#transport-issues
#transport-issues

3 days ago

London politics

Critical Mass London: Hundreds of protesting cyclists ride through Silvertown Tunnel in mass trespass'

Cyclists protested the Silvertown Tunnel's absence of bike lanes, advocating for greater road safety.

Local residents are concerned about increased traffic noise and pollution from the tunnel.

#emergency-services

Miscellaneous

Ireland's Arctic blast: Sports centre roof collapses; farmers ferry medical staff; cold weather warning extended

The cold snap in Ireland is causing severe disruptions, including power outages, school closures, and transport cancellations.

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

1 week ago

UK news

Man taken to hospital after customer incident' at King's Cross station

Emergency services responded to a medical incident at King's Cross station, affecting train services temporarily.

Miscellaneous

Ireland's Arctic blast: Sports centre roof collapses; farmers ferry medical staff; cold weather warning extended

The cold snap in Ireland is causing severe disruptions, including power outages, school closures, and transport cancellations.

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

1 week ago

UK news

Man taken to hospital after customer incident' at King's Cross station

Emergency services responded to a medical incident at King's Cross station, affecting train services temporarily.

more#emergency-services

#accessibility

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto

Ontario was supposed to be accessible by 2025. Some advocates say it's not even close | CBC News

Ontario misses its 2025 accessibility deadline for people with disabilities, highlighting ongoing transportation and infrastructure challenges.

London politics

Tube lifts closed almost twice as often in 2024

Lift closures on the London Underground have nearly doubled this past year, harming accessibility for many passengers.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto

Ontario was supposed to be accessible by 2025. Some advocates say it's not even close | CBC News

Ontario misses its 2025 accessibility deadline for people with disabilities, highlighting ongoing transportation and infrastructure challenges.

London politics

Tube lifts closed almost twice as often in 2024

Lift closures on the London Underground have nearly doubled this past year, harming accessibility for many passengers.

5 tips for surviving Deutsche Bahn's new Paris to Berlin 'direct' train link

The new Paris-Berlin train link faces reliability challenges due to Deutsche Bahn's poor punctuality.

London politics

Revealed: Dublin driving test centre with the longest waiting list in the country

Driving test waiting times in Tallaght average 27 weeks, significantly exceeding the RSA's target of 10 weeks, affecting learner drivers immensely.

Inside Italy: The rise of vintage tourist trains and will Rome's transport ever improve?

Rome's public transport suffers significant delays and inefficiencies, prompting investigations into its operator.

The city's metro system is one of the smallest in Europe, exacerbating transport issues.

UK politics

Emergency powers being abused to dig up roads, MPs told

Utilities companies are allegedly misusing emergency powers for non-urgent street works, disrupting traffic and public transport.

Travel

fromwww.thelocal.it

Inside Italy: The rise of vintage tourist trains and will Rome's transport ever improve?

Rome's public transport suffers significant delays and inefficiencies, prompting investigations into its operator.

The city's metro system is one of the smallest in Europe, exacerbating transport issues.

UK politics

Emergency powers being abused to dig up roads, MPs told

Utilities companies are allegedly misusing emergency powers for non-urgent street works, disrupting traffic and public transport.

more#public-transport

London politics

fromianVisits

The London Buzz - 5th March 2025

Peers in Westminster face serious misconduct allegations, raising accountability concerns amid calls to silence complainants.

Transport disruptions due to signal failures affect London commuters this morning.

#public-safety

UK politics

Scottish bus drivers say death of colleague part of rising trend in abuse

Keith Rollinson's tragic death highlights growing violence against bus drivers and the need for increased safety measures.

fromianVisits

London

The London Buzz - 2nd September 2024

A swarm of bees in east London has successfully established a colony, promoting urban biodiversity despite recent concerning local incidents.

2 months ago

London

Roads in southwest London borough in 'terrible state' causing danger to residents, warns MP

Merton's roads are deteriorating rapidly, with over a third declared 'poor' by the DfT, raising safety and maintenance concerns.

UK politics

Scottish bus drivers say death of colleague part of rising trend in abuse

Keith Rollinson's tragic death highlights growing violence against bus drivers and the need for increased safety measures.

fromianVisits

London

The London Buzz - 2nd September 2024

A swarm of bees in east London has successfully established a colony, promoting urban biodiversity despite recent concerning local incidents.

2 months ago

London

Roads in southwest London borough in 'terrible state' causing danger to residents, warns MP

Merton's roads are deteriorating rapidly, with over a third declared 'poor' by the DfT, raising safety and maintenance concerns.

more#public-safety

#euston-station

London

Passengers locked out of Euston station after Storm Bert causes power cut

Euston station limits passenger entry due to power cuts from Storm Bert, affecting train service and safety.

London

Euston cab rank 'virtually impossible' to access

The new cab rank at Euston station is difficult to access, leading to long wait times for passengers.

London

Passengers locked out of Euston station after Storm Bert causes power cut

Euston station limits passenger entry due to power cuts from Storm Bert, affecting train service and safety.

London

Euston cab rank 'virtually impossible' to access

The new cab rank at Euston station is difficult to access, leading to long wait times for passengers.

more#euston-station

fromBusiness Matters

Miscellaneous

Five months of travel chaos loom as Avanti staff vow Sunday walkouts

Train travellers face significant disruption on the West Coast Main Line due to strikes by RMT union over pay disputes with Avanti West Coast.

#customer-service

fromTime Out London

London

British Airways is cancelling all flights from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi

British Airways has canceled multiple flights due to delayed engine supply, affecting travelers with rerouting inconvenience until October 2024.

Miscellaneous

Eurostar security made us leave our e-bike battery behind in Paris

Clear communication on transport regulations for e-bikes is necessary to prevent confusion and potential loss for travelers.

fromTime Out London

London

British Airways is cancelling all flights from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi

British Airways has canceled multiple flights due to delayed engine supply, affecting travelers with rerouting inconvenience until October 2024.

Miscellaneous

Eurostar security made us leave our e-bike battery behind in Paris

Clear communication on transport regulations for e-bikes is necessary to prevent confusion and potential loss for travelers.

more#customer-service

Miscellaneous

Fears grow for Christmas supplies as Holyhead Port to remain shut for another week

The closure of Holyhead Port has significant impacts on the supply chain, affecting both Irish and British trades and holding up over 500,000 packages.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

London

London travel news LIVE: 'Major disruption' to trains between St Pancras and Luton 'to last all day'

Overhead electric wire damage is causing significant train disruptions between London St Pancras and Luton.

#london

6 months ago

London

Dad-of-three visited by debt collectors after he paid ULEZ charge on wrong day

Administrative errors in payment systems can lead to serious financial repercussions, including debt collection visits.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

London

London travel news LIVE: Rotherhithe Tunnel closed due to 'technical problems' causing Blackwall Tunnel delays

Rotherhithe Tunnel closure is causing significant traffic disruptions in both directions with no reopening estimate.

6 months ago

London

Dad-of-three visited by debt collectors after he paid ULEZ charge on wrong day

Administrative errors in payment systems can lead to serious financial repercussions, including debt collection visits.