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RAIB reports on two Tube trap-and-drag incidents

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has made several recommendations to London Underground Ltd following two incidents last year where passengers were dragged along the platform after their coats were caught in train doors.

RAIB 27 Jun

Comment

RAIL 807: A safety argument?

RAIL 807: A safety argument? - Driver-only Tube carries 4 million people safely every day

Editor's comment 17 Aug

News

New London Underground signalling system reaches critical testing stage

Testing of new signalling system to be introduced by Thales and London Underground has reached the point where a train is running at LU’s line speed of 50mph.

12 Aug

News

Vivarail’s first rebuilt D-Train close to main line run

The first D-Train is entering the final phase of testing and approvals, ahead of running on the main line.

18 Apr

News

First S-Stock train runs under automatic control

Thales and London Underground have begun line testing of the new signalling and train control system destined for LU’s four sub-surface lines.

14 Mar

News

Modernisation programme helps TfL meet delay targets

Transport for London says London Underground has reached targets of 30% reduction in delays, set out by the city’s Mayor Boris Johnson five years ago.

4 Feb

Feature

Cooling the Tube

PAUL STEPHEN explains how London Underground is tackling its extreme temperature problems

Light rail 3 Feb

Feature

A capital pedigree

The S-Stock Tube train has been a resounding success for Bombardier. RICHARD CLINNICK looks at why it is so well liked by London commuters

Light rail 3 Feb

News

New LU tamping machines to enter traffic

London Underground (LU) has taken delivery of two new tamping machines.

15 Dec

News

European Investment Bank backs London transport upgrade

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is loaning £1 billion to fund transport improvements in London

27 Sept

News

LU marks poet’s birth

Yeats poem to be displayed on Tubes across the London Underground

24 Jun

News

Mayor brings forward station step-free access target for TfL network

Brent Cross to benefit from £10 million investment by developers

16 Jun

News

TIMELAPSE VIDEO: Victoria Underground station upgrade

Current improvement works being carried out at South ticket hall

22 May

News

Down Street ‘ghost’ Tube station to be leased

Historic Underground station used by Sir Winston Churchill up for lease

28 Apr

News

Work begins at Finsbury Park Tube station to improve access

Construction work will begin on April 20 to develop step-free access and a bigger station entrance

16 Apr

News

Driver dispute over night-time Tube plans

ASLEF union in discussions with London Underground.

8 Apr

News

London Underground Croxley Rail Link

LU will take over delivery of the Croxley Rail Link following agreement with DfT.

30 Mar

Feature

Moorgate…the unresolved tragedy

STEFANIE BROWNE looks back at the tragic events of February 28 1975, and at the safety measures that have since been introduced

Investigation 4 Mar

News

New Tube for London delayed

Invitation to Tender for 250 new trains held up.

12 Feb

Feature

Coming soon…to a Tube station near you?

Manufacturing companies are already discussing their plans for the New Tube For London deal that will bring air-conditioned trains to the Deep Tube

Major projects 4 Feb

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Electrification 14 Jul

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DB Cargo sells three more Class 90s for reuse

DB Cargo UK 7 Jul

An East Midlands Railway Class 222 approaches Braybrooke on the Midland Main Line. PAUL BIGGS.

Further MML electrification and York capacity projects paused

Midland Main Line 8 Jul

Stored SWR Class 701s and former West Midlands Railway Class 323s at Long Marston. JACK BOSKETT/RAIL.

UK "fails to provide trains people want or like"

Rail Live 2 Jul

Off-lease 221104 passes Wellington as part of a driver training run between Central Rivers TMD and Wrexham. ALISTAIR COX.

All three West Coast Main Line open access bid rejected

Open access 3 Jul

The sliding canal bridge at Keadby has required numerous repairs and maintenance in recent years, including a nine-day closure in February 2024. It failed 16 times between April 2024 and March 2025. NETWORK RAIL.

Repeated bridge failures force TPE to consider diversionary route

TransPennine Express 21 Jul

An enforcing regulator that is independent of the government will be needed to protect the interest of sectors such as open access and freight, says one industry source. Colas Rail 70813 passes Plawsworth (near Durham) on the Wast Coast Main Line on September 17 with the 1541 Jarrow Prax to Lindsey Oil Refinery Colas empty bogie tanks. PAUL BIGGS.

Drivers' jobs safe after refinery owners enter administration

Colas Rail 8 Jul

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