Tory Minister Skips Accessible Transport Debate in 'Shameful' Snub
Transport Minister Anthony Browne faces scathing criticism after skipping a crucial parliamentary debate on accessible transport, leaving disabled passengers and fellow MPs furious.
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Man dies after fall at Liverpool Street station
A man has tragically died after falling approximately 30 feet from an escalator at Liverpool Street station. British Transport Police and London Ambulance Service responded to the incident, which caused significant disruption during the evening commute.
London's Pedicab Crackdown: Fare Caps & Music Ban
The UK government is launching a major crackdown on London's rogue pedicab operators. New legislation will introduce fare caps, safety standards, and noise controls to finally regulate the industry in Westminster and across the capital.
London Overground & Bus Cuts: Weekend Travel Chaos
Major travel disruption hits London this weekend as Transport for London implements significant cuts to Overground and bus services. Get the full list of affected routes and plan your journey.
Reform UK Would Axe Northern High-Speed Rail Schemes
Richard Tice announces Reform UK would axe HS2 northern leg and Northern Powerhouse Rail, prioritising road and local rail upgrades instead, in a major policy shift affecting northern infrastructure.
TfL's secret 'little passengers' policy on London Underground
Exclusive: Transport for London's unwritten policy allows young children travelling with adults to ride the Tube for free, even if they're technically above the fare-paying age, in a rare display of flexibility.
TfL's 'Little Mayor' Scheme Sparks Tube Chaos & Delays
Transport for London's new 'Little Mayor' initiative, which allows children to press train departure buttons, is causing major delays and backlash from frustrated commuters on the Tube network.
Melbourne-Sydney Transport Ticketing Systems Crash Simultaneously
A major technical crisis has hit Australia's two largest cities, Melbourne and Sydney, as their public transport ticketing systems, myki and Opal, suffer simultaneous catastrophic failures, leaving millions of commuters stranded and sparking a national de
London Underground completes major 4G/5G network upgrade
Transport for London completes major mobile network upgrade across Elizabeth line and Tube tunnels, bringing seamless connectivity to millions of commuters.
Warsaw Metro Station Opens as Smartphone-Access Library
Warsaw unveils a world-first 'express library' metro station, allowing commuters to borrow physical books for free using just their smartphones, blending urban transport with accessible culture.
London Tube Strike: Full Network Shutdown from 6pm
London faces travel chaos tonight as a 24-hour RMT Tube strike forces a complete shutdown of the Underground network from 6pm. Commuters warned to expect severe disruption.
The Awkward Truth About Giving Up Your Seat on UK Transport
A deep dive into the unspoken rules and potential social pitfalls of offering your seat on buses and trains across the UK. Is it a chivalrous act or an awkward minefield?
London Tube Station Mysteriously Vanishes from Google Maps
A central London Tube station has mysteriously disappeared from Google Maps, leaving commuters baffled and sparking conspiracy theories across the capital.
Shocking video shows woman attack train crew in violent assault
Disturbing footage emerges of a woman violently swinging a train crew member by the hair in an unprovoked attack on a UK service. British Transport Police are investigating the assault.
Lisbon Funicular Derailment Injures Multiple
A Lisbon funicular train has derailed and overturned, leaving multiple people injured in a major incident on the Portuguese capital's iconic tram network. Emergency services rushed to the scene.
Gov's Secret Brexit Plan to Scrap EU Road Signs Revealed
A Freedom of Information request uncovers the Department for Transport's abandoned multi-million pound strategy to replace European-style road signs across Britain after leaving the EU.
Lisbon Tram Crash: 16 Dead as City Demands Answers
Lisbon is in mourning after a devastating tram crash kills 16 and injures dozens. As anger mounts, residents demand answers and accountability for one of the city's worst transport disasters.
Lisbon Funicular Crash: Multiple Fatalities Confirmed
A funicular carriage in Lisbon's Bica neighbourhood has derailed, resulting in a devastating crash with multiple fatalities and injuries. Emergency services are on the scene as authorities launch an urgent investigation into the cause of the tragedy.
London Tube strikes cause week of travel chaos and £230m hit
London faces a week of transport paralysis as militant union strikes bring the Tube network to a standstill. The RMT's demand for a 32-hour work week without loss of pay could cost the capital's economy £230 million in massive travel disruption.
London Tube Strikes: Full List of Affected Lines & Dates
Major travel disruption expected across London as RMT union members stage 48-hour Tube strike. Full details on affected lines, alternative transport options, and travel advice.
Lisbon Funicular Crash Leaves Multiple Dead
A popular Lisbon funicular railway has derailed, resulting in a catastrophic crash with multiple fatalities and serious injuries. Emergency services are on the scene as a major investigation is launched.
Lisbon Funicular Derailment: Eyewitnesses Describe Horror
Shocking eyewitness accounts emerge after a historic Lisbon funicular dramatically derails, injuring multiple passengers. Latest updates from the Alfama district incident.
Sydney Train Chaos: T4 Line Halts for Urgent Repairs
Commuters on Sydney's T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra line face major disruptions and lengthy delays after urgent track repairs between Martin Place and Edgecliff brought services to a standstill during the evening rush.
London Tube Strikes September 2024: Full Disruption Details
Major London Underground strikes scheduled for September 2024 will cause severe disruption across Tube lines. Here's everything you need to know about dates, alternative transport options and how to navigate the capital during industrial action.
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.
Government Abandons Support for Heathrow Third Runway
The UK government has quietly removed its backing for Heathrow's third runway, casting severe doubt on the project's future and handing a major victory to environmental campaigners.
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
Major Signal Fault Sparks Sydney Train Chaos During Rush Hour
A major signal failure at a key Sydney hub caused widespread disruption during Monday's morning rush hour, with significant delays and cancellations affecting thousands of commuters across the metropolitan network.
GWR's £500k Guinness project scrapped after costs soar
Great Western Railway's ambitious project to serve Guinness at 15,000 feet has been scrapped after costs soared to nearly half a million pounds, sparking public outcry over the use of taxpayer funds.
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