More delays for Beam Park station – no decision until later this year
The long-running saga about whether a new railway station will be built at Beam Park in East London is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon, as a decision is not expected now until later this year.
TfL seeking suppliers for Bakerloo line overhaul
The elderly Bakerloo line trains will eventually need to be replaced, and Transport for London (TfL) has started looking for suppliers to prepare the Bakerloo line for the new trains.
Euston station will be closed over the Easter weekend
If you were planning to travel via Euston station this Easter, try to change your plans, as the station will be closed all weekend.
Recycling boost for LNER’s train cleaners
Train company, LNER has revealed that it’s now sorting up to 100 kilograms of waste a day – as it maintains its position of sending zero waste to landfill.
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TfL rules out regular London Overground trains to London Bridge
A plan to run London Overground trains into London Bridge as a regular service is unlikely to happen because Southern is expected to restore their service through the Sydenham Corridor to four trains an hour in 2025.
From Dangleways to Driverless Pods: The rejected Thamesmead DLR extensions
There are plans to extend the DLR to Thamesmead, but before TfL put that out to consultation, they considered everything from extending the Jubilee line to building new cable cars.
Train Sim World adds London Overground expansion with Goblin “Easter Egg”
Train Sim World, the train simulator game, has added the GOBLIN branch of the London Overground to their platform, so you can now manage a train trip from Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside.
Rare copy of a Beck-inspired tube map – for Australia
When the now classic Harry Beck designed tube map was first released in the 1930s, it proved so popular that a version - complete with tube roundel - soon appeared on the other side of the world, in Sydney.
Initial funding for Elephant & Castle railway station upgrade
An ambition to upgrade the Elephant & Castle railway station has taken a step forward after initial funding was granted for planning work to be carried out.
Look out for this retro British Rail inspired train makeover
South Western Railway has unveiled a special ‘new’ livery for one of its Class 455 trains, inspired by its original 1980s British Rail design.
Waterloo station set for huge “London Bridge style” upgrade
Waterloo station could soon receive a huge London Bridge-style upgrade, according to plans shown off by Network Rail and Lambeth council.
St Pancras station planning for more international passengers
St Pancras International station is looking at how it can expand its capacity to handle more passengers and is commissioning architects to provide suggestions about how to do that.
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BRIO releases an official London Underground toy train
The toy train company, BRIO has started selling a London Underground themed train set that's been officially licensed to carry the tube logo.
Intercity 125 train returning to London for one day
Next Friday, there will be a very special visitor to Marylebone station - an Intercity 125 train, and you could be on it.
Closing the Gap as Cycleway 4 connects Greenwich to London Bridge
There's no need to mind the gap anymore, as it has become easier to cycle from Greenwich to London Bridge after a break in the cycle lane at a busy road junction was closed.
Flash sale on Eurostar with tickets for £35 each way
Eurostar has a flash sale for the next few days, offering tickets from just £35 each way for travel between London and Lille, Paris, and Brussels.
Battersea’s tube station is about to get a second entrance
The Northern line station at Battersea Power Station is about to get a second entrance with more escalators leading to a recently opened part of the Battersea estate.
Southeastern upgrades south London depot to improve train cleaning facilities
The train company, Southeastern has been upgrading its train cleaning facilities, with a dedicated interior repair and heavy cleaning operation within the existing Grove Park depot in southeast London.
Ten-week closure of the Blackheath to Charlton railway tunnel
Network Rail is warning that the railway tunnel between Blackheath and Charlton in southeast London will close for ten weeks this summer, affecting Southeastern customers.
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TfL’s off-peak “Fares Friday” trial starts next Friday
The recently announced plans to declare Fridays an off-peak day all day for tube and train passengers will kick in next week, the Mayor of London has announced.
London Overground strike CANCELLED
There will be a strike on the London Overground next Monday and Tuesday that will reduce train services and close several stations entirely.