Map shows huge scale of UK railway cuts since 1914
A fascinating map reveals the staggering loss of UK railway routes, from 23,440 miles in 1914 to just 9,864 today. Discover the towns left stranded and the legacy of the Beeching Axe.
A fascinating map reveals the staggering loss of UK railway routes, from 23,440 miles in 1914 to just 9,864 today. Discover the towns left stranded and the legacy of the Beeching Axe.
British Transport Police are searching for a man after a London Underground staff member was sexually assaulted at Liverpool Street station. The attack occurred at the ticket barriers on December 16. Police have released an image.
Transport for London is consulting on changes to five bus routes in North London to serve the massive Meridian Water development of 10,000 new homes. Have your say by February 23.
For years, UK rail users have misheard the British Transport Police's safety tagline as 'Sort It' instead of 'Sorted'. Discover the confusion and the correct message to stay safe.
TfL's new Bakerloop bus service has carried 367,000 passengers and generated £231,000 in just 10 weeks, more than double initial projections. Discover the impact of this interim solution ahead of the Bakerloo line extension.
A new government traffic light system exposes which local councils are failing on pothole repairs. See if your area is red, amber, or green and the £590 average repair cost drivers face.
A UK expat's five-year comparison exposes Vienna's flawless, affordable public transport against Britain's expensive, unreliable system. Discover why attitude, not just investment, is key.
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.
A new Escape From Tarkov update has infuriated players by making the final escape harder for groups, reducing boat seats to just one. Discover the community backlash.
The UK faces its coldest night of winter at -12.5°C. A live weather map shows the extent of the freeze as hundreds of schools close and amber cold health alerts are issued. Stay informed.
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 dramatic weather map shows a massive wall of snow heading for London this Friday, January 9. Get the latest forecast, travel warnings, and expert insight on why predicting London snow is so tricky.
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.
Ever wondered where Panem's districts would be if The Hunger Games were set in Britain? From London's opulence to Newcastle's coal, we map all 13 districts across the UK. Discover your hometown's dystopian counterpart.
Discover which UK cities and counties correspond to the 13 districts of Panem. From London's Capitol to Newcastle's coal mines, see where you'd live in a British Hunger Games.
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.
A new interactive map reveals the UK areas hit hardest by crime severity. See how your location compares, with Blackpool and Westminster topping the list.
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?