Southern rail says it’s still on track to run over 70 per cent of its trains, despite today’s train strikes January 23, 2017 Southern rail has buckled down for today's latest strike action and said it remains on track to run over 70 per cent of its trains. That means more than 1,600 trains will run today – and Southern has reiterated its pledge to return a full service from tomorrow. There was nevertheless total chaos at Clapham Junction Station this [...]
Clapham Junction station shuts two entrances to avoid overcrowding thanks to South West Trains delays January 23, 2017 Not many of us like Monday mornings. But spare a thought for commuters travelling through Clapham Junction this morning The station had huge queues after a broken rail caused havoc on South West trains. It closed two of the three entrances to the station in a bid to stop overcrowding. Read more: Havoc on trains [...]
A new app has launched to solve that ever awkward question: “Should I give up my seat on the Tube?” January 23, 2017 Many of us have had the awkward moment of hovering awkwardly out of a Tube seat. To offer or not to offer? Does that person need a seat? Well, fear not, hesitant commuters. For a new app launches today aimed at helping pregnant women specifically get seats on public transport. It's called Babee on Board. [...]
Heathrow, Gatwick and London City warn of cancelled flights thanks to freezing fog January 23, 2017 The capital's airports have warned of travel disruption today caused by that pesky freezing fog. Both Heathrow and London City have told passengers to expect delays and cancellations this morning as reduced visibility causes problems, while Gatwick has said it is monitoring weather conditions closely. Around 100 flights of 1,300 have been cancelled at Heathrow, while London City [...]
More than concrete cows: Six things you need to know about Milton Keynes on its 50th birthday January 23, 2017 Us Brits love history. But 50 years ago today we did something that cut against the grain. The UK's cities, towns and villages are generally steeped in history. From black and white houses, old castles and local churches, you can trace the roots of many areas back for centuries. Today, however, is the birthday of Milton [...]
Nil points: Why boring Dublin and provincial Frankfurt won’t steal London’s financial services crown January 23, 2017 As chief executive of a UK SME reliant on a successful financial services sector, Brexit caused a mixture of emotions in me – anger and fear being two of them. But chief executives count action among their traits, so rather than listen to the relentless speculation about Article 50 and its implications, I downloaded the [...]
East London Tube station closed as police investigate assault January 20, 2017 British Transport Police have been called to Upney station in east London this afternoon following reports of a fight. The station is currently closed while specialist crime scene officers collect evidence. Officers from the BTP treated a man for a minor laceration at the scene, and he is now receiving further treatment from the London [...]
Police search for Tube hero who jumped onto tracks at Bank station to save vulnerable man January 20, 2017 British Transport Police are searching for a member of the public who jumped onto the tracks at Bank station yesterday to save a man's life. BTP said they were looking for the "hero", who had risked his own life to save a "vulnerable" man, so they can thank him. Officers were called to the southbound Northern [...]
Bank junction is about to grind to a halt again as black cab drivers demonstrate for the fifth day in a row January 20, 2017 The junction outside the Bank of England will grind to a halt for the fifth consecutive afternoon today, as black cab drivers once again make their views felt over plans to reduce the number of fatal accidents there. Once again, Canada police pointed out that the protest, in which cabbies will bring their vehicles [...]
From electric streets to hydrogen vans: Here’s how six London neighbourhoods plan to improve air quality January 20, 2017 The mayor and Transport for London (TfL) have announced £1.4m in funding for six "neighbourhoods of the future" that will aim to tackle London's air quality troubles at a local level. The funding will be matched by £1.1m from the London boroughs involved and Heathrow airport, as the areas aim to combine green tech with [...]