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Campaigns
13 May 2025

London Bus Alliance calls for urgent action on buses

The London Bus Alliance was set up in 2021 by London TravelWatch to help make the case for the importance of the bus to Londoners and reverse the...
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News
13 May 2025

London TravelWatch statement regarding recent TfL power outage

Statement from London TravelWatch regarding recent Transport for London power outage: We are glad to see that London’s transport network is back...
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News
06 May 2025

London TravelWatch publishes annual review

As London’s transport watchdog, it is our aim to help make London’s transport system safer, more reliable and more accessible for everyone who...
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News
30 April 2025

May travel disruption

With two Bank Holidays and several major sporting events taking place in the capital, May will be a busy month for public transport. We strongly...
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Wembley Stadium and marathon runners
23 April 2025

FA Cup and London Marathon travel information

This weekend expect the capital to be busier than usual as it hosts the FA Cup Semi Finals between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Wembley on...
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Blog
17 April 2025

Blog post: Rail reform and the case for better railways

Sitting on my desk at home is a Darlington Crystal paperweight inscribed with the following words: Railtrack Flotation, 20 May 1996. It’s an object...
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News
25 March 2025

Travelling this Easter

A number of closures and engineering works will take place over the Easter break. A few of these changes are listed below. Check out all the latest...
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News
24 March 2025

Logged off – London TravelWatch publishes new digital exclusion research

In 2023, London TravelWatch released a report entitled Left out Londoners, which looked at the issues faced by those who are digitally excluded...
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News
28 February 2025

London TravelWatch comments on Transport for London fare increases

Commenting on Transport for London's fare increases, which commence on 2 March 2025, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of London TravelWatch,...
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Blog
20 February 2025

Blog post: Central line – thoughts, reflections and where to next for TfL?

2024 was a difficult year for passengers of the Central line, one of the busiest Tube lines. An unusually high number of motor failures forced many...
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LNER train at Kings Cross station
News
18 February 2025

London TravelWatch comments on new rail reform consultation

Commenting on publication of the Government’s plans for rail reform, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of London TravelWatch, said: “Today’s...
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A passenger using a Welcome Point at a train station. The Welcome point is tall with a black letter 'i' on a yellow background at the very top so it is easily visible
News
04 February 2025

Welcome Point trial begins

London TravelWatch is pleased to see the trial of Welcome Points beginning at over 30 stations across the UK. The points should make it easier for...
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