London’s transport chief has been forced to deny that the £3 billion fleet of new Piccadilly line trains are having to be rebuilt because they don’t fit in Tube tunnels.
But Andy Lord, the Transport for London commissioner, admitted the delayed introduction of the “transformational” new trains was proving “challenging” and was “extremely complicated” to fix.more
Eurostar passengers are being allowed to board trains earlier than normal in a bid to avoid overcrowding at St Pancras station.
They are being allowed to take their seats — to destinations such as Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam — 30 minutes before departure rather than having to wait in the departure lounge.more
A whole host of London Underground disruptions can be expected in July with full line closures and changes to night services. Tube, Overground, DLR and London Tram services will all be affected by the closures.more
Local bus services in England have continued to decline despite attempts by successive governments to bolster investment in services, according to a National Audit Office (NAO) report.more
London will continue to have some of the most expensive transport fares in Europe after the Government ordered four years of above-inflation hikes, the capital’s passenger watchdog has warned.more
Blackfriars station, London's answer to the proverbial chicken crossing the road, has a rich history since its establishment in 1864 on the southern bank of the Thames.more
The opening of HS2 will be delayed beyond the target date of 2033, the government has confirmed, but it did not say when the high speed railway line will begin operating.more
PKP Intercity hybrid trains will start operating from 2027, shortening travel times on partially electrified routes, said Janusz Malinowski, president of PKP Intercity. He added that this concerns 35 trains that are to enter service by 2029.more
The London Underground facilitates up to five million journeys a day, albeit with occasional delays and disruptions. But, were you aware that you can be fined for taking too long to reach your destination?
This is due to the fact that your Oyster card has established maximum travel times to prevent misuse. This means that you cannot do more than just travel on the Tube.more
The loyalty program for PKP Intercity passengers is to be ready in June next year - informed the president of PKP Intercity, Janusz Malinowski. He added that passengers will be able to receive tickets for points.more
Eurostar hailed the arrival of a “new golden age of international sustainable travel” as the rail operator unveiled plans to launch direct services linking London St Pancras with Germany and Switzerland.more
Catting with passengers and daydreaming are more likely to cause distracted driving errors than mobile phone use, a survey has found.
The RAC, which conducted the poll, cautioned that distractions can lead to "catastrophic consequences."more
The DVSA has warned drivers to monitor a key legal limit because it is "not always safe". You must not drive faster than the speed limit for the type of road and your type of vehicle, the government has warned, with road users put on alert.more
Passengers across London may have to rethink their journeys over the coming month, with a wave of disrupted services expected across the transport network. Customers are advised to plan their routes ahead of time to avoid any disruption.more
Plans to fast-track the remodelling of the UK's flight paths could lead to quicker flights and fewer delays for passengers, the government says.
Ministers are set to announce the creation of the UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) later which will re-design the routes planes must take over UK airspace - many of which were decided around 70 years ago.more
Almost one in 20 Tubepassengers are dodging fares – at a cost of £130m a year – amid a surge in violence against the staff who try to stop them.
Almost 5 per cent of fares now go unpaid, new Transport for London (TFL) figures show, pushing up prices when many Londoners are already feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis. more
Britain’s first-ever flying taxi has completed its first journey as the government backs plans to introduce the service by 2028.
The prototype VX4 electric aircraft is the first of its kind to complete a cross-country trip from the Cotswolds in normal airspace outside of test conditions in European aviation history. more
The Silvertown Tunnel will close for 17 nights through to the end of June for maintenance work — less than two months after opening.
General maintenance and snagging works will take place in the tunnel on several dates between now and June 22, Transport for London has said. more
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed it will be restructuring routes of some of its bus services in central London after "careful consideration".
These affect the 30, 205 and 27 routes and follows a public consultation held earlier this year which was held in a bid to make the services more efficient.more
South Western Railway (SWR) has been renationalised, making it the first train company to transfer to public ownership under Labour.
The first nationalised service, from Woking to Surbiton, departed on time at 05:36.more
Cyclists and e-bike riders have been hit with criminal convictions and penalties of more than £400 each for flouting London’s traffic laws.
City of London Police officers are deployed on bikes and the Met Police has a dedicated Cycle Safety team, with the aim of tackling the scourge of bikes whistling through pedestrian crossings and past red lights. more
Drivers could be punished more harshly than shoplifters under Labour plans to increase parking fines.
The Department for Transport has reportedly considered raising penalties from £70 to more than £120 for motorists outside London.more
Before level crossings protected by horns or sound and light signals, drivers will no longer be obliged to give the Rp1 ‘Attention’ audible signal, the Ministry of Infrastructure has announced.more
