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Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Double decker bus roof ripped off after crashing into railway bridge in London
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A bus roof was peeled off like a tin of tuna after it crashed into a railway bridge in south London. The bus hit the bridge on the A215 Portland Road this afternoon after the driver misjudged the height of the railway bridge. The crash forced the busy road to close near the high street and the Norwood Junction station ahead of the school run. The vehicle was operating as part of a learner driver's lesson, it is understood, suggesting that it was mostly empty when the crash happened. Footage shows how the bottom half of the bus managed to slip under the bridge, while the roof was peeled back, leaving the structure hanging at the back near other cars tailing the bus. Comedian Elliot Steel posted a clip of the unlucky bus, asking 'reckon he'll get the job?' Another person quipped on X: 'You can't park there sir.' More Trending London Overground, Southern and Thameslink services ground to a halt after the incident, with lines closed momentarily until the railway lines reopened. However, trains between London Victoria, Croydon, Surrey and Islington could be delayed by up to 15 minutes as service recovers. The crash was reported at about 12.30pm and the stretch of the road between Manor Road and the A213 High Street remains closed. Bus routes 130 and 197 have been diverted. Here are the train routes, which are expected to be disrupted until 3pm. London Overground between West Croydon and Highbury & Islington Southern between Caterham / Epsom and London Bridge, and also between West Croydon and London Victoria Thameslink between Brighton / Three Bridges and Bedford, between Horsham and Peterborough, and also between Brighton and Cambridge Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: London food trucks serving 'restaurant-quality' grub on the go including one in an old fire engine MORE: King Charles serenaded by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding singers at SXSW London MORE: Ryanair passengers injured after storm throws 'people against cabin roof'
Telegraph
19-04-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
TfL passengers lose out on Oyster railcard discounts after union order
A trade union has ordered frontline staff not to load railcard discounts onto London Overground passengers' Oyster cards. The RMT union said the move was because 'errors' by members had led to 'disciplinary action'. The move by the RMT – seen as one of the more militant unions – will see passengers forced to pay higher off-peak fares unless they travel to stations not on the London Overground. It comes after warnings that the UK faces a 'summer of discontent' from unions following the long-running bin strike in Birmingham that has left rubbish piled high on the city's streets. Labour offered billions of pounds worth of pay rises to unionised public sector workers last year, forcing Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, to raise taxes in the Autumn Budget. A copy of the RMT London Overground branch members' magazine, called Orange Is The New Black, revealed how the ban on loading discounts came about. 'We are aware that some members, including agency colleagues, have been performing this task in isolation. Unfortunately, some have faced disciplinary action for errors made while carrying out a duty strongly advised against by the union,' it said. 'Our stance remains clear: this is not part of the roles we do.' It went on to claim that Arriva Rail London, the Overground operator, had told staff to 'apologise and inform [passengers] that you are unable to do that activity' if asked to add discounts to Oyster cards. This, the newsletter said, only came about following pressure from RMT shop stewards who said it was not part of unionised staff's jobs to help passengers obtain discounts, although a company spokesman denied that such an instruction had been given. Rail union militancy has soared Adding Railcard discounts to an Oyster card is only possible if a staff member does it for you, according to the Transport for London (TfL) website. Railcards, such as Two Together or the Network Railcard, typically offer a one-third discount that applies to off-peak train travel. They can be loaded onto an Oyster card so the discount is applied to pay-as-you-go daily fare caps as well as Oyster Travelcard fares. A spokesman for Arriva Rail London said: 'London Overground employees have not been instructed to avoid applying discounts to Oyster cards. It has been acknowledged that this is not part of their job description, therefore we do not expect or request that colleagues undertake this task. 'We know that several colleagues are willing to perform this task for the benefit of our customers. We are therefore making training available for colleagues who wish to undertake this task at certain locations.' Rail union militancy has soared in the past few years, with the Government handing train workers 15 per cent pay rises last summer in an effort to quell ongoing strikes. That move backfired after train drivers, typically the highest paid staff in the industry, banked the backdated pay increases and stopped accepting overtime shifts, triggering cancellations over the winter. Hull Trains has been beset by strikes organised by Aslef, the drivers' union, after one of its members was sacked for falling asleep while driving 125mph long distance services. Internal letters seen by The Telegraph revealed that the individual had a history of doing so, and had been supported by bosses previously. Although a 56-day strike was called by Aslef over the sacking, the effect has been confined to minor disruption to the company's timetables.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TfL passengers lose out on Oyster railcard discounts after union order
A trade union has ordered frontline staff not to load railcard discounts onto London Overground passengers' Oyster cards. The RMT union said the move was because 'errors' by members had led to 'disciplinary action'. The move by the RMT – seen as one of the more militant unions – will see passengers forced to pay higher off-peak fares unless they travel to stations not on the London Overground. It comes after warnings that the UK faces a 'summer of discontent' from unions following the long-running bin strike in Birmingham that has left rubbish piled high on the city's streets. Labour offered billions of pounds worth of pay rises to unionised public sector workers last year, forcing Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, to raise taxes in the Autumn Budget. A copy of the RMT London Overground branch members' magazine, called Orange Is The New Black, revealed how the ban on loading discounts came about. 'We are aware that some members, including agency colleagues, have been performing this task in isolation. Unfortunately, some have faced disciplinary action for errors made while carrying out a duty strongly advised against by the union,' it said. 'Our stance remains clear: this is not part of the roles we do.' It went on to claim that Arriva Rail London, the Overground operator, had told staff to 'apologise and inform [passengers] that you are unable to do that activity' if asked to add discounts to Oyster cards. This, the newsletter said, only came about following pressure from RMT shop stewards who said it was not part of unionised staff's jobs to help passengers obtain discounts, although a company spokesman denied that such an instruction had been given. Adding Railcard discounts to an Oyster card is only possible if a staff member does it for you, according to the Transport for London (TfL) website. Railcards, such as Two Together or the Network Railcard, typically offer a one-third discount that applies to off-peak train travel. They can be loaded onto an Oyster card so the discount is applied to pay-as-you-go daily fare caps as well as Oyster Travelcard fares. A spokesman for Arriva Rail London said: 'London Overground employees have not been instructed to avoid applying discounts to Oyster cards. It has been acknowledged that this is not part of their job description, therefore we do not expect or request that colleagues undertake this task. 'We know that several colleagues are willing to perform this task for the benefit of our customers. We are therefore making training available for colleagues who wish to undertake this task at certain locations.' Rail union militancy has soared in the past few years, with the Government handing train workers 15 per cent pay rises last summer in an effort to quell ongoing strikes. That move backfired after train drivers, typically the highest paid staff in the industry, banked the backdated pay increases and stopped accepting overtime shifts, triggering cancellations over the winter. Hull Trains has been beset by strikes organised by Aslef, the drivers' union, after one of its members was sacked for falling asleep while driving 125mph long distance services. Internal letters seen by The Telegraph revealed that the individual had a history of doing so, and had been supported by bosses previously. Although a 56-day strike was called by Aslef over the sacking, the effect has been confined to minor disruption to the company's timetables. The RMT did not respond to a request for comment. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
BBC News
11-04-2025
- BBC News
Elizabeth Line: New technology shows which carriages are busy
Passengers at some Elizabeth Line stations can now see which carriages are the most full, Transport for London (TfL) has new technology works by displaying live loadweigh data, a calculation on how full a carriage is based on weight and which updates each time a train closes its doors at a station. The data is then shared across various customer information systems, such as next train indicator screens on platforms and apps like TfL Go and National Rail said it will help commuters choose a quieter space for a more comfortable journey and should also help minimise delays. Information is currently included on station screens at Ealing Broadway and Maryland to Brentwood, inclusive, as well as similar screens on London Overground customer information totems are also in use at Custom House, Paddington, and Stratford stations. TfL said these totems will help travellers plan their journeys across London using the various modes of transport available and will also offer onward journey information such as bus and walking will also see detailed service information on these totems in times of disruption to keep them better informed, TfL added.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
London travel news LIVE: Liverpool Street trains disrupted after 'person hit by train'
Trains travelling to and from London Liverpool Street this morning face delays due to an emergency incident on the tracks. According to National Rail, Greater Anglia routes in the direction of Cambridge might be delayed by up to 30 minutes or cancelled as emergency responders attend the scene. London Overground routes between London Liverpool Street and Cheshunt have also been impacted, and cancellations are being reported on the Stansted Express as well. Greater Anglia is reporting that this is 'due to a person hit by a train.' Elsewhere commuters relying on the Piccadilly line face severe delays on Thursday morning due to a faulty track. According to TfL, staff are fixing a fault with the track at Cockfosters that is currently impacting the rest of the line. For now, there is a good service on all other lines, and commuters are reminded that their tickets can be accepted on the Elizabeth Line, Great Northern, South Western Railway, Weaver Line and local bus services. We'll keep you updated on all the big travel news throughout the day. Samaritans is available on 116 123 or at 07:25 , Tamara Davison According to True Tube Status, there is currently a 13-minute gap on Eastbound Piccadilly Line services, and a 12 minute gap on trains heading Westbound. This comes as teams work to fix a faulty track near Cockfosters that is causing delays across the line. 07:10 , Tamara Davison We've got more on this morning's crash on the M1 Northbound. According to INRIX, the impacted vehicles have now been moved to the shoulder, and traffic is slowly moving past again. Expect some delays after J4 A41 near Edgware and Harrow. 06:54 , Tamara Davison Good morning and welcome to today's travel news across London. Heading toward rush hour today, there is major travel disruption being reported on the London Underground's Piccadilly Line. Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates on London's underground, trains, buses, and roads.
