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London station renamed '&' during WWII blackout

Discover the strange WWII tale of Bushey & Oxhey station, nicknamed 'Ampersand' after signs were painted over to confuse invaders. A quirky slice of London transport history.

Bakerloo Line rebranded 'Bakerl0.0' for two-week campaign

London's Bakerloo line is temporarily renamed 'Bakerl0.0' as TfL partners with Heineken 0.0, offering free alcohol-free beer and suspending the tube drinking ban. Discover the details and how to get your free drink.

Tube graffiti costs TfL up to £11m a year to clean

Transport for London spends up to £11 million annually tackling a graffiti 'spike' on Tube trains, with the Central Line described as resembling Gotham City. Discover the clean-up costs and efforts.

Charlotte Commuter Train Stabbing Leaves One Dead

A fatal stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train has left one man dead and a suspect in custody. The attack has raised urgent questions about public transport safety in North Carolina.

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.

TV fans outraged at 'awful' 2025 Christmas schedule

Viewers have expressed widespread disappointment with the 2025 festive TV line-up from major UK channels, criticising repeats and uninspiring shows. Discover the one programme getting praise.

U-turn on Manchester to London 'ghost train' plan

The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator's U-turn. Read the full story on the victory for commuters and local politicians.

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