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Ickenham Tube's Christmas ghost in a red scarf

Explore the eerie legend of the ghost in a red scarf that haunts Ickenham Tube station every Christmas. Discover the chilling 1952 origin story and other London Underground spectres.

Colindale Tube Station Reopens After Major £29.5m Upgrade

Colindale Underground station has fully reopened following an 18-month, £29.5m transformation. The upgrade provides step-free access and increased capacity to support the area's 70% population surge. Discover the new look.

London's Secret WWII Tube Station Hidden For Years

Discover the story of Kensington (Olympia) station, the London Underground stop kept secret for years due to its vital role in the Second World War and its use by Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower.

16-year-old girl dies at Loughton Underground station

A 'bright, beautiful, clever and funny' 16-year-old girl, Daisy House, has died after an incident at Loughton Tube station. British Transport Police are not treating the death as suspicious. Read the full story.

London Victoria station evacuated over fire alert

Commuters were evacuated from London Victoria station on Friday morning following a fire alert. The major transport hub was closed as emergency services responded. Read for live updates.

Liverpool Street is UK's busiest station for third year

Official data reveals London's Liverpool Street station is Britain's busiest for the third consecutive year, with 98 million entries and exits. Discover the full top 10 list and the impact of the Elizabeth line.

How Archway Tube station lost its original name

Discover the story of Archway Tube station, which opened as Highgate in 1907 before its name was given to another station on the Northern line. Learn about its history and a 2006 derailment.

London stations top global beauty ranking

St Pancras International and Paddington have been ranked the world's most spectacular railway stations in a new global list. Discover the full top 20 and what makes London's transport hubs so special.

Avanti's 7am Manchester-London train saved from axe

The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London has been saved after a public outcry. Passengers and staff react to the U-turn on plans to scrap the busy but often delayed intercity train.

London stations top global beauty ranking

Two central London terminals have been declared the most spectacular train stations globally in a new Telegraph ranking. Discover which iconic hubs made the list and why they're architectural marvels.

First-class train hack saves couple a fortune

Discover how a savvy traveller used split ticketing and class hopping to enjoy first-class train travel for just £8 more than a standard ticket. Learn the money-saving trick that annoyed her boyfriend at first but ended in free food and drinks.

Blood-stained man boards Heathrow Express train cab

A blood-stained trespasser accessed the driver's cab of an empty Heathrow Express train near Southall, leaving the driver fearing for his life. The man was detained under the Mental Health Act.

Clapham Junction Station to Get Major Upgrade

One of Europe's busiest stations, Clapham Junction, is set for a huge revamp to combat overcrowding with new entrances and a crossing. Discover the plans shaping South London's future.

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