Transport for London in the news

A fire on the Northern Line at Stockwell caused significant service disruptions and overcrowded alternative transport options.

A section of Oxford Street will become traffic-free on October 26, 2026, diverting general traffic, buses, and cyclists, as the first phase of a long-term pedestrianisation project.

A consultation for the DLR extension to Thamesmead and Beckton Riverside garnered over 550 comments, revealing strong support for improved transport, regeneration, and new housing and jobs.

TfL has received strong support for its 1.5 billion DLR extension to Thamesmead, which will provide the area's first rail connection despite public concerns about construction disruption.

Transport for London and Network Rail are implementing widespread weekend closures and service disruptions across several Tube, Overground, DLR, and Elizabeth lines for track work and maintenance.

Transport for London is proposing bus route changes in Putney, including rerouting the 74, reducing overall bus frequency to central London, and eliminating a direct step-free underground link, with a public consultation currently underway.

London bus drivers are facing severe working conditions, leading to calls for improved rights and support.

Transreport is deploying its Passenger Assistance technology on Transport for London's Elizabeth line to enhance support for passengers, especially for spontaneous assistance requests, marking its entry into the Metro and urban rail sector.

Transport for London removed bus adverts displaying "Next stop, the gas chamber" due to public offense, particularly from Jewish commuters who linked it to Holocaust imagery, despite the vegan group Viva's intention to protest pig slaughter methods.

Transport for London proposes to cut bus route 74's Earl's Court to Putney section and reroute it to Clapham Junction, replacing route C3, to simplify the network and cut costs.

A mayoral candidate proposes a 500 reward for Londoners who report serial Tube fare evaders, aiming to recover lost revenue for Transport for London.

Transport for London (TfL) is cutting three bus routes and adjusting others due to declining ridership and a strategy to simplify its bus network, with public consultations ongoing.

Transport for London removed bus adverts saying 'Next stop, the gas chamber' due to complaints from passengers, particularly Jewish passengers, who found the imagery reminiscent of the Holocaust, despite the vegan group Viva's intention to protest animal gassing.

London commuters are changing jobs due to persistent delays and unreliability on the District Line, despite Transport for London's investments.

Commuters on London's District line report significant delays and frustrations, impacting their daily lives and job choices, despite Transport for London's investment in signalling improvements.

Prince Charles and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan met with Transport for London key workers in London on July 2, 2020, acknowledging their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Londoners are calling for stricter enforcement and fines against passengers playing loud music or having speakerphone calls on buses, similar to new rules in Singapore, though some doubt the practicality of such fines in London, despite existing TfL byelaws prohibiting these actions.

Transport for London's Dial-a-Ride service provides accessible transportation for individuals unable to use public transport, fostering independence and community engagement across all London boroughs.

Bus crashes in London are frequently caused by drivers confusing accelerator and brake pedals, with design flaws and varying bus types contributing to the issue, prompting calls for redesigns and safety improvements from Transport for London.

Transport for London's West London Orbital project is progressing, but an important hub, West Hampstead, has been excluded, prompting calls for its reintegration to improve connectivity and long-term financial benefits.