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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.

Third British victim of Lisbon tram tragedy named

An 82-year-old British woman has been identified as the third victim of the Lisbon tram tragedy. The lifelong transport enthusiast was in Portugal to fulfil her passion for heritage railways.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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