The London Underground lines with the worst air quality have been named. New data from a report by Transport for London analyses air quality across the Tube network and shows how the lines rank.more
Rail passenger numbers could nearly double by 2050 compared with pre-pandemic levels, according to research.
Demand will grow by between 37% and 97% by that point under various scenarios, the study commissioned by industry body Railway Industry Association (RIA) said.more
We’re all worried about train strikes but, if you’re looking at moving to a good commuter town outside the M25, you need to be careful. While the average house prices may be cheaper than London, there are certain locations where your morning train is likely to make you very, very late for work.more
The new names of London's six Overground lines have been revealed, significantly changing the look of the famous Tube map.
Last August, Transport for London (TfL) announced it wanted to give the routes distinct identities to make it easier for passengers to navigate the network.more
Tube insiders on Wednesday raised alarming new concerns about the state of the Central line — and warned that passengers faced years of chaos due to “inexcusable” delays in upgrading the clapped-out trains.
Whistle-blowers contacted the Evening Standard to reveal a multitude of “foreseeable” problems on the line caused by years of under-investment.more
An AI system is being piloted in the metro in Montreal, Canada, which is able to identify potential suicides based on monitoring data. It's part of a suicide prevention strategy on Montreal public transit.more
Sadiq Khan has hinted that he may look to expand Night Tube services to more London Underground lines if he were elected as the capital's mayor for a third term. Mr Khan told MyLondon that it was 'on the table' - but he is waiting to see what happens on May 2, the date when Londoners will go to the polls. more
Commuters face further strikes and disruption in February and March, as RMT union members working on London Overground walk out over pay.
More than 300 workers will take industrial action which includes strikes and action short of strike.more
Transport for London has been unable to set a date for the return of normal service on the Central line despite engineers working overtime to replace worn-out motors on the ageing fleet of trains.
Problems began in November when the shortage of trains resulted in long gaps between services, causing delays and severe overcrowding, especially at central London stations.more
Londoners are the country’s most unhappy commuters with almost a quarter (24 per cent) saying they hate their journey to work, according to new research.more
The construction of HS2 high-speed rail - the largest ongoing infrastructure investment in Europe - in its truncated version, namely from London to Birmingham, offers a very poor benefit-cost ratio, the Public Accounts Committee assessed in a report released yesterday.more
Train passengers travelling to and from 90 railway stations in the West Midlands and Greater Manchester will be able to use tap-in and tap-out ticketing from next year.more
Yesterday was the first day of another in a series of rail strikes in England. Train disruptions will continue until Monday, despite a recently passed law that was supposed to ensure a minimum level of service even during strike days.more
Off-peak Tube and train fares all day on Fridays will be trialled by Transport for London (TfL) in a bid to boost passenger numbers and support the capital's economy.more
Rail users in England are facing disruption this week, as members of train drivers' union Aslef hold an overtime ban and strikes. The walkouts are the latest in a long-running row over pay and conditions. Passengers should check before they travel as disruption is expected across the network.more
Sadiq Khan has warned that fare dodging on the capital's public transport is “still too high”, as he urged Londoners to report it to station staff when they see it.more
Transport for London (TfL) fares will be frozen until March next year, Sadiq Khan has announced. The Labour mayor of London, who chairs TfL, said he “wasn’t prepared to stand by” while passengers pay more for public transport.more
The decision of the Stockholm authorities to introduce a zone in the city center without cars with petrol or diesel engines has been suspended by the European Commission. The reason is the possibility of violating the residents' right to free movement.more
Ticket machines at railway stations charge passengers more than double what they would cost online for some journeys, according to analysis. Consumer group Which?'s research said same-day rail tickets were 50% more expensive on average at stations.more
An adage in London is that your favourite Tube line will be the one that serves your neighbourhood - even if you endure a sweaty 80-minute commute.more
Potholes caused misery in 2023 on a scale not seen in years, but scientists hope technology like self-healing roads will help rid us of them for good. Reports of potholes and damage they caused hit five-year highs, according to local governments and the AA.more
Some bus workers in London are set to begin strike action this week after rejecting an offer of a 5% pay rise. About 40 staff who work in the control rooms for Abellio buses at Battersea and Twickenham bus garages are set to walk out on 19 and 26 January and 2, 9, 16 and 23 February.more
A fresh series of strikes has been unveiled by the main train drivers' union, Aslef, in its long-running pay dispute with 16 train companies. The stoppages between Tuesday 30 January and Monday 5 February will affect different operators each day. The drivers will also refuse to work overtime from Monday 29 January until Tuesday 6 February.more