Redevelopment plans at the Olympic Park for Network Rail’s Bow Goods Yard
The last large plot of land left over from the London 2012 Olympics is set to be developed as Network Rail opens a masterplan process for the site.
Jun
28
Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the city.
Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the city.
Transport News - Archive Articles
London Overground concession extended for another two years
Arriva Rail London says that its concession to run London Overground services has been extended by another two years by Transport for London (TfL), and will now expire in May 2026.
Jun
28
GWR celebrates 150 years of the Marlow Branch Line
Great Western Railway (GWR) is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Marlow Branch Line with a special livery on one of its trains.
Jun
28
LNER testing direct London to Cleethorpes train services
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has taken a step forward to see whether it could operate direct services between Cleethorpes in Lincolnshire and London King’s Cross in the future.
Jun
28
Tickets Alert: Ride a heritage tube train through central London next month
Next month is a chance to ride in a 1938 era tube train through central London and up to north London on the Piccadilly line.
Jun
27
Hornby releases HS2 model train
Although HS2 isn't carrying passengers yet, it's using a lot of trains, and Hornby has released a model of one of its locomotives.
Jun
27
Brent Cross West station passes safety tests ahead of opening
The under-construction Brent Cross West station in north London has passed a range of safety and technical tests, with Thameslink trains arriving and departing on overnight trial runs over the past two weeks.
Jun
27
TfL makes a colorful statement for London Pride with tube posters and wraps
A London bus has been shown off wrapped with a new decoration to mark London Pride, which takes place this coming Saturday, with trains also getting the same treatment later this week.
Jun
26
An ambition to double the number of trains on the railway between Sutton and Belmont stations in south London is progressing after Sutton Council allocated funding to Network Rail to design the upgrade.
Jun
26
Three days of national rail strikes announced for July
There will be three days of strikes on the railways in late July, after the RMT union announced that staff at 14 train companies will walk out.
Jun
22
TfL releases a limited edition 20th anniversary Oyster card
Later this month marks the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the Oyster card on London's transport network, and Transport for London (TfL) has released a limited edition Oyster card to mark the occasion.
Jun
22
Princes Risborough railway signal box open day
The UK’s largest surviving Great Western Railway signal box can be found half an hour from central London, and occasionally, it’s open to the public to have a look inside.
Jun
21
A look at the upgrades underway at Clapham Junction station
Anyone who has used the Brighton Yard end of Clapham Junction station recently will know there's been a lot of building work going on.
Jun
21
London Underground expands mobile phone coverage to Mornington Crescent station
The latest extension to underground mobile phone coverage has gone live this morning, with 4G and 5G coverage now available at Mornington Crescent station.
Jun
20
Kentish Town tube station closing next week for a year
Kentish Town tube station on the Northern line will close from next Monday (26th June) for about a year as they will be replacing both of the old escalators in the station.
Jun
20
Railway overtime ban announced by train drivers union
There is likely to be disruption to trains during the first week of July as train drivers will refuse to work overtime.
Jun
19
TfL’s submits plans to extend the DLR to Thamesmead
Plans to extend the DLR across the river to the Thamesmead part of southeast London have taken a step forward after Transport for London (TfL) submitted its Strategic Outline Case (SOC) to the government.
Jun
16
Glastonbury travel advice from GWR for train passengers
Great Western Railway (GWR) says that it plans to run more than 60 trains to and from Glastonbury Festival next week, but reservations will be required.
Jun
14
A locally brewed Pale Ale will be offered on Eurostar trains
Eurostar has added an exclusive pale ale brewed just up the road from St Pancras station to the drinks trolly on its services to/from London.
Jun
14
Two new directors appointed to oversee the HS2 railway delivery
The Transport Secretary, Mark Harper MP has appointed Keith Smithson and Joanna Davinson as new Non-Executive Directors to HS2's board of directors.
Jun
14
A new series of Secrets of the London Underground returns in July
Rail historian Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway will be returning to the TV screens for a new series of Secrets of the London Underground in July.
Jun
12
The Famous Five reunite for a train adventure with Great Western Railway
The Famous Five are embarking on a new railway adventure with Great Western Railway (GWR), for the first time since 2020.
Jun
12
