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Random Knife Attack on London Tube Leaves Two Injured

Shocking random knife attack unfolds on London's Central Line as assailant stabs passenger and assaults woman before being tasered by British Transport Police. Full details of the harrowing incident emerge.

London Tops UK Chart for Cycling Commutes

New data reveals London leads the UK in cycling to work, with a 7% surge in bike commutes. Discover the boroughs driving this green transport boom and the government's active travel strategy.

Met Office Tech Could Revolutionise UK Train Punctuality

Exclusive: A groundbreaking partnership between the Met Office and Network Rail is using hyper-local weather forecasting to combat delays and revolutionise Britain's railway network. Discover how AI and real-time data could end weather-related disruption

Sadiq Khan mulls fines for loud headphones on Tube

Mayor Sadiq Khan is exploring new measures to tackle noise pollution on the London Underground, including potential fines for passengers playing music loudly through headphones, sparking a debate on public transport etiquette.

TfL boss accused of smearing volunteer Tube cleaners

Transport for London faces backlash after its boss accused volunteer cleaners of 'painting trains for cameras'. The group, which has removed graffiti for free, demands an apology for the 'deeply offensive' remarks.

Scottish Chippy Deep-Fries Strawberries & Cream Sandwich

A Scottish chip shop in Stonehaven has created a culinary sensation by battering and deep-frying the classic Wimbledon treat, the strawberries and cream sandwich. The 'Ms Strawberry and Cream' is taking British comfort food to bizarre new heights.

New Woollahra Station For 10,000 Sydney Homes

Exclusive plans reveal a new underground railway station for Sydney's eastern suburbs, transforming transport for Woollahra and unlocking housing potential for thousands of residents.

Waymo's Driverless Cars Begin Testing in New York City

In a landmark move for urban transport, Waymo's fully autonomous vehicles have begun mapping the streets of New York City, marking a significant step towards a driverless future in one of the world's most challenging driving environments.

London's E-Bike Hire Firms in Parking Turf War

A turf war over parking has erupted between London's rival e-bike hire firms, with accusations of deliberately abandoning bikes at borough borders to inconvenience competitors and create maintenance chaos.

Fresh London Tube Strike Set for October in Pay Row

Millions of London commuters face a month of travel misery as RMT union members on the Tube network announce a new 24-hour strike in October over an ongoing pay dispute, threatening to bring the capital to a standstill.

Schoolboy savagely beaten on train as passengers watch

Disturbing footage captures the moment a man launches a vicious, unprovoked attack on a schoolboy aboard a busy UK train, while horrified commuters look on. The assailant remains at large as British Transport Police appeal for witnesses.

Transport for Wales Cuts Train Fares by 50% for August

Transport for Wales is offering a massive 50% discount on all off-peak train travel throughout August 2024. The month-long sale aims to boost tourism and provide cost-of-living relief to passengers across Wales and the borders.

Government Scraps Great British Railways Plan

Plans for the flagship Great British Railways body have been officially abandoned by the UK government, marking a major reversal in post-Brexit rail reform and sparking fury from industry leaders.

UK Train Fares Get Biggest January Hike in a Decade

Commuters across England, Wales, and Scotland are facing the largest New Year train fare increase since 2013, with prices rising by up to 4.9%, sparking outrage from campaigners who label it a 'bitter pill' for struggling households.

English Rail Fares to Soar by 4.9% in 2025

Millions of rail passengers in England are bracing for an inflation-busting fare rise of up to 4.9% next year, adding hundreds of pounds to annual season tickets amidst a deepening cost of living crisis.

Uber-Style Ambulances Trial for NHS Emergencies

A groundbreaking trial in the UK explores using Uber-style private ambulances to reduce NHS waiting times and improve emergency response. Could this be the future of healthcare transport?

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