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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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Transport & TfL · LondonBakerloo and Lioness Overground lines shut in Barnet for weekend of 8 August 2026
No Bakerloo line trains will run between Harrow & Wealdstone and Queen’s Park on 8-9 August 2026, Transport for London has confirmed. The entire Lioness Overground line will also close both days, affecting journeys across northwest London and Barnet.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL grants private hire licences to Wayve autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-Es in Barnet
Transport for London has licensed Wayve’s self-driving Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles as private hire cars. The first rides, offered to 100,000 Uber users who registered interest, will begin in Barnet this summer with a safety driver present. Full driverless operation requires further approval.
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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 · City of LondonFarringdon station evacuated after fire alarm, TfL warns of disruption
Farringdon station was evacuated on 10 October 2024 after a fire alarm triggered a full closure. Transport for London has suspended all services at the station, urging passengers to check before travelling and seek alternative routes.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichWoolwich Common fire closes A205 Academy Road and disrupts seven bus routes
A grass fire on Woolwich Common near Shrapnel Close forced the closure of the A205 Academy Road on 29 July, disrupting seven bus routes. Ten fire engines and 70 firefighters responded, bringing the fire under control within two hours.
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Transport & TfL · LondonPoints failure cancels trains between Liverpool Street and Cheshunt on 4 August
A points failure near London Liverpool Street station caused cancellations on services to Cheshunt and Hertford East on 4 August. Network Rail confirmed the fault, while Greater Anglia advised passengers to check before travelling.
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Transport & TfL · Londonc2c engineering works disrupt Basildon and Rainham lines until 9 August
c2c has announced engineering works causing train diversions and replacement buses on the Basildon and Rainham lines from 3 to 9 August. Services will skip key stations, with tickets valid on alternative TfL routes at no extra cost.
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Transport & TfL · LondonEurostar arrival rules change for London passengers at St Pancras
Eurostar advises London passengers to arrive 76 minutes before Standard or Plus trains, 45 minutes for Premier, and 75-90 minutes when returning from Paris. Gates close 30 minutes before departure for all routes, with security checks mandatory before boarding.
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Transport & TfL · BarnetArriva bus drivers in Barnet and north London to strike over cab heat risks
Arriva North London drivers will strike on 14 days between 14 August and 20 October over dangerously high cab temperatures. Unite says Arriva has failed to act despite reports of heat exhaustion, while Arriva cites air conditioning upgrades and new fleet investments.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSouth Western Railway targets Waterloo fare evaders after £1m revenue risk
South Western Railway has launched a crackdown at London Waterloo after finding 95% of barcode tickets between Vauxhall and the station are used fraudulently. The trial identified 153 short-faring offences in four weeks, protecting £45,000 in revenue.
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Transport & TfL · LondonM23 closed after multi-vehicle crash near Gatwick Airport
A multi-vehicle crash on the M23 southbound near Gatwick Airport led to a full closure on 4 August 2026. National Highways reported the incident, which caused delays for drivers travelling to the airport and surrounding areas in Surrey and West Sussex.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBus driver John penalised after refusing to drive in 34°C heat, Barnet depot
A London bus driver, identified as John, was docked pay after refusing to drive a bus with broken air conditioning during the 34°C heatwave on 29 July. Transport UK said the cab fan was working, but John reported unsafe conditions. The Mayor of London had previously assured drivers they would not be penalised for refusing unsafe buses.
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