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News
03 December 2025

Response to contactless delays

It's frustrating to hear that the contactless rollout to stations including Stansted Airport has been delayed - and potentially until next summer....
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News
26 November 2025

London TravelWatch response to budget

We welcome today’s support from the Chancellor for extension of the Docklands Light Railway to Thamesmead, although the detailed funding...
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News
24 November 2025

Have you had issues with bus arrival information?

If you travel in London, have you noticed that bus stop countdown screens, the TfL Go app and other bus arrival apps are giving less accurate...
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News
18 November 2025

Contactless payments extended to Stansted Airport – London TravelWatch response

Our response to the welcome news that contactless payments are to be extended to stations including Stansted Airport: We know a lot of passengers...
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Podcast
17 November 2025

Latest podcast on safety and security on the TfL network

Safety on the pubic transport network is very important to us at London TravelWatch, and something we have long campaigned for. You can read our...
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News
06 November 2025

Christmas and New Year travel disruption

This holiday season there will be engineering works taking place resulting in reduced services, station closures and disruptions affecting transport...
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London North Eastern Railway train at London King's Cross
News
03 November 2025

London TravelWatch statement on LNER incident

We were horrified to hear of the events on the LNER train this weekend which was travelling to London. Our thoughts are with all of the victims and...
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Bakerloo line train at platform at Edgeware Road
Blog
22 October 2025

The trains and the strain

London’s Tube network has some of the most modern trains in the UK - but some of the oldest too. When the fleet of new trains for the Piccadilly...
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News
13 October 2025

Hate Crime Awareness Week

Everyone in London deserves to travel without fear, and no one should face hate because of their religion, gender, sexuality, disability, race or...
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A passenger entering Euston station
Blog
03 October 2025

The Euston plan – what has changed one year on?

London Euston is Britain’s tenth busiest rail station and the capital’s main rail gateway to four of the country’s largest cities. Last...
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News
01 October 2025

Celebrating Black History Month

October is Black History Month, which for London TravelWatch is an opportunity to remember and celebrate the contributions the Black community has...
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travlWatch board members Rick Hebditch, Lara Sonola and Eddie Lynch
Blog
22 September 2025

Joining the London TravelWatch board – one year on

Last September, London TravelWatch welcomed three new members to our board – Rick Hebditch, Eddie Lynch and Lara Sonola. A year on, we asked them...
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