Southern trains disrupted in Sutton and Croydon Sunday
Southern trains face major disruptions in Sutton and Croydon on Sunday due to engineering work, closing lines via Mitcham Junction and between Purley and Caterham.
Category : Buses
Hackney bus driver banned from blowing bubbles urged to 'keep sharing joy'
Ricki Reid, the Hackney bus driver banned from blowing bubbles due to safety concerns, says passengers want him to continue spreading joy. Go Ahead London confirmed the ban but did not specify the exact safety considerations.
Gatwick train disruption after smoke from empty train
Travel to Gatwick Airport was disrupted after smoke was spotted on an empty train at Clapham Junction. Southern Rail confirmed a brake fault caused the issue, with lines between Balham and London Victoria blocked. No injuries were reported.
Bus driver quits over 43C cab heat and impossible shifts
A London bus driver quit after a 43C cab and 13-day shifts, citing fatigue and unsafe conditions, with TfL investigating.
Free bus travel for kids in England starts today
From August 1, children aged 5-15 can ride local buses in England for free all month, with no registration required, as part of a £100m government scheme to ease cost-of-living pressures.
London heatwave to end with five days of rain
London's fourth heatwave of the year will end dramatically with five consecutive days of rain from August 4, according to BBC Weather experts.
North London bus route 67 could be axed in TfL proposals
TfL proposes to withdraw bus route 67 and reroute the 149 bus in north London. A public consultation runs until September 20.
Readers Back Burnham's Bus Fare Cap, Recall Past Cheap Fares
Readers respond to Jonathan Freedland's article on Andy Burnham's bus fare cap, sharing memories of past cheap fares and supporting the policy for its feelgood factor.
Londoners swim in Thames at first official bathing spot
As London endures its fourth heatwave, swimmers flock to the River Thames at Ham, the capital's only designated safe bathing site, with temperatures reaching 33°C.
Harrow road closures in August: Hatch End road shut until October
Several roads in Harrow will close in August for utility works, with Blythwood Road in Hatch End closed until October and Morland Avenue in Kenton reopening after months.
Campaign to save North London bus route 149 amid TfL cuts
Campaigners fight to save the 149 bus route from part-axing by TfL, citing 12 million annual passengers and lack of Tube links. Public consultation ends September 20.
West London Tube bridge repaint set for August after campaign
A bridge connecting Shepherd's Bush Market and Goldhawk Road Tube stations will be repainted in early August following months of campaigning by residents and local officials.
Stanmore flood: Burst water main diverts three bus routes
A burst water main in Stanmore has flooded roads and diverted three bus routes. Affinity Water is repairing the pipe, urging residents to avoid using washing machines and dishwashers.
TfL proposes major changes to North London bus routes
TfL proposes to axe route 67 and reroute 149, with public consultation open until September 20. Changes affect Edmonton Green, Wood Green, and London Bridge.
Brixton Street Gym temporary site on Herne Hill approved
Brixton Street Gym's temporary relocation to Mahatma Gandhi Industrial Estate in Herne Hill is set for approval, offering fitness classes and youth outreach.
Windrush Line Closures and Charing Cross Shutdown: July Travel Disruption
Windrush line services are suspended in parts of South London on July 26 due to Network Rail works. Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations close for over three weeks from July 26 for track upgrades.
350,000 red-light offences in Britain 2023-2025
More than 350,000 red-light offences were recorded across Britain between 2023 and 2025, equivalent to one every four-and-a-half minutes, with a 37.5% rise over the period.
Bermondsey burst water main blocks 2 roads, diverts buses
A burst water main in Bermondsey has shut Tooley Street and Jamaica Road, diverting bus routes 47, 188, and 381. Water supply restored but low pressure possible.
Hackbridge crossing vibrations shake shops, owner says
A Hackbridge chip shop owner says a raised pedestrian crossing shakes his building daily as buses and lorries hit it at speed, causing cracks, but Sutton Council says it's not a priority.
London hotter than Greece in 36C heatwave July 29
London and parts of UK will hit 36C on July 29, surpassing Greece's 35C, with a heatwave possible into August, warns Met Office.
M27 named England's worst motorway over constant roadworks
The M27 in Hampshire has been named England's worst motorway, with only 56% of drivers satisfied, according to a Transport Focus survey of over 9,500 motorists.
Brent Council proposes 20mph zone on Woodcock Hill after 20 crashes
Brent Council proposes 20mph speed limit and junction improvements on Woodcock Hill in Kenton after 20 injury crashes, including five serious, between 2021 and 2024.
New overnight Gatwick Express services for summer weekends
New 3.40am Gatwick Express from Victoria and 4.35am return on Saturdays and Mondays from July 18 to September 7, helping passengers maximize annual leave.
London Tube and Train Closures for July 18-19 2026
Major closures on Piccadilly, Elizabeth, DLR, and Overground lines this weekend. Plan ahead with our guide to avoid disruption on July 18-19.
Melbourne council ends Lime ebike trial
Yarra council voted to terminate Lime ebike trial, citing failure to meet standards on footpath blocking, dumping, and drunk riding. Lime has 30 days to cease operations.
Chiswick burst pipe leaves thousands without water in West London
A burst pipe in Chiswick flooded Acton Lane and left thousands of West London homes without water for hours on July 14, with repairs ongoing.
Camden High Street Could Go Car-Free Forever
Camden Council is consulting on making the trial pedestrianisation of Camden High Street permanent, citing reduced overcrowding, pollution, and crime, though bus and car journey times have increased.
Greenwich Council reveals 14 new School Streets
Greenwich Council proposes 14 new School Streets and making 11 existing ones permanent, with ANPR enforcement. Consultation open until August 19.
South London roads shut: gas leak and burst water main
A gas leak in Greenwich and a burst water main in Eltham have shut two busy South London roads, causing bus diversions and traffic disruption.
Walthamstow fire: evacuations, Weaver line suspended
A large fire in Walthamstow, east London, forced hundreds to evacuate and damaged homes and a railway embankment, with no injuries reported. The Weaver line remains suspended.
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