Public transport
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London TravelWatch responds to upcoming increase in bus fares

The four-month extension of the bus fare freeze, alongside the Weekend Hopper Fare summer...
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The Sarah Hope Line – a voice of kindness

The Sarah Hope Line was set up in 2016 to help and support anyone who has been involved in, or...
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Oxford Street pedestrianisation

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Oxford Street pedestrianisation – London TravelWatch statement

London TravelWatch is broadly in favour of the plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street West, which are...
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Hate Crime Awareness Week

Everyone in London deserves to travel without fear, and no one should face hate because of their...
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May travel disruption

With two Bank Holidays and several major sporting events taking place in the capital, May will be a...
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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:...
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Travelling this Easter

A number of closures and engineering works will take place over the Easter break. A few of these...
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Logged out – London TravelWatch publishes new digital exclusion research

In 2023, London TravelWatch released a report entitled Left out Londoners, which looked at the...
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Logged out

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Busy tube carriage on the Central line

London TravelWatch comments on Transport for London fare increases

Commenting on Transport for London's fare increases, which commence on 2 March 2025, Michael...
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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

Welcome Point trial begins

London TravelWatch is pleased to see the trial of Welcome Points beginning at over 30 stations...
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A look back at 2024

It was a busy year once again for the small but effective team at London TravelWatch. From major...
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Blog post: Integrated Transport – don’t forget London!

Last month, Louise Haigh launched her Integrated National Transport Strategy, just before resigning...
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Oxford Circus Tube station

Blog post: Reflections on our personal security summit

It’s been two weeks since our Personal Security summit, which we hosted in collaboration with...
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Festive travel

A number of closures and engineering works will take place over the upcoming festive period. We...
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Event explores ways to make London’s transport network safer for all 

A joint summit between TfL and London TravelWatch brought together a range of organisations to...
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Out in London one year on

It has been one year since the launch of our Out in London report, which looked at the experiences...
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Out in London one year on

Webpage copy   Out in London one year on   It has been one year since the launch of Out...
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Transport watchdog urges action on buses

London TravelWatch says Transport for London (TfL) must do more to improve and protect the...
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New plan to improve conditions at London Euston

Earlier this week, London TravelWatch released a statement regarding ongoing issues of overcrowding...
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Euston station overcrowding

London TravelWatch statement on ongoing issues at Euston Station Even on good days, the...
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No 24 London bus

London TravelWatch Annual Review 2022-23

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London TravelWatch digital exclusion launch event at City Hall

Blog post: Adapting to a hybrid – and accessible – model for live events

Last month we launched our latest piece of research, ‘Left Behind Londoners - Digital Exclusion...
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Southeastern train at London Bridge

Blog post: Southeastern’s timetable – moving trains or moving people?

The new Southeastern timetable has had a rocky start. The company is listening to concerns and...
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Southeastern trains at Charing Cross

Passenger watchdog comments on new Southeastern timetable

Southeastern railway has introduced a new timetable (starting Sunday 11 December 2022) with cuts to...
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Strikes in January affecting London’s buses and the Elizabeth Line

Strikes on London's buses are taking place throughout January. In addition, there will be a...
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Blog post: Can the train take the strain as commuters continue to return to the office?

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been noticing buses, trains and Tubes start to fill up again...
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Blog post: How can we all be better bystanders?

Last week, we launched a video sharing some practical tips for good bystander behaviour, so people...
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Blog post: Safe travel in London – reflecting on seven months of research

Today we published our new report ‘Personal Security on London’s transport network:...
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Letter – Passenger access to Heathrow this Christmas

Tim Alderslade, CEO, Airlines UK Dale Keller, CEO, Board of Airline Representatives in the...
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London TravelWatch comments ahead of Comprehensive Spending Review

Speaking before tomorrow’s Comprehensive Spending announcement, London TravelWatch Director, Emma...
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