Beckton Riverside.
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Transport & TfL · CroydonCroydon trams suspended for two weeks during track works
Trams between New Addington and East Croydon will be suspended for nearly two weeks from October 24 due to essential track renewal works. Road closures on Kent Gateway will also be in place for a month, with residents warned of potential noise from the 24-hour construction.
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Lime funds 600 e-bike parking bays across London
E-bike operator Lime has awarded almost £900,000 to nine London boroughs for the creation of approximately 600 new parking bays. This initiative aims to address concerns over haphazard parking of shared e-bikes on pavements and streets across the capital.
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Transport & TfL · CroydonCroydon Tram Network Faces Two-Week Closure for Track Renewal
The Croydon tram network will be closed for two weeks from October 24 to November 6 due to essential track renewal works near Arena junction. Transport for London (TfL) is arranging replacement bus services for affected routes.
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Transport & TfL · LondonMotorcyclist, 28, dies in North Circular collision
A 28-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision on the A406 North Circular near Chingford in the early hours of Sunday, 4 October 2026. The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBus pedal confusion causes 3 crashes monthly in London
Transport for London data reveals that drivers confusing accelerator and brake pedals are causing an average of three bus crashes per month. In 2025, 40 collisions were linked to pedal application errors, the second-highest annual total since 2019.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSouth Western Railway delays total 9,437 minutes as trespass spikes
Network Rail and the British Transport Police report that trespass caused South Western Railway to lose 9,437 minutes of service in 2025/26. Drones are now being tested at Waterloo station and will be rolled out to three more sites to curb the problem.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTwo commuter trains cancelled after bedbugs found in driver cabs
On 22 September drivers reported bedbugs in the cabs of two commuter trains. Southeastern locked the trains at West Marina Depot, cancelled services on routes via Battle, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks, and confirmed no insects were found on any High Speed 1 trains.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSoutheastern cancels London-Kent trains over bedbug infestation
Southeastern railway cancelled two services between London and Kent on September 29 due to a bedbug infestation. The pests were reportedly found in drivers' cabs, prompting concerns from staff and leading to service cancellations. Southeastern stated the issue was contained to cabs and did not affect passenger areas.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL investigates Tube worker over pro-Palestine stickers
Transport for London is investigating a video that appears to show a London Underground worker distributing pro-Palestine stickers. The incident has drawn criticism, with TfL's code of conduct prohibiting political material.
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Transport & TfL · EalingEast Churchfield Road crash leaves road closed, two hospitalised
A late‑night collision on East Churchfield Road in Acton at 10:22 pm on 28 September 2026 injured two people. London Ambulance Service dispatched two ambulance crews, fast‑response paramedics and an incident officer. One victim was taken to a major trauma centre, the other to a local hospital, and the westbound lane remains closed.
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Transport & TfL · WestminsterWestminster council seeks £6m to avert Waterloo Bridge closure
Westminster City Council has asked for £6 million to carry out urgent repairs on Waterloo Bridge after an inspection revealed water damage and 2 mm cracks. Without funding, weight restrictions or a complete closure could be imposed by 2030, officials say.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonAvanti West Coast to be nationalised March 2027
Avanti West Coast will be taken into public ownership on 7 March 2027, the Transport Secretary has announced. The operator, which runs services from London Euston, had the highest cancellation rate of any train company in April-June 2026.
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Transport & TfL · LondonHeathrow Express Future Questioned Amid Expansion Plans
With Heathrow Airport planning significant expansion, Transport for London is questioning the future of the Heathrow Express. The premium service faces scrutiny over its passenger numbers, fares, and use of limited rail capacity, with alternatives like the Elizabeth line offering a more affordable option.
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Transport & TfL · IslingtonMotorcyclist killed on Tollington Road, traffic snarls hit Islington
A man in his thirties died after his motorcycle collided with a bus on Tollington Road, Islington, at about 11:30 am on 25 September 2026. London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police attended, closed the road and warned of congestion towards Finsbury Park.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL to launch new public bus operator
Transport for London is launching a new publicly owned bus company, Buses for London, to run a selection of services from late 2027. The move aims to improve value, safety, and environmental goals for the capital's bus network.
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