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Christmas tree with bus bauble
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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Empty tube train at the platform
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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A square graphic with various shapes in black, green, red and yellow, and the words BLACK HISTORY MONTH in the centre in capital letters
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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London Underground station closed due to strikes
News
08 September 2025

Tube strikes cause widespread disruption

Widespread disruption is being experienced on London's tube network due to strike action. The disruption will continue until Friday 12...
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London Underground station closed due to strikes
News
05 September 2025

Tube strikes to hit network next week

Widespread disruption is expected on the tube network next week if strike action goes ahead. The disruption will start on Sunday 7 September and...
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London Underground station closed due to strikes
News
03 September 2025

Tube strikes: London TravelWatch statement

Michael Roberts, CEO of London TravelWatch said: Strikes on public transport are a huge inconvenience for passengers. We urge all sides to work...
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A red London bus number 453 to Deptford Bridge
Podcast
02 September 2025

Latest podcast celebrates Catch the Bus month

September is Catch the Bus month, an annual event by Bus Users UK to show some love for the bus! To kick off the celebrations, we’re launching...
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Passengers looking at departure boards at Waterloo Station
20 August 2025

Transport watchdog reacts to potential 5.8% fares rise

London TravelWatch CEO Michael Roberts said following the announcement that July's Retail Price Index figure has risen to 4.8 percent: Londoners are...
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