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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Glasgow Times
London Tube and Overground closures: June 13
The changes will see some stations closed or partly closed for TfL to carry out essential work. So you don't get caught out by the changes, we've broken down a list of all the work on the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line this weekend. To get the most up-to-date stats for the Underground, you can use the TfL app or website. What's your go-to Tube line, and why is it your favourite? 👇 — TfL (@TfL) June 3, 2025 London Tube and Overground closures this weekend Friday, June 13 Mildmay: Monday 9, Tuesday 10, Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 June, after 2345 each evening. No westbound service from Stratford to Camden Road. Suffragette: Friday 13 June, the 2303 train from Barking Riverside to Gospel Oak will terminate at Upper Holloway at 2338 Windrush: Monday 9 to Thursday 12 June, after 2330 each evening, no service between New Cross Gate and West Croydon / Crystal Palace. Cutty Sark station: The Station is closed until spring 2026, while we replace all four escalators at the station. Roding Valley station: From Tuesday, 6 May until the end of July 2025, westbound trains (towards Woodford) will not stop at the station, and the footbridge will be closed. Saturday, June 14 DLR: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June, no service between Bank / Tower Gateway and Canning Town / Lewisham, or between Stratford and Canary Wharf. Replacement buses operate. Waterloo & City line: Service operates between 06:00 and 00:30, Monday to Friday only. There is no service on Saturdays, Sundays and on bank/public holidays. Windrush: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June, no service between Surrey Quays and Crystal Palace / West Croydon. Cutty Sark station: The Station is closed until spring 2026, while we replace all four escalators at the station. Roding Valley station: From Tuesday, 6 May until the end of July 2025, westbound trains (towards Woodford) will not stop at the station, and the footbridge will be closed. @tfl Historic maps, signs, and vehicles? We have them all 🤩 Join us at the London Transport Museum Depot open days from 6 – 8 June and 18 – 21 September! Book now on London Transport Museum's website 🔗 ♬ original sound - Transport for London Sunday, June 15 Central: Sunday 15 June, from 0100 approximately (including Night Tube), no service between Leytonstone and Epping / Hainault (via Woodford). Replacement buses operate. DLR: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June, no service between Bank / Tower Gateway and Canning Town / Lewisham, or between Stratford and Canary Wharf. Replacement buses operate. Elizabeth Line: Sunday 15 June, until 0950, no service between Paddington and Stratford / Abbey Wood. We track your journeys and cap them, so you never spend more than you need to 👏 For more info on how TfL's daily cap benefits you, visit: — TfL (@TfL) May 29, 2025 Mildmay: Sunday 15 June, reduced service will run between Shepherd's Bush and Clapham Junction. Sunday 15 June, no service between Gospel Oak and Richmond / Shepherd's Bush. Suffragette: Sunday 15 June, until 1000, no service between Gospel Oak and Barking Riverside. Sunday 15 June, from 1000, no service between Barking and Barking Riverside. Recommended Reading Waterloo & City line: Service operates between 06:00 and 00:30, Monday to Friday only. There is no service on Saturdays, Sundays and on bank/public holidays. Windrush: Sunday 15 June, no service between Wandsworth Road and Clapham Junction. Cutty Sark station: The Station is closed until spring 2026, while we replace all four escalators at the station. Roding Valley station: From Tuesday, 6 May until the end of July 2025, westbound trains (towards Woodford) will not stop at the station, and the footbridge will be closed.
Metro
24-05-2025
- Metro
Your best time-saving Tube hacks revealed for quickest Underground journey
No matter how iconic the Tube is, most people want to get out of it as quickly as possible – and some tips can save you time and stress. The London Underground is one of the most loved and hated transport systems in the world, inspiring praise and exasperation from commuters. It is also one of the busiest, carrying millions of people each day through the morning rush hour until the Night Tube. When a major problem like the recent power outage brings the Tube network to a standstill, there's not much frustrated passengers can do except wait and pray for internet connection. But some time-saving hacks from seasoned passengers could end up saving you precious minutes you can spend on something more fun than listening to that guy blasting music without headphones or being stared at by a 'barebacker' on the Tube. Temperatures have been summery in London for weeks, meaning the Tube is even sweatier, so we asked Metro readers for their travel hattricks. It can be easy to forget where you are when travelling on the Tube and get disoriented, especially when it's hot and crowded. Dudley said: 'On any regular journey learn where the exits are and get on in the right place.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video But don't worry, we are not expecting you to learn every exit on the Tube network by heart – most stations have one or two exits, but Bank has 16 exits and entrances according to London Shoes. Hayley agreed: 'Place yourself in the correct carriage where you need to exit.' This might seem counterintuitive, but Metro readers revealed some stations where you might be quicker walking, especially in central London. Dean said: 'In central London, walk. You'll be surprised how close together many stations are across different lines.' Diana said: 'It's quicker to walk from Liverpool St to Monument than to get the Circle line.' Nik said: 'By the time you've bought a ticket, gone through the gates, gone down to the train, waited for it, got off the train, went back up the other end and out of the ticket gates, yes, quicker to walk between Leicester Square and Covent Garden Tube stations.' Chrissy warned others to 'never, ever, change at Bank,' but to exit and walk instead. This will not only save you time, but earn you respect for not looking like a tourist when travelling with friends who don't live in London. More Trending Metro reader Mark said: 'Just a general awareness of where you are actually going and what you need to do/go when changing lines. Not all Tube lines are created equal – including how sweltering they get. The Central line is one of the hottest lines due to its depth and age of the carriages. Meanwhile, you might have noticed how pleasant the Elizabeth line is thanks to its air conditioning and new carriages. When London is hot and you need to travel: Bring a waterbottle – This is a must Use a mini fan Wear light and breathing materials If it's too unbearable, swap your journey to a bike if possible 'Tourists staring into the London Underground map looking confused is a common sight.' Paul advised people to have 'a mental picture of the Underground map, to assist where you are going, saves having to stare at the maps on the Tube.' If you want to take your Tube expertise to the next level, you could become the next person to rank all Underground stations like this superfan, or even run the entire length of the network. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: What I Rent: We pay £1,500 for our south London one-bed — now we want to buy it MORE: Map reveals the most and least posh London boroughs — where does yours rank? MORE: Full list of TfL closures this Bank Holiday weekend
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
The London Tube stations that have fake owls guarding the platforms
Both Londoners and visitors to the city may have spotted the fake animals at stations on the Jubilee Line. These seemingly odd decorations actually play a crucial role You may have noticed a peculiar sight during your journeys on the Underground network - artificial owls perched above the platforms at certain stations. These seemingly odd decorations actually play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of these stations. On the Jubilee line, pigeons have become quite a nuisance, creating messes with their droppings, which can pose both hygiene and safety risks, and even obscuring signs. To combat this avian issue, TfL has installed these faux owls to deter the pesky birds and other pests. While the British Transport Police are responsible for apprehending vandals and ensuring the safety of the trains, and TfL staff manage crowds on the platforms, the owls are tasked with controlling a different kind of unruly crowd: the feathered troublemakers. These owl decoys can be spotted throughout the Jubilee line, particularly on the platforms at Canning Town and on the station roof at Wembley Park. Morden Tube station on the Northern line also hosts a few of these bird deterrents. They are strategically positioned on ledges where pigeons are likely to perch, preventing them from nesting or damaging important equipment or signage, reports MyLondon. At Canning Town, these owls are cleverly placed directly above an equipment cabinet, which needs to be readily accessible to staff. This is in addition to metal spikes that are also used to discourage the bothersome pigeons. If you're keen to spot them, head to the front of Jubilee line trains in both directions. At Wembley Park, they're a bit more elusive, hidden in spots visible from the footbridges and above the canopies from the open parts of the Jubilee platforms. Wembley Park is said to have a particular pigeon problem due to football fans from the nearby ground often dropping food and snacks bought at matches around the station, providing a veritable feast for any self-respecting pigeon. Pigeons are less troublesome for London Underground than National Rail operators, who occasionally employ birds of prey to sweep stations and deter them from nesting. King's Cross, with its expansive station roof and numerous ledges across its footbridges, mezzanine level and shops, and Victoria, often utilise a Harris hawk to patrol the termini. Thames Trains even trialled plastic owls on its property along the Paddington-Reading route as far back as 2002. Since 2016, the main link between big-eyed birds and London's public transport has been the Night Tube symbol, a blue and white (sometimes yellow) emblem that appears next to lines offering a continuous service from Friday morning to Sunday evening. Despite the Jubilee being a Night Tube line, and owls being nocturnal, there haven't been any sightings of the real birds flying along the route from Stratford to Stanmore.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
TfL told to overhaul safety over artist's death on Tube tracks
Transport for London (TfL) has been ordered to overhaul its safety processes after an artist died when she walked into a Tube tunnel. Sarah Cunningham, 31, died after she ended up on the tracks at Chalk Farm station, in north London, on Nov 2. Her disappearance had prompted a social media campaign to find her, but she was discovered dead 75 metres into the tunnel two days later. Her family claims she was 'let down' by TfL, whose procedures 'should have been there to help her'. Poplar coroners' court was told Cunningham managed to get around the barrier of the station's northbound platform and enter the tunnel. CCTV footage showed her repeatedly try to touch in through the exit ticket barriers before dropping her belongings and falling over while trying to pick them up. However, an opportunity to stop her then was missed because a member of staff was on a 'comfort break', the inquest heard. A member of staff later saw her walking dangerously close to the yellow line but missed the moment she walked onto the tracks because he had run to check on her. Beccy Shepherd, Cunningham's sister, paid tribute to her outside court, saying: 'Sarah is not defined by how she died, but how she lived with compassion, humour, silliness, hope and boundless creativity. 'The family appreciates that Sarah made decisions that left her in a vulnerable situation that night. This does not take away from how badly she was let down by the people and procedures that should have been there to help her.' Mary Hassell, the senior coroner for Inner North London, recorded a conclusion of accidental death but has issued TfL with a prevention of future deaths report. Her findings will call into question whether Sir Sadiq Khan will be able to meet his target of ending deaths and serious injuries on the Tube network by 2041. The court heard that Cunningham, from Wandsworth, south-west London, had recently returned from South Korea and was planning to take up an artist's residence in Cornwall this year. She had taken ketamine and cocaine and consumed alcohol before her death, the inquest heard. Mehmet Boztepe, the station supervisor on the night of the death, told the court he had allowed his junior co-worker to take a meal break at about 3.15am, shortly before Cunningham arrived at the station, on the Northern Line Night Tube route. While her behaviour prompted him to leave the station office so he could check on her, Mr Boztepe did not see the vital moment when she stepped into the tunnel because he was heading down to the platforms to find her. He assumed she had boarded a train that left as he reached the platform, and did not see her despite walking around the station and checking outside. She is thought to have died at around 3.45am after being struck by the next scheduled Night Tube train. London Underground manager, Dale Smith, in charge of the Jubilee and Northern Lines, told the court that Chalk Farm 'wasn't understaffed' on the night of Cunningham's death. Clodagh Bradley KC, the Cunningham family's barrister, asked him: 'If your objective is to reduce the number of fatalities to zero in future, do you not need to be more proactive to safeguard against risk?' Mr Smith replied: 'I think it's easy to say that he should have gone back to check that CCTV. If staff are in any doubt, the option is there to wind something back and view something. But in this situation [the supervisor] – he went down to check on the person, believed they got on the train – didn't deem that something they had to do.' Claire Mann, TfL's chief operating officer, said: 'Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Sarah Cunningham, who tragically died at Chalk Farm Tube station on Nov 2 2024. 'We recognise the important role our staff play in protecting customers from harm and we will always take action to learn from incidents and improve operational safety.' 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.
Telegraph
10-04-2025
- Telegraph
TfL told to overhaul safety over artist's death on Tube tracks
Beccy Shepherd, Cunningham's sister, paid tribute to her outside court, saying: 'Sarah is not defined by how she died, but how she lived with compassion, humour, silliness, hope and boundless creativity. 'The family appreciates that Sarah made decisions that left her in a vulnerable situation that night. This does not take away from how badly she was let down by the people and procedures that should have been there to help her.' Mary Hassell, the senior coroner for Inner North London, recorded a conclusion of accidental death but has issued TfL with a prevention of future deaths report. Her findings will call into question whether Sir Sadiq Khan will be able to meet his target of ending deaths and serious injuries on the Tube network by 2041. The court heard that Cunningham, from Wandsworth, south-west London, had recently returned from South Korea and was planning to take up an artist's residence in Cornwall this year. She had taken ketamine and cocaine and consumed alcohol before her death, the inquest heard. Mehmet Boztepe, the station supervisor on the night of the death, told the court he had allowed his junior co-worker to take a meal break at about 3.15am, shortly before Cunningham arrived at the station, on the Northern Line Night Tube route. While her behaviour prompted him to leave the station office so he could check on her, Mr Boztepe did not see the vital moment when she stepped into the tunnel because he was heading down to the platforms to find her. He assumed she had boarded a train that left as he reached the platform, and did not see her despite walking around the station and checking outside. She is thought to have died at around 3.45am after being struck by the next scheduled Night Tube train. London Underground manager, Dale Smith, in charge of the Jubilee and Northern Lines, told the court that Chalk Farm 'wasn't understaffed' on the night of Cunningham's death. Clodagh Bradley KC, the Cunningham family's barrister, asked him: 'If your objective is to reduce the number of fatalities to zero in future, do you not need to be more proactive to safeguard against risk?' Mr Smith replied: 'I think it's easy to say that he should have gone back to check that CCTV. If staff are in any doubt, the option is there to wind something back and view something. But in this situation [the supervisor] – he went down to check on the person, believed they got on the train – didn't deem that something they had to do.' Claire Mann, TfL's chief operating officer, said: 'Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Sarah Cunningham, who tragically died at Chalk Farm Tube station on Nov 2 2024. 'We recognise the important role our staff play in protecting customers from harm and we will always take action to learn from incidents and improve operational safety.'
