A20 speed limit ruled unlawful; MPs demand action
Crown Court rules TfL's temporary A20 Sidcup Road speed limit unlawful. MPs demand refunds, quashed convictions, and compensation for over 60,000 motorists.
Category : Trains Rail
Albert Bridge closure: Journeys up to 50% longer
Albert Bridge closure since Feb 2026 has doubled some journeys, sparked an open letter signed by 1,100 residents, and drawn criticism over repair funding.
SWR Waterloo-Guildford trains disrupted Sunday October 18
South Western Railway services between London Waterloo and Guildford face cancellations and replacement buses on Sunday October 18 due to engineering work closing lines in the Guildford area.
No direct London-Stansted trains this weekend
No direct trains from Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport on Oct 17-18 due to track repairs. Passengers advised to travel via Cambridge at no extra cost.
Southern trains disrupted in Croydon this Sunday
Southern trains face major changes Sunday October 11 due to engineering work in Streatham and East Croydon, with diversions, suspensions, and amended timetables affecting London Victoria services.
TfL proposes cuts to bus routes 74 and C3; comment open
TfL proposes withdrawing the Earls Court-Putney leg of bus route 74 and the entire C3 route, impacting 2,717 daily trips. Public comments accepted until November 16.
Waterloo train disruption: SWR weekend engineering works
South Western Railway services from London Waterloo face cancellations and diversions this weekend due to engineering works around Staines and Teddington, with replacement buses running.
Bedbugs Force Southeastern to Cancel London-Kent Trains
Southeastern cancelled two London-Kent train services after bedbugs were found in drivers' cabs, with one driver refusing to board without a hazmat suit. The company says passenger carriages are unaffected.
Southern trains cancelled this weekend: full list
Southern trains face cancellations this weekend due to engineering work affecting routes across Surrey, Sussex and west London, with bus replacements and ticket acceptance on alternative services.
London Victoria disruption all day after trackside fire
A trackside fire in Battersea damaged signalling equipment, causing train delays of up to an hour at London Victoria. Disruption is expected until at least 2pm.
UK rail passengers gain new rights to use rival trains
From Sunday, September 20, UK train passengers with valid tickets can board alternative operators' trains free of charge when their service is cancelled, under new rules.
Person dies after incident on railway tracks in Hayes
A person has died after being found on railway tracks in Hayes, West London, early on September 10. British Transport Police were called at 5.10am, and the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing.
Russia, North Korea Open First Road Bridge Across Tumen River
Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across the Tumen River, a one-kilometre span linking Khasan and Tumangang, signalling deeper ties since the Ukraine war.
Paddington trains resume after grass fire disruption
Train services between London Paddington and Reading resumed after a grass fire near Scrubs Lane caused major disruption, stranding 380 passengers.
UK's Most Remote Station Links Direct to London
Corrour Station in the Scottish Highlands, 10 miles from the nearest road, offers direct sleeper trains to London Euston six nights weekly, despite its remote location.
Russia's rail attacks kill six as Ukraine war enters new phase
Six railway workers killed in Kyiv missile strike as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's rail network, targeting civilian infrastructure and disrupting daily life.
White Notley: Essex's least-used station sees 21 daily passengers
White Notley, between Braintree and Witham, is Essex's least-used station with only 21 passengers daily, yet offers direct London Liverpool Street services in about an hour.
London Bridge trains cancelled indefinitely due to extreme heat
Southern services to and from London Bridge face indefinite cancellations from September 1 due to heat-related speed restrictions, with buses replacing trains on the Uckfield Line.
UK railways adapt to hotter summers and heat risks
UK railways face heat risks like rail warping, power line droop, and signal failures; solutions include white paint and IsoMat cooling.
Charing Cross and Waterloo East close again for engineering work
London's Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations closed again today for follow-up engineering work, days after reopening from a £20m upgrade. Southeastern trains are diverted to Cannon Street and London Bridge.
Wrong-way motorway drivers prosecuted weekly in England and Wales
A motorist is prosecuted every week for driving the wrong way on motorways in England and Wales, with 31 charges in 30 weeks, court papers show.
Lewes Rail Line Reopening in September After Removal Work
The Lewes rail line will reopen in September after work to remove a train that derailed in August 2026 is now under way, according to Network Rail.
Eurostar's 3 New Routes: Antwerp, Frankfurt, Switzerland
Eurostar adds three new routes: London-Antwerp direct from Dec 14, 2026, Frankfurt by early 2030s, and Switzerland TBC. New Celestia trains boost capacity.
Virgin Trains Approved for London-Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam
Virgin Trains secures ORR approval to run high-speed services from London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam, breaking Eurostar's 30-year monopoly, with services starting October 2030.
Virgin Trains gets UK track access for Europe from 2030
Virgin Trains secures UK track access for up to 20 daily return services to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam from 2030, challenging Eurostar's monopoly.
Virgin secures track access for London-Paris trains by 2030
Virgin Trains has secured track access from the ORR to run up to 20 daily London-Europe services by 2030, challenging Eurostar's monopoly.
Virgin Trains gets approval for 20 daily London-Europe services
Virgin Trains has secured track access approval to run up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030, potentially lowering fares below Eurostar's £39 London-Paris ticket.
Lewes Derailment: Line Closed 10 Days, Two Injured
Network Rail and Southern Rail have closed the Lewes to Haywards Heath line for at least 10 days after a derailment injured two seriously and 18 others.
Rail chaos: 'Do not travel' warning as wires fail
Thousands face disruption after overhead wire damage between Peterborough and Stevenage blocks East Coast Main Line, with LNER advising passengers not to travel on Sunday.
Second train derailment in 24 hours hits Essex line
A Greater Anglia train partially derailed near Wickford, Essex, blocking lines and causing cancellations, just hours after a Southern Rail derailment in East Sussex left two severely injured.
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