Travelcard use collapses in London amid growth in working from home Purchase of weekly, monthly and annual season tickets falls from 1.2m to around 220,000, per four week period, in under a decade Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023
From Dubai to down the Tube, moggy dubbed ‘Pimlicat’ finds his ‘fur-ever’ home Mr Jingles spent up to two weeks in Victoria line tunnel – before being tempted into cat box by scent of ‘smelly fish’ Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2023
London hit with largest transport and council tax rises in a decade The biggest jump in Tube and bus fares for more than a decade. The largest hike in the mayor’s share of council tax bills for 20 years. And the highest rise in food prices since 1977. That last one isn’t Sadiq Khan’s responsibility but the rule of three demanded a… Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023
The Standard View: How much for a bus? Sadiq Khan confirmed today that Tube and bus fares will rise by an average of 5.9 per cent — the biggest increase for more than a decade — and the Mayor’s share of council tax will rise by 9.7 per cent, the largest jump for 20 years. Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023
London hit with biggest transport and council tax rises in a decade Tube and bus fares will increase by an average of 5.9% while the mayor’s share of council tax bills will jump by 9.7% Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023
Heart Radio’s Toby Anstis calls police after being stranded on freezing Piccadilly line train with ‘aggressive’ passengers Radio presenter was among those caught up in severe delays hitting Piccadilly, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2023
Passengers urged to help sexual harassment victims on Tube and buses A poster and social media campaign is advising passengers to cause a distraction by asking the victim ‘What’s the next stop?’, or ‘Do you have the time?’ Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2023
Babylon star Margot Robbie says she loves riding London Tube - and has two Oyster cards Australian actress Margot Robbie, who is worth more than £30million, said she loves the London Underground and has even found the best way to save money on fares Daily Mirror · Jan 14, 2023
The Leader podcast: London Underground spring strikes threat Plus! It’s the Tube’s 160th anniversary Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2023
London facing new Tube strike threat from March ahead of Elizabeth Line walkout EXCLUSIVE: Aslef will this week give notice to Transport for London that it plans to ballot its 2,000 members over feared changes to pensions and working conditions. Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2023
London commuters strip down to their pants for No Trousers Tube Ride People were seen taking the Underground wearing Tube-themed pants, using ticket machines bare-legged and riding the ‘Liz Line’ half suited and booted. The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2023
No Trousers Tube Ride 2023: Londoners strip off as annual event returns Londoners stripped off on Sunday for the return of the No Trousers Tube Ride. Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2023
No Trousers Tube Ride returns to London for 2025 this weekend One of the requirements is underwear with sufficient coverage Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2023
4G on Tube: New landmark as part of Central line is connected to super fast wi-fi network The roll-out of 4G super-fast wi-fi on the London Underground hit a landmark on Wednesday with its arrival on part of the Central line. Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022 London’s Tube network ‘riddled with toxic metallic particles’ small enough to enter human blood University of Cambridge researchers conducted a new type of pollution analysis using magnetism to inspect dust samples from the London Underground
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 Metallic particles small enough to enter human bloodstream found on Tube University of Cambridge researchers conducted a new type of pollution analysis using magnetism to inspect dust samples from the London Underground.
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022 Man charged after fatal collision that saw Range Rover crash onto Park Royal Tube line Driver, 23, charged with death by dangerous driving
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022 How long will the cold snap last and will it snow again? Cold weather and heavy snow hit the UK on Sunday night, leading to widespread disruption in London on Monday morning. While many Londoners were delighted to wake up to a blanket of snow, commuters were dismayed by the wintry weather, with severe delays on several Tube lines. So what’s the…
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022 How to get around London as TfL Tube, Overground, and rail are disrupted by snow The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for “lying snow and icy stretches making for difficult travel conditions’’
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2022 Man jailed after sexually assaulting girl, 17, and others in terrifying Tube attacks Larry Giromini was sentenced at Inner London Court in November after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual assault, two counts of exposure and one count of outraging public decency
Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2022 Tube strikes: RMT members vote for six more months of walkouts set to pile on travel misery 94 per cent of RMT members on London Underground want to continue action on jobs and pensions
Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2022 Big fare increases on way as Tube and bus chiefs eye £6bn pot to break even Tube and bus passengers will be paying a record £6bn a year in fares to Transport for London under its new plans to break even, it can been revealed.
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2022 Qatar ‘reviewing London investments’ after TfL bans its adverts Qatar is reviewing its investments in London after its advertisements were banned from the capital’s buses, taxies and Tube network, according to reports. In 2019, Sadiq Khan called for Transport for London (TfL) to review how it treats advertisement slots from countries with poor human rights records. This led to…
Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2022 National rail strikes on Saturday: Which Tube and TfL services will be disrupted? Aslef members will form picket lines at Marylebone and St Pancras stations on Saturday
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2022 Tube passengers may be able to stream World Cup Final on Underground 4G The exact launch date could be ready in time for the final on December 18