Gallows Corner to Reopen in April After 10-Month Delay
Transport for London has announced the A12 Gallows Corner flyover will finally reopen by late April, five months behind schedule, following severe infrastructure issues.
Category : Transport
TfL: Top Reason for Silvertown Tunnel Fine Cancellations
Transport for London has disclosed that over 140,000 drivers have challenged fines for unpaid tolls at Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels, with most cancellations due to Auto Pay errors.
Government Denies TfL Suburban Rail Control Amid Khan Criticism
The Labour government has opted to hand London's suburban rail services to Great British Rail instead of TfL, citing concerns over Mayor Sadiq Khan's management of the tube system.
Man Critical After Wandsworth Bridge Road Crash
A 21-year-old man is fighting for life after being struck by a car near Wandsworth Bridge. Police have arrested two suspects and launched an investigation.
Serial Fare Dodger Avoids Jail, Sparks Justice System Debate
Public fury erupts over a judge's lenient sentence for a serial train fare dodger, with readers condemning the failing justice system and broader societal issues in MetroTalk letters.
Man Flashes Woman on London Rush Hour Train: Police Appeal
British Transport Police release image of suspect after a man exposed himself to a woman on a Moorgate to Finsbury Park train during evening rush hour last week.
Tube Strike Causes Severe Piccadilly Line Delays This Week
Commuters face major disruptions on the Piccadilly line due to ongoing strike action at Northfields depot, with delays expected until Saturday.
Elizabeth Line Passenger Assaulted, Police Release CCTV Images
British Transport Police are seeking two men after a passenger was brutally attacked on an Elizabeth line train, sustaining a fractured hand and facial bruising.
M4 Berkshire Closed After Serious Crash, Traffic Queues
The M4 westbound in Berkshire is closed due to a serious collision, causing heavy traffic delays. Emergency services are on scene, with updates expected.
Gang Used SMS Blasters on Tube to Steal Thousands in Scam
A gang deployed homemade SMS blasters in suitcases on the London Underground, sending fake delivery texts to scam passengers out of thousands, court hears.
Teen Driver Jailed for Distracted Crash into Rugby Player
A 19-year-old woman was sentenced to 18 months in prison after crashing into a teenager while distracted by a conversation, causing serious injuries in a South Wales car park.
Drunk Driver Screamed 'I Killed the Dude' After Fatal Crash
Mariusz Kosinski, 37, was jailed for 10.5 years after causing death by dangerous driving while drunk, flipping his BMW on a Worcester road and killing his passenger.
Surrey-Sussex Rail Route Reopens After Landslip
A key commuter rail route between Horsham and Dorking has reopened after a landslip left tracks hanging mid-air. Network Rail completed repairs, including embankment strengthening, following three weeks of closure due to wet winter weather.
Swiss Train Derailment and Avalanches Strike Alps in Storms
A train derailment in Switzerland and multiple fatal avalanches in the Alps have caused significant disruption and casualties, with severe weather conditions hampering rescue efforts and raising safety concerns across the region.
Brit Arrested at Hong Kong Airport After Smashing Machines
A 35-year-old British man was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport after destroying multiple check-in machines and allegedly possessing Viagra without a prescription.
Swiss Train Derails After Suspected Avalanche, Five Injured
A BLS AG train derailed in Switzerland's Valais canton, injuring five people. Emergency services including helicopters and mountain rescuers responded to the incident believed to be caused by an avalanche.
London Bus Bursts into Flames, Commuters Evacuate Safely
A double-decker bus in Kilburn Lane, North West London, suddenly caught fire, forcing terrified passengers to flee. Emergency services responded swiftly, extinguishing the blaze with no injuries reported.
Piccadilly Line Strike Disruption This Week
Industrial action at Northfields Depot will impact Piccadilly line services from February 15-21, causing delays and potential cancellations during morning hours.
Amazon Van Stuck on Britain's Most Dangerous Mudflat Path
An Amazon delivery van was rescued after getting stranded on the Broomway, a 600-year-old path in the Thames estuary known as Britain's deadliest mudflat route, where GPS misled the driver onto hazardous terrain.
Avalanche Derails Swiss Train, Casualties Reported
A passenger train carrying 80 people derailed after an avalanche struck near Goppenstein, Switzerland. Rescue operations are ongoing amid heavy snowfall.
Man Killed by Train After Taking Selfie on Railway Tracks
A 32-year-old rickshaw driver in Bangladesh was struck and killed by a high-speed train moments after taking a selfie on the railway tracks and uploading it to Facebook.
Police Appeal After £4,500 Luggage Theft on Paddington Train
A woman's suitcase containing £4,500 worth of luggage and sentimental jewellery was stolen from a train at Paddington station. British Transport Police have released CCTV images of a suspect.
Electric Car Owners Hit with Parking Fines in London
Electric vehicle owners in London are being fined for parking while charging, sparking debate over infrastructure and enforcement policies in the city.
London Underground Commuters Face Severe Delays Monday
Commuters on the London Underground are experiencing severe delays due to train cancellations on the Metropolitan line and minor disruptions from strikes and faulty trains on other lines.
Amazon Driver Stranded on UK's Deadliest Path
An Amazon delivery driver was left stranded after GPS navigation directed them onto The Broomway, a treacherous 600-year-old walking path in Essex known as one of the UK's deadliest routes.
London's Unluckiest Tube Station: Survived Bombs and Fires
Stonebridge Park Underground station has endured a remarkable history of destruction, from WWII bombing to multiple fires, yet remains operational on the Bakerloo line.
M6 Toll Coach Stabbing: Attempted Murder Arrest
A man was stabbed in the shoulder on a coach on the M6 Toll, leading to an attempted murder arrest. The victim is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.
Baker Street: London's Underground Cathedral with 10 Platforms
Discover Baker Street, the world's oldest underground station, nicknamed 'The Cathedral' for its majestic arches and boasting 10 platforms connecting five Tube lines.
17-Year-Old Girl Dies in Cwmbran Three-Car Crash
Demi Edmunds, a 17-year-old from Caldicot, died in a three-car collision on the A4042 in Cwmbran, Torfaen. Her family pays tribute, describing her as funny, kind, and caring.
Teen Demi Edmunds Killed in Three-Car Crash in Cwmbran
A 17-year-old girl, Demi Edmunds, died in a three-car collision on the A4042 in Cwmbran, South Wales. Her brother described her as 'funny, kind and caring'.
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