A heated debate erupts in MetroTalk over phone use on buses and trains. Readers cite noise, autism accessibility, and public nuisance, while a veteran bus driver reveals the 'implied contract' of travel. Have your say.
Transport for London proposes cutting the famous Route 19 bus, celebrated in a Dire Straits song. Key changes to routes 19, 38, 349, and 424 could disrupt millions of journeys. Read the full details and potential impact.
Metro readers are fiercely debating the etiquette of playing music out loud on buses and trains. Is it ever acceptable, or is it pure selfishness? Join the conversation.
UK government to unveil road safety strategy with mandatory eye tests for over-70s and higher fines for uninsured drivers. Aim: cut road deaths by 65% by 2035.
British Transport Police release CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted on a District Line train near Cannon Street. Witnesses urged to come forward.
British Transport Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted on a London Overground train between Hackney Downs and Liverpool Street. The incident occurred on a Saturday evening in late March.
A journalist recounts being racially abused on a London bus as new figures show a rise in hate crimes on British transport. Discover the impact and where to get support.
Shocking new data reveals a 40% rise in hate incidents on UK public transport. Read the full report and learn what's being done to tackle this crisis.
The long-awaited West Yorkshire tram network is hit by another delay, pushing the start date to 2034 and raising costs to £3.5bn. Discover the impact on Leeds and Bradford's transport future.
The number of Transport for London employees earning over £100,000 has soared from 151 to 548 in three years. TfL cites inflation, backdated pay, and overtime as key drivers. Discover the full breakdown.
Residents in Sutton face hour-long waits as TfL cuts S4 bus frequency. Students are left behind and elderly passengers struggle in the cold. MP Bobby Dean demands service restoration.
South London residents face hour-long waits and overcrowded buses after TfL cut S4 frequency. Schoolchildren and vulnerable people are left stranded. Read the full story and see how it's impacting the community.
The opening of Leeds's long-awaited £2.5bn tram system is delayed by 2-3 years to the late 2030s after a government review demanded a full business case. Read the latest on the mass transit project.
British Transport Police are searching for a woman after a young girl was struck in the head at Balham railway station during the morning rush hour. The child hit a wall following the assault. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Decommissioned London Underground signs are on sale for up to £2,000. The London Transport Museum calls it a chance to own a piece of transport history. See the collection now.
British Transport Police reveal hate crimes on Tubes and buses remain elevated since 2023 spike, driven by international tensions. Read the latest figures and police response.
A person is fighting for life after falling on tracks at Kingston station during rush hour. British Transport Police confirm the incident is not suspicious. Read the latest updates.
Paris launches a 4.5km cable car, Europe's longest, connecting isolated suburbs to the Metro in 18 minutes. Could London learn from this transport solution?
Spain's government introduces a flat-rate €60 monthly pass for nationwide bus and train travel, aiming to cut commuting costs by up to 60% for millions, as PM Sánchez faces political pressure.
Zipcar's departure from the UK is a setback for sustainable transport, forcing users back to private cars and highlighting government policy failures. Read the full analysis.
British Transport Police release images of seven individuals after a knife fight on the platform at Balham Underground station. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Transport for London is under pressure to create a cohesive strategy, similar to its road safety plan, to tackle rising violence and harassment against women and girls on the Tube and buses.
The new Metro Tunnel in Melbourne has opened, promising better sustainable travel. A reader argues we must see metros as serving all travellers, not just commuters, to build world-class cities.
Opposition and crossbench MPs slam the government's proposed Freedom of Information reforms, including new fees and extended response times, warning of a threat to democratic accountability.
British Transport Police hunt man after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a train to Wrexham. He made inappropriate comments and blocked her exit. Call 0800 40 50 40.
A man sustained three broken ribs after being shoved into a wall at East Croydon station. British Transport Police have released a CCTV image and appeal for witnesses.
The RMT union reports a 17% increase in attacks on rail staff, blaming cuts to British Transport Police. It demands 1,000 new officers and threatens industrial action.
A London Underground busker had his earnings stolen by a thief at Tottenham Court Road station. Witnesses captured the incident on video. Transport for London condemns the act.
An insider's look at the opaque and often baffling process of securing a seat on a UK government board. Discover the unspoken rules and hidden pathways to public appointments.
British Transport Police seek public's help to identify four men after a violent brawl on platforms at Norwood Junction station. Three people were arrested following the September incident.