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Timely travel news for Londoners, covering transport updates, airport changes and the stories shaping how we travel right now.
Christmas Eve travel chaos looms as UK transport hits festive peak
Millions of journeys across roads, railways and airports are expected today as Christmas Eve travel reaches its busiest levels since the pandemic — with significant impacts for Londoners planning seasonal trips.
Colindale Tube reopens with major accessibility upgrades just before Christmas
Colindale station on the Northern Line has reopened following a £35 million renovation, bringing step-free access and a redesigned station to north-west London just days before Christmas.
TfL’s £1.5bn Oyster-and-contactless contract sparks a row - and could shape the next era of ticketing
Transport for London has provisionally awarded a major revenue-collection contract to Spain-based Indra, prompting political criticism and a legal challenge — with long-term implications for how Londoners pay to travel.
Bus strike disruption hits west London routes through Christmas Eve - what to know before you travel
Industrial action is affecting a cluster of First Bus routes across west, northwest and southwest London through 24 December, with another walkout pencilled in for New Year’s Eve night.
TfL announces tube and rail fare increases, including Elizabeth Line rise from March 2026
Transport for London (TfL) has announced planned fare increases across the London Underground, Elizabeth line and other TfL-run rail services that will take effect from March 2026, drawing a mixed reaction from commuters and industry observers. The rises form part of a multi-year funding agreement with the UK Government, under which TfL is expected to lift fares by Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation plus 1 per cent.
Heathrow Express launches Operation Teddy Rescue to help families who’ve lost toys while travelling
Between passports, boarding passes and the eternal scramble for snacks, family travel is already a juggling act - but it turns out one small stowaway is often the biggest source of drama.
Half-term travel stress ranked worse than moving house, says study
With October half term now in full swing, and more than 7 million predicted passengers travelling through Heathrow during the month – driven by the usual half-term surge - families across the UK are already setting off on their next big adventure.
Top 10 most forgotten holiday items Brits are re-buying at the airport this half term
As families across the UK head off for half-term getaways, new research reveals just how chaotic holiday prep can be – with nearly two in five Brits (38%) saying getting ready for a family trip is more stressful than moving house, buying a home, or even attending a job interview.