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Stansted Express resumes trains every 15 minutes throughout the day

The Stansted Express rail service between London and Stanstead Airport will be resuming a four trains per hour service from this weekend (10th Dec),

Take a preview of Brent Cross West station ahead of Sunday’s opening

This Sunday, a new railway station will open in North London that's either slightly late, or very early, depending on how you look at it.

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London Underground’s mobile coverage adds more of the Northern and Central lines

The expansion of mobile coverage on the London Underground continues, and they've just added more parts of the Northern and Central lines.

Brent Cross West railway station opens this coming Sunday

London's newest railway station will open on Sunday 10th December, with the first train scheduled to arrive at Brent Cross West just before 7am.

Reopening Tilbury Riverside railway station’s booking hall three decades after it closed

This is the story of a railway station that closed over three decades ago, still has a rail replacement bus service calling at it, and might reopen to the public again.

Helicopter dangling spinning blades to reduce leaves on the railway

The problem of trimming trees next to railways could be solved by helicopters dangling spinning blades, after a helicopter company secured investment to provide the service.

Pedestrian road crossing lights now include wheelchair symbols

Several pedestrian road crossing signs across London have been updated to replace the walking man with a person using a wheelchair in recognition of the different needs of Londoners.

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London Underground tops 4 million journeys in a single day

The London Underground carried over 4 million passenger journeys last Thursday - the first time daily passenger journeys exceeded 4 million since the pandemic hit.

RMT members accept pay deal to suspend rail strikes

Railway workers who are members of the RMT union have voted to accept a provisional pay offer from the train companies.

Observances of the Elizabeth line problems this morning

A number of problems on the railways this morning caused severe delays for commuters in west London and on the Elizabeth line.

Northern City Line starts using new signals in passenger service

Earlier this week, the trains on the Northern City Line started carrying passengers using a new signalling system, which should reduce delays on journeys between Finsbury Park and Moorgate.

A week of rail strikes to start this Saturday

There will be a week of strikes across the railways starting this coming Saturday (2nd Dec 2023), as train drivers who are members of the ASLEF union walk out.

First locations unveiled for electric car fast-charging hubs across London

The locations of the first five of up to 65 electric vehicle fast charging hubs across London have been revealed.

Kensington council rejects solution for Jewish sect’s tube travel ban

A Jewish religious sect that cannot travel on the London Underground because of something inside the Science Museum has had its application for a religious fudge that would solve the problem rejected

Property development offering upgrades at Neasden tube station

A housing development next to Neasden tube station on the Jubilee line has been submitted for planning that could improve the tube station and support the construction of a new London Overground station.

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HS2 reaches halfway mark in tunnelling crucial side passages under the Chilterns

Deep under the Chilterns, HS2 has reached the half way mark in tunneling the nearly 40 side passage tunnels that will link northbound and southbound tunnels.

The Elizabeth line has its busiest month yet

The Elizabeth line has had its busiest month yet, after it carried over 17 million passengers in a 28-day period for the first time.

Government offers £23 million for Rapid-Bus link connecting Woolwich to Thamesmead

The government has indicated that it will provide funding for a rapid-bus service linking Woolwich with Thamemead ahead of a longer-term plan to extend the DLR into the area.

Early Warning – Paddington station will be closed over Christmas

An early warning for anyone planning a Christmas getaway to the west, as London Paddington station will be closed over most of the period.

Transport leaders warn Elizabeth line train order delays will cost jobs

Rail industry leaders have called on the government to authorise the purchase of more Elizabeth line trains before it's too late to be able to order them.

Win a load of special railway tours and experiences

Dubbed ‘the railway’s answer to Children in Need’, Rail Aid is offering a huge load of railway goodies from special trips to behind the scenes tours of railway sites.