Tube Poetry and Homeric Wisdom in Guardian Letters
Guardian letters discuss the lack of authentic tube travel poetry in London's Underground and explore Homer's techniques for managing audience attention spans in oral storytelling.
Category : Transport
3D Maps Show London Tube Stations Below Streets
Fascinating 3D schematics released by TfL reveal the complex underground layouts of London's busiest Tube stations, showing tunnels, corridors and escalators hidden beneath city streets.
Driving Test Cheating Surge: Expert Warns
A driving specialist issues a stark warning as cheating on driving tests rises by 47%, with over 1,000 cases involving Bluetooth devices and impersonation last year.
US Winter Storm Cuts Power, Grounds Flights
A historic winter storm sweeps across the eastern US, causing massive power outages and flight cancellations, with federal emergency declarations in multiple states.
London's Triple Station Confusion at Canary Wharf
London's transport network presents a unique challenge with three separate stations all named Canary Wharf, creating confusion for tourists and locals alike in this bustling financial district.
Six London Tube Stations Everyone Mispronounces
A language expert reveals six London Underground stations that tourists and even some locals struggle to pronounce correctly, including Holborn and Southwark.
M25 and M1 Crashes Cause Severe Traffic Delays
A crash on the M25 anti-clockwise and a collision on the M1 southbound have led to significant closures, causing long delays and traffic chaos on the outskirts of London.
West London Orbital Overground Gets £400k Funding Boost
Mayor Sadiq Khan allocates £400,000 in the 2026/27 budget to progress the business case for the West London Orbital Overground line, aiming for a 2030s opening.
London's Tube Station Name Confusion Solved
For over a century, two London Underground stations in Shepherd's Bush shared the same name, causing passenger confusion until a 2008 renaming resolved the issue.
Heathrow's 70s & 80s Photos Show Flying's Lost Elegance
Vintage photos from Heathrow Airport in the 1970s and 1980s reveal a stark contrast to modern air travel, showcasing smarter attire and a more luxurious flying experience.
Storm Ingrid Damages Teignmouth's Historic Pier
Storm Ingrid's powerful waves caused part of Teignmouth's Victorian pier to collapse into the sea, with yellow weather warnings for heavy rain across parts of the UK.
Heathrow Ditches 100ml Liquid Limit
Heathrow Airport has removed the 100ml liquid container limit for security checks, allowing passengers to carry up to two litres in hand luggage.
Man in 80s Critical After E-Scooter Hit-and-Run in Ealing
An octogenarian is fighting for his life after being struck by an e-scooter rider who fled the scene in West London. Police are urgently seeking witnesses to the collision on The Vale in Ealing.
Car Crashes Through Detroit Airport, Six Injured
A vehicle crashed through the entrance of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, striking a Delta ticket counter and injuring six people. The driver was taken into custody as authorities investigate.
Storm Ingrid Damages Historic Teignmouth Pier in Devon
A significant portion of Teignmouth Grand Pier in Devon has been washed away during Storm Ingrid, with Met Office yellow warnings for rain causing flooding and travel disruption across the UK.
London's Only Underground Station Without Escalators or Lifts
Roding Valley station on the Central line is the sole London Underground station without escalators or lifts, relying solely on stairs for passenger access.
Track Defect Suspected in Fatal Spain Train Crash
Investigators focus on a fractured rail as the likely cause of a high-speed train collision in Andalusia, Spain's deadliest rail disaster in over a decade, which left 45 dead and nearly 300 injured.
Train Sex Attacker Jailed After Passenger Intervention
Daniel Odubanjo, 27, has been sentenced to six years for sexually assaulting two women on a train. Passengers intervened during the second attack, helping to detain the offender.
Highway Code 50cm Rule Could Cost Drivers £80
Motorists face fines of £50 to £80 for parking too far from the kerb under an often-ignored Highway Code regulation requiring vehicles to be within 50cm of the edge.
Dartford Tunnel Closed After Lorry Damage
The Dartford Crossing's left tunnel remains shut after an over-height lorry struck critical safety systems, causing extensive damage and severe traffic delays.
£400m Upgrade for UK's Busiest Railway Line Announced
Network Rail unveils next phase of £400 million modernisation for West Coast Main Line from London to Scotland, aiming to double capacity by 2050 with hundreds of improvements.
Two Tube Stations to Get Accessibility Upgrades
Two London Underground stations are scheduled for significant accessibility improvements, enhancing travel for passengers with mobility challenges across the network.
Teen Among Four Killed in Bolton Crash
A grieving mother pays tribute to her 19-year-old son, Mohammad Danyaal Asghar-Ali, one of four victims in a fatal head-on collision in Bolton earlier this month.
Heathrow Ends 100ml Liquids Rule at Security
London Heathrow Airport has officially removed the 100ml liquids restriction at security checkpoints. New CT scanners also allow passengers to keep laptops in bags, streamlining the travel experience.
Pressure Mounts Over Withheld Smart Motorway Safety Reports
Campaigners and motoring organisations demand immediate publication of safety evaluations on smart motorways, amid concerns over suppressed findings and safety doubts.
Abandoned London Tube Stations: WWII & Film History
Explore eight disused London Underground stations, from WWII air raid shelters holding 2,000 people to film locations for Skyfall and The Mummy.
Famous Faces Spotted Riding London Underground
From Hugh Grant to Dame Helen Mirren, discover the A-list celebrities Reddit users have spotted on the London Underground, including District Line encounters.
Spain Train Crash: Damaged Rail Theory in Derailment Probe
Investigators examining Spain's deadly Andalusia train collision suggest a pre-existing rail fracture may have caused the Iryo high-speed train to derail, killing 45 people.
Windrush Line Overground Strike Dates Announced
Signallers and telecom staff on London's Windrush Overground line will strike for 24 hours on three dates in February, March and April after rejecting a 1.5% pay offer.
Heathrow Scraps 100ml Liquid Limit for Cabin Bags
Heathrow Airport has removed the 100ml limit on liquids in hand luggage, allowing containers up to 2 litres, following a £1bn tech upgrade with new CT scanners.
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