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Fake phone tower in suitcase spammed Tube commuters

Exclusive: How a lone hacker hid illegal mobile transmitter in luggage to bombard Tube commuters with spam texts during rush hour in sophisticated cyber attack on London's transport network.

Vauxhall Station evacuated after police incident

Commuters faced major disruption as Vauxhall Underground station was abruptly evacuated following reports of a suspicious package, with police and emergency services rushing to the scene during Tuesday morning's rush hour.

University strike threat over pay could lock students out

British universities brace for unprecedented disruption as academic staff threaten nationwide strikes over pay disputes and massive job cuts, potentially locking students out of courses during critical academic periods.

London Tube Strike Causes Major Travel Chaos

Commuters face travel chaos as RMT union members stage 24-hour London Underground strike over working conditions and safety concerns, shutting down key tube lines.

France paralysed by mass strikes over economic reforms

France faces widespread disruption as transport, education and public services grind to a halt amid union-led protests against the new prime minister's economic agenda, testing President Macron's government.

London commuter's heartwarming Tube gesture goes viral

A heartwarming moment on the London Underground has captured the nation's heart as one man's simple gesture towards a fellow passenger reminds us all of the power of human connection in our busy city lives.

14 Fare Dodgers Storm London Tube Barriers in Shocking Raid

Exclusive footage reveals a mob of 14 fare evaders brazenly pushing past ticket barriers at a busy London Underground station, while Transport for London staff appear powerless to intervene, raising serious concerns about revenue loss and passenger safety

London Homes Near Tube Command £140k Premium

New analysis reveals the immense value of a London postcode near a Tube station, with properties commanding a premium of over £140,000 compared to those just a short distance away.

Police hunt suspect after Westminster Tube station assault

British Transport Police have released a CCTV image and launched a public appeal to identify a man wanted in connection with a serious assault at Westminster London Underground station that left a victim with significant facial injuries.

Capaldi's Tube Gig Worth Millions in Free Publicity

Exclusive analysis reveals Lewis Capaldi's surprise London Underground performance generated millions in economic value, free publicity, and fan euphoria, dwarfing the cost of a standard Tube fare.

Gatwick Airport Braces for 8 Days of Strike Action

Gatwick Airport is set for major disruption this autumn as over 100 workers announce eight days of strikes in a dispute over pay and working conditions, threatening travel plans for thousands of passengers.

Travel Chaos for Brits as Spanish Airport Strikes Ground Flights

British holidaymakers face severe travel disruption as indefinite strikes by security staff at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) cause flight cancellations and massive delays. The industrial action, demanding higher pay, is set to cause chaos throughout Oct

TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes

Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.

London Tube and DLR staff announce new April strike dates

Millions of London commuters brace for severe disruption as RMT union members on the Tube and Docklands Light Railway schedule a 48-hour walkout in April over an ongoing pay dispute, threatening a complete shutdown of key services.

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