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Transport & TfL · LondonBank holiday rail disruption hits Barnet as digital signalling work begins
Residents travelling from Barnet to central London over the August bank holiday weekend face rail disruption due to engineering work on the East Coast Main Line. National Rail has confirmed closures from 20:00 on 29 August until 08:00 on 31 August, with replacement buses and diversions in place.
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Transport & TfL · London93 passengers fell between train and platform on Thameslink routes this year
Greater Thameslink Railway reported 93 falls between trains and platforms in 2024, a 43% increase on last year. The operator, which serves Gatwick and Luton airports, has launched a safety campaign advising passengers to take extra time and use lifts with luggage.
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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 · LondonTfL shoots 655 pigeons at London stations in two years
Transport for London has killed 655 pigeons at Tube stations and depots since March 2024, using air rifles during overnight culls. TfL says the practice is necessary to prevent disease and structural damage, but wildlife groups call it ineffective and inhumane.
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Transport & TfL · HackneyTfL bus route changes threaten direct links for 149 passengers
Transport for London plans to reroute the 149 bus between London Bridge and Edmonton Green, removing direct stops in Stamford Hill. Hackney councillors and residents oppose the changes, warning of overcrowding and longer journeys. The public can respond until 20 September.
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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 · LondonHeathrow runway reopens after grassfire diverts 18 flights
A grassfire near Heathrow Airport forced the temporary closure of one runway on Wednesday evening, diverting at least 18 inbound flights. London Fire Brigade extinguished the blaze within 90 minutes, and both runways are now operational, though delays may persist.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL fare evasion falls but Tories demand more enforcement in Barnet
Fare evasion on London’s transport network has dropped to 3.3%, but Conservative politicians argue enforcement is still too weak. TfL says it is targeting prolific evaders, while critics call for taller barriers and more officers to hit a 1.5% target by 2030.
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Transport & TfL · LondonE-scooter riders face 3.5 times higher brain injury risk than motorcyclists
E-scooter riders are 3.5 times more likely to suffer traumatic brain injuries than motorcyclists, according to a study of 15,247 trauma patients. Helmet use was recorded in just 5.9% of cases, while women faced double the risk of severe injury compared with men.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL Go app and countdown signs give Barnet bus times in real time
Transport for London provides real-time bus arrival information through its TfL Go app, website and electronic countdown displays at stops. Barnet residents can use these tools to plan journeys, save favourite stops and receive disruption alerts before leaving home.
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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 · 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 · LondonThameslink passengers urged to slow down after 93 boarding falls in 2026
Passengers travelling to Luton and Gatwick airports by Thameslink are being warned to allow extra time after 93 reported falls while boarding trains in 2026, a 43% increase. GTR says overall slips and trips have decreased since its safety campaign launched.
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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 · 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 · 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 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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