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London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· 21d

If you’re travelling around London this weekend, make sure you plan ahead! Check out the status of all the tube and rail lines before you travel… https://tfl.gov.uk/tube-dlr-overground/status/

Aerial view of London's skyline at sunset, highlighting St. Paul's Cathedral in the foreground. The Shard and other skyscrapers are visible in the background. The scene is bathed in warm, golden light.

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· 22d

From Sat 25 July and on every weekend until the end of August, you can travel in London by bus and tram all day long for the same price as a single fare - £1.75! This is part of the new Weekend Hopper Fare promotion over the summer. So make like a frog and get hopping! 🐸 🚍 🚊

A bright red double-decker bus features a "Weekend Hopper Fare" advertisement. The text promises unlimited bus trips for £1.75 a day every Saturday and Sunday. Playful images of green tree frogs are superimposed onto the bus windows, and a central ad graphic shows a frog wearing a smart black coat.

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· 24d

From Sun 26 July until Sun 16 August both London Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will be closed for engineering works 🚉 👷 During this time, services will terminate at other terminals including Blackfriars, Victoria and London Bridge For more info, please see @serailway.bsky.social

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jul 14

The latest episode of Talking Transport is live and available wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎧 You can listen on Apple Podcasts by scanning the QR code below or watch on YouTube and Spotify 📺 🟢 #TalkingTransport #LondonTransport

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jul 14

From Sun 26 July both London Charing Cross and London Waterloo East will be shut for 22 days for engineering works ⛔ ⚠️ 👷‍♂️ Services that usually stop at those stations will be diverted to other nearby termini or terminate at London Bridge For more information, please see @serailway.bsky.social

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jul 13

Each month, we respond to a range of consultations on the transport issues that affect London's travelling public. Head to our website to see our latest responses and recent successes https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/insight-and-advocacy/latest-consultation-responses/ #London #LondonTransport

An aerial view of the city of London, with the Gherkin and other landmarks visible

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jul 10

ICYMI - earlier this week, we released the latest episode of our podcast Talking Transport 🎙️ to mark one year of the show 🍾 🙌 Highlights from last season including some behind-the-scenes glimpses you don't usually see 👀 are available on: 📺 YouTube 🟢 Spotify 🎧 audio everywhere else

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jul 9

There's a weekend of music and sport ahead 🤘 My Chemical Romance at Wembley Fri/Sat 🎸 Lewis Capaldi at Hyde Park Sat/Sun ⚽ England QF vs Norway Sat at 10pm 🎾 Wimbledon Women's & Men's Finals Sat/Sun Expect services to be busier than usual and do check before you travel 👍

A collage featuring three distinct elements. The top half shows a concert crowd with silhouetted hands raised in front of a stage lit with bright pink and purple lights, with a yellow five-pointed star superimposed in the centre. The bottom left features the official crest of the England national football team, depicting three dark blue lions passant guardant interspersed with ten red roses on a white shield with a dark blue border. The bottom right shows a bright yellow tennis ball resting closely on green grass.

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jul 3

It's great to hear that bus fares will stay frozen for a few more months 🧊 ❄️ 🚍 But prices are set to rise in November at above inflation levels 👎 That's a tough pill for Londoners to swallow, especially as services get cut and speeds are slower than ever Our statement ⬇️

A red double-decker Metroline bus is parked at a London TravelWatch bus stop on Lakeside Way. A passenger carrying a shopping bag is about to board the bus. On the right side, a dark green block contains a quote from Michael Roberts, CEO of London TravelWatch. The text reads: “The inflation-busting increase in bus fares due in November will be hard to take for passengers on lower incomes, particularly when they are seeing the slowest ever bus speeds or reduced service frequencies on their routes.”

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jun 30

🛗 ❌ From Monday 6 to Sunday 19 July, both lifts at Brixton Tube station will be closed while TfL carry out essential maintenance work During this time, there will be no step-free access between street level and platforms at the station (1/2)

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jun 28

Anyone for tennis? 🎾 🍓 The Wimbledon Championships begin on Monday 29 June and run until Sunday 12 July If you're travelling in or around the Wimbledon area during this time it will be busier than usual so check before you travel #wimbledon #wimbledonchampionships

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jun 23

Hot and bothered but need to get across town? 🥵 It might be worth taking a slightly longer route and using an air-conditioned Tube, train or Overground service ❄️ These incl. Circle, District, Ham & City, Metropolitan, Elizabeth line, Thameslink & all Lon Overground lines 👍

Image shows a "Key to lines" guide for London transport, highlighting air-conditioned services with a blue snowflake symbol. The air-conditioned lines featured are the Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Elizabeth line, and Thameslink, alongside all six rebranded London Overground routes: the Liberty, Lioness, Mildmay, Suffragette, Weaver, and Windrush lines. Non-air-conditioned modes like the Bakerloo, Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, Waterloo & City, DLR, London Trams, and London Cable Car lack the symbol.

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jun 23

England kick off their next group match tonight at 9pm against Ghana 🦁 🦁 🦁 #ENGGHA If you're braving the heat and heading into London to watch the game, do plan ahead. Transport services wind down from the final whistle and the hot weather is likely to cause disruption (1/2)

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jun 21

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London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jun 19

It's another scorcher this weekend and there's also a fair few closures taking place across London 🔥 🚇 🚈 Save yourself from getting hot and bothered and check out which lines to avoid 😎 ⬇️ And as always, you can find the latest status information on TfL's website #London

A Transport for London service update graphic for Saturday 20 June and Sunday 21 June 2026. The Piccadilly line has no service between Acton Town/Uxbridge and Cockfosters from Saturday 12:45am through Sunday, affecting Night Tube. The DLR has no trains between Shadwell and Tower Gateway all weekend, and no service between Poplar and Beckton or Stratford International and Woolwich Arsenal on Saturday. The Elizabeth line has no trains between Paddington and Stratford or Abbey Wood on Sunday. London Overground’s Mildmay line has no Sunday service between Willesden Junction and Richmond. The Windrush line has no Sunday service between Wandsworth Road and Clapham Junction, and no trains between Sydenham and West Croydon until 8am.

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jun 17

As we know from our research into digital exclusion, not everyone has access to online information which is why providing an alternative for those that don't is so important ⚠️ Well done to @serailway.bsky.social and @networkrail.bsky.social for remembering that 👏 👏 #digitalexclusion

Inside pages of a tri-fold travel leaflet from Southeastern and Network Rail detailing summer engineering work. The left section, headed "Keeping you moving," lists diversions to Victoria, Cannon Street, Blackfriars, and London Bridge, noting tickets are valid on Buses and Underground. It includes a Passenger Assist helpline. The middle section, "What's being done?", outlines the installation of 1,800 metres of new track, Charing Cross platform updates, Waterloo East drainage upgrades, and Hungerford Bridge repairs. The right panel has white text on a red background under a stylised train graphic, asking "Why do it in 22-days in summer?" It explains that working during summer—when peak passenger numbers are 20% fewer—prevents up to 60 weekend closures or four 9-day closures over the year.

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jun 17

Fantastic to see physically printed information being handed out to passengers this morning at London Bridge to make them aware of this summer's closures at Charing Cross and Waterloo East ℹ️ 🚉

A hand holds a vertical travel leaflet from Southeastern and Network Rail announcing station closures, featuring a stylised graphic of a train heading towards a silhouette of the London skyline under a rising sun. Below the illustration, bold white text on a bright red background reads: "Plan ahead for Charing Cross and Waterloo East closures | Sunday 26 July – Sunday 16 August." The body text explains that trains will be diverted into other central London stations for 22 days this summer, plus some weekends, as part of a £20 million investment to improve journeys. The logos for Southeastern and Network Rail are visible at the very bottom.

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jun 17

Heading out to watch the match later? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ⚽ 📺 If so, check out our tips to help you get to where you need to go and crucially get home afterwards 🏡 You can find even more information on navigating the city during the World Cup on our site COME ON ENGLAND! #WorldCup #ENGCRO

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jun 16

We're proud to support @bettertransport.bsky.social #BetterTransportWeek 2026 Whether it's a bus, bike, Tube or train – London just wouldn't be the same without our weird and wonderful transport system and we certainly wouldn't want to be without it 😊 Links to how you can get involved ⬇️

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jun 16

The 2026 World Cup is well underway and already producing a few shocks and surprises (sorry Spain) 😬 ⚽️ 🏆 If you're heading into town to watch the games, we've pulled together a handy guide full of tips and tricks to help you get around Check it out ⬇️ #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup

A close-up shot of the gold FIFA World Cup trophy standing next to an official Adidas match ball labelled "TRIONDA" on a green grass field. The background features vibrant, sweeping abstract patterns of orange, red, blue, and purple.

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jun 11

New blog: CEO Michael Roberts gives his thoughts on @tflondon.bsky.social's new Walking & Wheeling Action Plan 🚶‍♀️ 🧑‍🦽 ❓ The issue – 2/3 of Londoners walk regularly but face challenges 🚧 Barriers – Clutter, uneven surfaces, lack of toilets 👀 Looking ahead – Sustaining improvements Read it below 🔽

A busy London pavement filled with pedestrians walking in both directions under bright daylight. In the foreground on the right, a bearded man wearing sunglasses, a purple T-shirt, and shorts walks towards the camera. To the left, a woman in a motorised wheelchair navigates through the crowd. In the background, a distinctive red London Underground roundel sign is visible above the street. Below the photograph, a solid green banner features a white quote from Michael Roberts, CEO of London TravelWatch, discussing TfL’s Walking and Wheeling plan.

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· Jun 4

We’re disappointed to see that average bus speeds have fallen again and are now at their slowest since modern records began TfL has a programme of measures to improve speeds safely. We need to see these making a difference for the millions of Londoners who depend on buses #Bus

A close-up shot of a red London double-decker bus at night, with passengers visible through the upper deck windows. Superimposed on the right side of the image are graphic signs: a circular speed limit style sign reading "9.12 MPH" and a green rectangular warning sign with a yellow exclamation mark that reads "Slowest average bus speed on record". A small text banner along the bottom states "*slowest average London bus speed since modern recording methodology began in 2013/14".

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· May 28

Another Tube strike is planned for next week 🚇 ⛔ Unless called off it will cause significant disruption, although this will vary across the network The Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground, buses and trams should run as normal but do check before you travel #TubeStrike

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· May 27

Great to see @tflondon.bsky.social launch its new walking and wheeling action plan, referencing our research 🧑‍🦽‍🚶‍♀️ We will monitor progress closely to ensure these improvements make London truly accessible for everyone #WalkingAndWheeling #Accessibility

Promotional graphic from London TravelWatch. The top half shows a close-up photo of a wheelchair wheel and someone walking alongside it on a sunny city pavement. The bottom half has a dark green background featuring a portrait of Michael Roberts, CEO of London TravelWatch. Overlay text reads: "It's great to see TfL's new walking and wheeling action plan adopt key priority areas in line with our Making Space research. We look forward to working together to ensure these commitments deliver real improvements for Londoners." — Michael Roberts, CEO, London TravelWatch.

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· May 23

ICYMI - this week we published Episode 6 in our Talking Transport podcast series 🎙️ This time we spoke with @johnamcginnes.bsky.social from @ageuklondon.bsky.social to talk all things older people and the barriers they face when travelling in London Watch on YouTube. Listen everywhere else 📺 🎧

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· May 22

Our Annual Review for 2025-26 is now live ✨ Check out the work we've been involved in over the past year including our research into walking and wheeling, holding TfL to account, and the launch of our new podcast! 📖 Read the full review via the link in the replies below! 👇

The front cover of the annual review, featuring images of a tube train, crowded station concourse, wheelchair user and a London bus

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· May 20

With rumours swirling of changes to concessionary fares like the Freedom Pass and Oyster 60+, we thought we'd ask @johnamcginnes.bsky.social from @ageuklondon.bsky.social in the latest #TalkingTransport 🤔 🎫 What would be the impact of cutting the Freedom Pass and is means testing an option???

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· May 20

We’re interested in finding out which is your least favourite public transport interchange in the London area and why. Take our quick survey here ... forms.office.com/e/WFcBstasLR #London #LondonTransport

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· May 18

Good news 🎉 this week's Tube strike has been called off 🥳 🚇 Due to the last minute nature of the deal between TfL and the RMT there's the possibility there may still be some impact on services tomorrow. So do check the TfL website for the latest information #TubeStrike

Image of a greyed out London Underground train. In front is a vibrant red banner running diagonally across the screen with the words 'TUBE STRIKE CANCELLED' written in bold, white text over the top.

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch· May 15

A reminder that Tube Strikes are still set to happen next week from Tuesday 19 May 🚇 ⚡ Here's how the week's shaping up #TubeStrike