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A new CAF-built Docklands Light Railway set being tested at Canary Wharf. TRANSPORT FOR LONDON.

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DLR rolling stock issues explained ahead of reduced timetable

Delays to the new stock being introduced come as some current units need to be scrapped.

Docklands Light Railway 25 Jun

A new Piccadilly Line train on test. SIEMENS.

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New Piccadilly Line trains delayed until second half of 2026

First new trains for London Underground line were due to enter service in late 2025.

London Underground 20 Jun

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Fire at substation blamed for Transport for London power outage

Several routes on the London Underground were affected, as well as Overground services.

Transport for London 23 May

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Cost pressures set to curtail plans for total London Underground step-free access

Mayor of London outlines plans to improve step-free access across the Underground network.

London Underground 11 Mar

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TfL conducts internal investigation after death of passenger at Stratford station

RAIB report highlighted concerns of operator distraction after passenger on tracks was killed.

Transport for London 12 Feb

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RAIB releases report into Stratford Station passenger fatality

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into the tragic death of a passenger at Stratford Underground station on December 26 2023.

RAIB 16 Jan

Collecting the award at the National Rail Awards in September. JACK BOSKETT.

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NRA 2024 winner: TfL makes time savings at Bank

Transport for London collected this year’s National Rail Awards Major Project of the Year for Underground's “most complex and technically challenging” project.

Major projects 18 Dec

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London Underground strikes called off as ASLEF strikes deal

Strikes planned on the London Underground have been suspended following talks over pay between the Aslef union and Transport for London (TfL).

ASLEF 5 Nov

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RMT suspends London Underground strike hours before eight days of walkouts were due to start

The RMT union has confirmed it is suspending strikes due to run from November 1-8, though drivers who are members of ASLEF are still set to take part in separate walkouts

London Underground 1 Nov

The first of Transport for London's new Piccadilly Line trains after its delivery to London

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First of 94 new Piccadilly Line trains arrive in London for testing

Transport for London has taken delivery the first of its new Piccadilly Line trains which are due to enter service from 2025

London Underground 31 Oct

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Paddington ticket hall brings accessibility boost

The new ticket hall at Paddington station has opened, serving London Underground’s Bakerloo Line.

Paddington 24 Oct

New Piccadilly Line train ready for testing in London

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TfL cleans graffiti off new Piccadilly Line train ahead of testing

TfL staff have had to clean the brand new Piccadilly Line train which was targeted by vandals during delivery ahead of testing

London Underground 18 Oct

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London Underground staff to strike as ASLEF and RMT announce industrial action

ASLEF and RMT staff working on the Tube will strike next month in a row over pay.

London Underground 16 Oct

The first bodyshell for the new Piccadilly Line trains at the Siemens factory in East Yorkshire

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TfL's relationship with the DfT is improving, says London Mayor

The Mayor of London says the relationship between City Hall and Government has changed for the better.

rail 10 Oct

Impression of Elephant & Castle ticket hall

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Milestone reached in Elephant & Castle upgrade

A milestone has been reached in the project to increase capacity at London’s Elephant & Castle underground station.

rail 8 Oct

Piccadilly Line train car at Siemens factory in Goole

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New Tube train factory opens in Yorkshire

The UK’s newest train factory is being officially opened today (3 October) in East Yorkshire.

rail 3 Oct

Paddington Underground Station new ticket office entrance

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New accessible tube ticket hall opens at Paddington

The new ticket hall at Paddington London Underground station which serves the Bakerloo line is now open.

rail 25 Sept

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Brent Council seeks impetus for Bakerloo Line modernisation

Labour councillors in London are urging the government to approve the £10 billion modernisation of the Bakerloo Line and its extension south.

London Underground 20 Sept

Former Polybulk wagons undergo conversion to barrier wagons at GBRf’s Peterborough wagon maintenance site on September 8. When completed, a repaint will follow. MEL HOLLEY.

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GB Railfreight prepares for 2024 Tube stock movements

Preparations are under way for the start of GB Railfreight’s contract to move brand new Piccadilly Line trains from East Yorkshire to London.

GB Railfreight 17 Sept

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Popular version of Tube map gets revamp

A popular version of the Tube map has been updated by its designer, Maxwell Roberts after a decade.

London Underground 2 Sept

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DLR rolling stock issues explained ahead of reduced timetable

New Piccadilly Line trains delayed until second half of 2026

Fire at substation blamed for Transport for London power outage

Cost pressures set to curtail plans for total London Underground step-free access

TfL conducts internal investigation after death of passenger at Stratford station

RAIB releases report into Stratford Station passenger fatality

NRA 2024 winner: TfL makes time savings at Bank

London Underground strikes called off as ASLEF strikes deal

RMT suspends London Underground strike hours before eight days of walkouts were due to start

First of 94 new Piccadilly Line trains arrive in London for testing

Paddington ticket hall brings accessibility boost

TfL cleans graffiti off new Piccadilly Line train ahead of testing

London Underground staff to strike as ASLEF and RMT announce industrial action

TfL's relationship with the DfT is improving, says London Mayor

Milestone reached in Elephant & Castle upgrade

New Tube train factory opens in Yorkshire

New accessible tube ticket hall opens at Paddington

Brent Council seeks impetus for Bakerloo Line modernisation

GB Railfreight prepares for 2024 Tube stock movements

Popular version of Tube map gets revamp

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss

London Underground

DLR rolling stock issues explained ahead of reduced timetable

New Piccadilly Line trains delayed until second half of 2026

Fire at substation blamed for Transport for London power outage

Cost pressures set to curtail plans for total London Underground step-free access

TfL conducts internal investigation after death of passenger at Stratford station

RAIB releases report into Stratford Station passenger fatality

NRA 2024 winner: TfL makes time savings at Bank

London Underground strikes called off as ASLEF strikes deal

RMT suspends London Underground strike hours before eight days of walkouts were due to start

First of 94 new Piccadilly Line trains arrive in London for testing

Paddington ticket hall brings accessibility boost

TfL cleans graffiti off new Piccadilly Line train ahead of testing

London Underground staff to strike as ASLEF and RMT announce industrial action

TfL's relationship with the DfT is improving, says London Mayor

Milestone reached in Elephant & Castle upgrade

New Tube train factory opens in Yorkshire

New accessible tube ticket hall opens at Paddington

Brent Council seeks impetus for Bakerloo Line modernisation

GB Railfreight prepares for 2024 Tube stock movements

Popular version of Tube map gets revamp

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss

UK "fails to provide trains people want or like"

16 DB Cargo UK drivers switching to rival

Further MML electrification and York capacity projects paused

DB Cargo sells three more Class 90s for reuse

FirstGroup confirms Class 222s for Euston-Stirling Lumo route

All three West Coast Main Line open access bid rejected