The Swiss crave direct trains to London – yet most still choose to fly
Polls show the Swiss back a direct Zurich-London train, yet most still fly - quicker journey times, cheaper fares and the scarcity of overnight services...
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Ambitious bid to launch direct trains between London and Blackpool rejected
Officials have rejected plans to introduce new train services between London and Blackpool, a decision that derails proposals for faster, more frequent journeys and casts...
TfL has opened a public consultation on plans for a proposed new London Overground line – and it wants Londoners’ views. The move could reshape local journeys and boost connections across the capital; residents, commuters and businesses are invited to wei
TfL has launched a public consultation on a proposed new London Overground line - inviting Londoners to help shape route options, station locations and connecting...
Crisis on the Rails: Nearly half of London Underground tracks rated ‘very poor’ as TfL faces a £6.5bn maintenance backlog – London Evening Standard
Nearly half of the London Underground's track has been labelled 'very poor', the London Evening Standard reports, leaving Transport for London facing a £6.5bn maintenance...
Weekend travel alert: Three major London train lines will close this weekend – plan ahead | Time Out Worldwide
Three of London's busiest train lines will be closed this weekend for essential engineering work - expect widespread disruption. Travellers should check Time Out Worldwide...
Urgent bridge repairs force closure of the West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Watford – Network Rail media centre
Network Rail has urgently closed the West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Watford for emergency bridge repairs. Significant disruption is expected - replacement...
COMPLETED: London’s Charing Cross and Waterloo East reopen after Network Rail completes £20 million engineering programme – Network Rail media centre
London's Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations have reopened after Network Rail completed a £20 million engineering programme - a series of essential upgrades that...