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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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Transport & TfL · BrentDriverless Taxis Delayed as TfL Fails to Publish Guidelines
Plans for driverless taxis in London have been delayed because Transport for London has not yet released operating guidelines. This delay has been welcomed by local campaigners in Brent who have raised concerns about the technology's impact.
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Transport & TfL · BrentFirefighters Tackle Blaze on Hannah Close, Neasden
A large fire at a mixed waste facility on Hannah Close in Neasden on 28 August 2026 required the response of approximately 125 firefighters. The incident led to the closure of sections of the Metropolitan line and severe delays on the Jubilee line.
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Transport & TfL · LondonEast Midlands Railway strike to cut London St Pancras services
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has warned of severe disruption at London St Pancras Station over the Bank Holiday weekend. RMT members are striking due to safety concerns regarding the new Class 810 ‘Aurora’ trains, leading to a significantly reduced service.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL staff incurred £30,000 in parking fines and road charges
Transport for London staff accumulated over £30,000 in parking fines and road charges between April 2025 and March 2026. The spending includes fines paid to local authorities and TfL's own network, alongside other miscellaneous expenses.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBus drivers face 'Victorian' conditions, says London Assembly Member
London bus drivers are working in "Victorian" conditions, according to London Assembly Member Keith Prince. He has backed a campaign for a Bus Driver Bill of Rights, citing concerns over fatigue, long hours, and inadequate welfare facilities.
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Transport & TfL · LondonLuton Airport flights cancelled for 95 minutes after lightning strike
A lightning strike disabled the air traffic control system at London Luton Airport on Thursday evening, suspending flights for around 95 minutes. About 30 services were cancelled, and the disruption spread to nearby Stansted Airport. NATS and the airport confirmed operations have resumed, urging passengers to verify their bookings.
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Transport & TfL · LondonHeathrow Airport warns travellers on lithium battery packing
Holidaymakers flying from Heathrow Airport are being warned about a common packing error involving lithium-battery devices. The UK Civil Aviation Authority advises travellers to keep items like phones and power banks in their hand luggage to prevent safety risks and potential delays.
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Transport & TfL · LondonThameslink to replace 60,000 train seat cushions from 2027
More than 60,000 standard-class seat cushions on all 115 Thameslink trains are to be replaced starting in 2027. The two-year upgrade project follows the recent nationalisation of Greater Thameslink Railway, with the Department for Transport announcing the changes.
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Transport & TfL · BarnetBurnt Oak Station car park closed until winter 2027/28
Barnet Council has closed the Watling Avenue car park at Burnt Oak Station until winter 2027/28 to allow Transport for London to carry out step-free access works. Edgware Community Association has voiced concerns about the impact on local businesses and disabled motorists.
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Transport & TfL · LondonLondon faces thunderstorm disruption and flood risk
Londoners are being warned of potential travel disruption and flooding as intense thunderstorms are forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings, advising of heavy rain, lightning, and hail, with drivers cautioned about increased skidding risks on roads.
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