Tube cleaning outsourced to Mitie despite union criticism
Transport for London awards cleaning contract to Mitie for five years, sparking RMT union fury. Mayor Khan commits to in-house service pilot. Full details on the decision.
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New 24/7 team to tackle London Underground graffiti
Transport for London awards Mitie a new five-year cleaning contract, establishing a dedicated 24/7 team to combat worsening graffiti on the Tube network. The intelligence-led plan follows public backlash.
Major TfL closures and bus strikes this weekend
Plan your journey: Major closures on Tube, Overground, DLR & Elizabeth lines, plus bus strikes, will disrupt London travel from Jan 9-11. Full details here.
Why London Tube repairs are slower than Paris Metro
Transport for London reveals how Victorian-era design hampers Underground upgrades, leading to more delays and closures. Discover the funding gap and future plans.
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Uber's 2026 Robotaxi Plan for London Revealed
Uber confirms autonomous ride services for London in 2026, triggering a major shift in control over pricing, liability and data. Discover the real impact beyond transport.
UK Readers Clash Over Public Transport Music Etiquette
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.
Severe Tube Delays on Multiple Lines This Morning
Major disruption on London Underground with severe delays on Elizabeth and Piccadilly lines. Check your journey before travel and allow extra time.
Coroner rules pensioner's Tube death was avoidable
A coroner has ruled the death of Brian Mitchell, 72, who was hit by four Tube trains at Stratford station, could have been prevented. Safety concerns over automated systems are raised.
London Tube Delays: Elizabeth, Circle & District Lines Hit
Londoners face a second day of travel misery with severe delays on the Elizabeth, Circle and District lines. Get the latest updates and alternative travel advice here.
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Severe delays hit five London Underground lines
Five Tube lines face severe delays this morning, including Circle line suspension and District line issues. Get the latest travel updates and alternative route advice here.
Jubilee line 18-month works start, no Tube closures
Transport for London begins critical 18-month trackside works near Queensbury station, promising no Jubilee line closures. Residents warned of road disruption from large vehicles. Get the latest travel updates.
Woman sexually assaulted on London Overground train
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.
London 2026 transport changes: fares, trains, congestion charge
Major 2026 changes for London: Tube fares up to 7.1%, new Piccadilly line trains, five Superloop routes, and a new £18 congestion charge. Full details here.
Tube and Overground closures hit London this weekend
Major engineering work will shut sections of the Piccadilly, Mildmay, Elizabeth and DLR lines from January 2-4. Plan your journey with our full list of TfL disruptions for January 2026.
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Southgate Tube station exit-only for two months
Southgate Underground station will operate as exit-only from 6 January to mid-March 2026 for escalator works. Commuters must use bus routes to nearby stations. Check TfL Go for alternatives.
Racial and religious hate on UK transport up 40%
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.
New Year's Day Tube closures and bus diversions in London
Plan your New Year's Day journeys in London with key Tube lines closed, bus diversions for the parade, and special service schedules across TfL networks. Check all the essential travel updates here.
New York City Retires MetroCard After 30 Years
New York City's iconic MetroCard has been officially retired, replaced by the OMNY contactless payment system. Discover the history and what this means for millions of daily commuters.
London NYE Travel: Full List of TfL Changes & Closures
Your essential guide to Transport for London's New Year's Eve travel changes. Find out about station closures, all-night services, and whether free travel is offered for the 2025 celebrations.
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London NYE Tube Closures & Travel Restrictions
Plan your London New Year's Eve journey. Key Tube stations face closures, bridges are shut, and services will be extremely busy. Essential travel advice inside.
Easy TfL refund check could see you reclaim £100+
A simple online check for incomplete Oyster or contactless journeys could see London commuters reclaim money from Transport for London. One TikTok user got £100 back.
Tube line suspended due to points failure at Lambeth North
An entire London Underground line is suspended this morning due to a points failure at Lambeth North, with multiple other closures across the network. Get live updates.
London bus diversions for New Year's Eve fireworks
Transport for London warns of major bus diversions and Saturday schedules on New Year's Eve due to fireworks road closures. Check your route before you travel.
Major TfL closures planned for January 2026
Plan ahead for major weekend closures across London Underground, Overground, and TfL services in January 2026 for essential upgrades. Check our full list of dates and lines affected.
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London's 2026 Transport Overhaul: Key Changes
From tube fare hikes and self-driving taxis to Oxford Street pedestrianisation, discover all the major changes coming to London's transport network in 2026. Stay informed.
Finsbury Park station shut after casualty on tracks
A casualty on the tracks has closed Finsbury Park Tube station and suspended Victoria line services. Passengers face severe delays and are advised to allow extra travel time.
TfL issues 61,363 fare evasion fines in 2025
Transport for London has issued a staggering 61,363 Penalty Fare Notices to ticket evaders in 2025. Discover the monthly breakdown and TfL's strategy to halve evasion by 2030.
London's major transport upgrades set for 2026
From air-conditioned Piccadilly Line trains to expanded Superloop routes and Tube-wide mobile coverage, discover TfL's key projects transforming London travel in 2026.
TfL's Major 2026 Transport Upgrades for London
Transport for London unveils its 2026 upgrade plans, including new Piccadilly Line trains, expanded mobile coverage on the Tube, and new Superloop express bus routes. Discover how the network is evolving.
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Sexual offences on London Underground reach five-year peak
Reported sexual offences on the Tube hit a five-year high, with campaigners warning harassment is 'routine' for women. New TfL data reveals 595 incidents in 2024/25.
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