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TfL in talks to buy more Elizabeth line trains to cope with HS2 demand

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that it is working on plans to buy more Elizabeth line trains to cope with demand when HS2 opens its Old Oak Common station.

Mobile phone coverage expanding on the Northern and Central lines

The next phase of expanding mobile phone coverage on the London Underground has been revealed, with more of the Northern and Central lines coming on first.

There are three days of railway strikes this week

There will be national rail strikes this week taking place on Wed 31st and again on Fri 2nd and Sat 3rd June.

TfL to double roadside wildflower verges following successful trials

Transport for London (TfL) has been trialling a reduced mowing of verges along roads and cycle lanes it managed in order to encourage wildflowers, and says it will expand the trial to more of London.

Refurbishment for Malden Manor’s art-deco railway station

Just shy of its 85th birthday, Maldon Manor station in south London has been refurbished to restore back some of its 1930s glory.

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Purfleet-on-Thames railway station set for major rebuild as plans submitted for approval

Long standing plans to move and rebuild a little railway station currently serving the Essex town of Purfleet-on-Thames have advanced as the formal planning application has been submitted to the council for approval.

Brent Cross West station gears up for Autumn opening with new station signs

The construction of the new Brent Cross West station on the Thameslink line in north London reached a new milestone this week when the external signs were installed, signalling the future opening of the station, which is expected in autumn this year.

RMT union extends its London Underground strike mandate

The RMT union has secured approval to extend its strike action on the London Underground for a further six months, and the members attitudes appear to have hardened since the last vote for strike action.

Pressure building to extend the DLR to Thamesmead

The campaign to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) across the river to Thamesmead has stepped up with two MPs raising the issue.

Is it time to kill off Wi-Fi on the railways?

Train companies might be told to stop providing Wi-Fi on trains in an effort to cut costs while train revenues are still below pre-pandemic levels.

Elizabeth line’s new peak time timetable starts with a broken down train

The Elizabeth line’s full peak timetable commenced today, but the start was marred by another broken down train that knocked out services between Paddington and Abbey Wood.

Historic railway track restored at Paddington station

Two lengths of railway track from the very earliest days of the railways have been restored at Paddington station, although you might need a few tips to be able to find them.

Stratford station will be easier to use with new entrance being built

Work has started on building a new entrance at Stratford station in East London which will make it much easier for people living to the west of the station to use get to the trains.

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Another train strike announced by the RMT

The RMT union has announced that its members working for the train operating companies will walk out in strike on Friday 2nd June 2023.

Elizabeth line strike called off

A strike on the Elizabeth line that would have disrupted the service on its first anniversary has been called off.

Flying Scotsman visiting London in June

The legendary Flying Scotsman locomotive is 100 years old, and as part of the centenary celebrations, it will be visiting several London stations in June.

Heritage railway extension will link it to the mainline railway again

A long standing ambition to connect a heritage railway to the mainline network has taken a step forward after it was granted permission to rebuild a section of a disused railway.

Isleworth station is next to receive step-free access upgrade

Isleworth station in southwest London is the latest to get an upgrade to step-free access as Network Rail outlines plans to add two lifts to the station.

Excavation at Old Oak Common station reaches HS2 track depth milestone

Excavation of the huge underground space that will eventually become HS2's new station at Old Oak Common has reached down to the track level, and they've completed the first base slab concrete pour at the western end.

London Underground criticised after track worker hit by train

London Underground has been criticised after a trackside worker was hit by a Metropolitan line train while she was working on the railway between Chalfont & Latimer and Chesham stations last April.

LNER names its first Azuma train celebrating its centenary

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has launched the first named and liveried train as part of the Azuma fleet on the East Coast route, connecting London with Yorkshire, the North East of England and Scotland.

Consultation opens to create cycle lanes on Kensington High Street

Kensington and Chelsea council has opened a consultation to create cycle lanes on Fulham Road and Kensington High Street, but they will be advisory only -- not the partially segregated cycle lanes that were removed in 2021.