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Will rail renationalisation mean cheaper fares for London commuters?

Key questions answered as three London commuter rail firms named as first in line to come under Government control

Evening Standard

Three rail firms to be brought into public ownership but fares will still rise

South Western Railway, c2c and Greater Anglia will be transferred to public ownership under plans announced by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.

The Independent UK

South Western to be first rail operator brought into public ownership

It will be followed by c2c and Greater Anglia, under plans announced by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.

Evening Standard

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Rail renationalisation should reduce delays but may not cut fares, says UK minister

Heidi Alexander refuses to confirm cost of setting up Great British Railways but insists it is lower than fees paid to train operators

The Guardian - UK

London gang sentenced after teen stabbed in horror sword attack on Southeastern train

Gang stabbed teenager with 17 inch sword on board train at Hither Green station in front of horrified commuters

Evening Standard

Good news for holidaymakers as cost of Eurostar set to be cut

Demand for seats on Eurostar services has soared since the end of coronavirus

The Independent UK

Train smashes into car at level crossing as driver makes lucky escape

The car was written off following the collision with the Southeastern service

Evening Standard

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Southeastern launches WhatsApp channel for service updates

Southeastern claims it is the first train company in the UK to start a WhatsApp channel for broadcasting its travel updates

Evening Standard

London travel news LIVE: Southeastern railway lines reopen after person hit by train amid Overground delays

A key commuter railway line in south-east London has reopened after a person was hit by a train.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer ends Whitehall clash with Sadiq Khan as he vows to work with mayor to boost London

The new Prime Minister has pledged to work closely with Mr Khan to support the capital after Downing Street meeting with mayors from across England

Evening Standard

Southeastern to recruit 600 staff this summer amid boost to Kent and Dreamland train services

There will be a late-night returning service at the weekend from Margate for visitors to the town’s Dreamland amusement park

Evening Standard

London travel news LIVE: Waterloo rush hour chaos as trains cancelled after Wimbledon trespass incident

Eurostar trains in and out of London St Pancras International have been delayed by up to two hours due to a power cut.

Evening Standard

Southeastern plans for new fleet of trains to lure commuters back to operator

Since the pandemic Southeastern requires a taxpayer subsidy of more than £1 million a day

Evening Standard

London travel news LIVE: Train strike hits London commuter services including Southeastern, Southern and Gatwick Express

Southern, Southeastern and South Western Railway are among the operators hit by Tuesday’s strike

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Commuters facing misery as train strikes set to cripple services across the rail network

Rail services including the Gatwick Express to be halted as drivers walkout over pay dispute from Tuesday

Evening Standard

London mayor election: Sadiq Khan wants TfL to run more commuter trains

Bid to seize control of Southeastern metro services and Great Northern trains

The Guardian - UK

Aslef drivers to hold more train strikes in early May

Rolling 24-hour walkouts to halt many services on c2c, Thameslink, Southeastern, LNER and more

The Guardian - UK

Aslef’s final strike day disrupts rail services in south and east England

Cancellations or reduced service on many routes on Monday including commuter lines into London

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London commuters face fresh travel chaos as train drivers stage latest walkout

Aslef strike to cripple most London commuter services such as those run by Southern, Southeastern and South Western Railway

Evening Standard

Beckenham attack: Police manhunt for knife-wielding thug who stabbed train passenger

Officers are trawling through hours of CCTV footage as they try to catch the knifeman who left his victim fighting for life

Evening Standard

Police CCTV appeal after suspect masturbated on London Bridge train in broad daylight

A shocked female passenger looked up to see he was performing a sex act

Evening Standard

Croydon Tramlink: Disruption expected in south London during planned strikes

Around 60 engineers plan to walk-out in row over pay throwing services into disarray

Evening Standard

London travel news LIVE: Some Victoria and Blackfriars trains disrupted as several Tube lines delayed

Several Southeastern and Thameslink trains which service London Victoria and Blackfriars are facing disruption on Thursday morning because of a fault with the signalling system.

Evening Standard

London transport news: Train strike rush-hour chaos as RMT announces two 48-hour Overground walkouts

Drivers are on strike at Southeastern, Southern/Gatwick Express, Thameslink, South Western Railway and Great Northern

The Guardian - UK

Rail strikes: trains in south-east England halted as rolling stoppages begin

Aslef drivers at Southeastern, Southern/Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Thameslink and South Western stop work

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