@BBCTomEdwards

Transport & Environment Correspondent BBC London. DMs Open or [email protected] https://xitter.cf/t.co/AG55QbA7mP

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BBC London
@BBCLondonNewsOct 19
Oxford St pedestrianisation: What you need to know ➡️ bbc.in/47XQANU
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BBC London
@BBCLondonNewsOct 13
How to replace one of the world's busiest runways - while still using it ➡️ bbc.in/3TYvzPQ
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RAIL Magazine@RAILOct 9
Virgin reveals livery for cross-channel trains due to start in 2030 eu1.hubs.ly/H0yZJ4M0
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ianVisits@ianvisitsOct 8
TfL confirms it will apply for DLR extension to Thamesmead in early 2027 (link to article in reply below) The third and final consultation on the proposed DLR extension to Thamesmead has, unsurprisingly, favoured building it.
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Philip Haigh@philatrailSep 29
RMT members at Chiltern Railways are to strike on Saturdays 10 and 17 October as they object to Chiltern introducing East West Rail services without guards. Union says this is a risk to current guards’ jobs.
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BBC London
@BBCLondonNewsSep 14
Reckless e-bike riders 'dangerous' for cyclists ➡️ bbc.in/46XNvge
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BBC London
@BBCLondonNewsSep 3
Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor says ➡️ bbc.in/4yiagHs
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BBC London
@BBCLondonNewsAug 25
Why is cracking clay causing train troubles? ➡️ bbc.in/4xfczeh
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BBC London
@BBCLondonNewsAug 25
'With London in drought we need to change how we think about water' ➡️ bbc.in/4wTlv89
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Philip Haigh@philatrailAug 17
Virgin plans to serve only London St Pancras in UK. Initially services will be to Paris with 6 daily trains, rising to 10 from April 2031 then 13 from October 2031. Brussels starts in February 2031 (4 services) and Amsterdam in September 2031 (3 services).
Philip Haigh@philatrailAug 17
Rail Regulator ORR has ‘pre-approved’ a track access deal between Virgin Trains Europe and HS1 for up to 20 return trains per day between London St Pancras and Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam for 10 years from October 2030. Services will run in competition to Eurostar.
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BBC London
@BBCLondonNewsAug 17
Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services ➡️ bbc.in/4bTGRuw
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BBC London
@BBCLondonNewsAug 5
Looking down on London's straw-coloured parks ➡️ bbc.in/4fDxXnd
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Lisa O'Carroll@lisaocarrollAug 2
Trains from Stansted into Liverpool St halted due to fire at Waltham abbey
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BBC London
@BBCLondonNewsJul 29
BREAKING: Whole of London officially in drought, Environment Agency says ➡️ bbc.in/4ftfNo9
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Day 2 - Charing Cross and Waterloo East 22-day line closure The first track panel is being installed and work to renew the platforms at Charing Cross is well underway. We also welcomed @BBCTomEdwards of @BBCLondonNews and @RagsMartel of @itvlondon to take a closer look at the ongoing work. Over the 22 days @Se_Railway services will are diverted into either Victoria, Cannon Street or Blackfriars, with some services terminating at London Bridge. To find out where your Charing Cross services are diverted to and full details of ticket acceptance on London Underground, London Buses and alternative rail services please go:
First track panel being installed

ALT First track panel being installed

Site at Hungerford Bridge

ALT Site at Hungerford Bridge

Tom Edwards interviewing Mal Leadbetter, blockade director.

ALT Tom Edwards interviewing Mal Leadbetter, blockade director.

Rags Martel interviewing Scott Brightwell, performance director

ALT Rags Martel interviewing Scott Brightwell, performance director

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BBC London
@BBCLondonNewsJul 21
Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 16m customers ➡️ bbc.in/3Tsmiig
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TfL
@TfLJul 15
We go again ⚽️ Good luck, England in tonight’s semi-final!
London Underground service board showing \"Service information\". Handwritten text: \"Date\", \"Time\", \"ENGLAND vs ARGENTINA\" with respective flags, \"GOOD LUCK ENGLAND!\", and \"IT'S COMING HOME!\". Blurry background of a station with people.

ALT London Underground service board showing \"Service information\". Handwritten text: \"Date\", \"Time\", \"ENGLAND vs ARGENTINA\" with respective flags, \"GOOD LUCK ENGLAND!\", and \"IT'S COMING HOME!\". Blurry background of a station with people.

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BBC London
@BBCLondonNewsJul 14
🐝 Three heatwaves have made a big impact on London's wildlife. Weeks of hot, dry weather are leaving London's parks and gardens parched and it's not just the grass that's feeling the strain. Experts say the lack of rain is putting pressure on vital pollinators like bees, which could have a knock-on effect on the capital's biodiversity. Read more ➡️ bbc.in/4pm5ci0 #London #Heatwave #Wildlife #Nature #Bees
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Ross Lydall@RossLydallJul 12
Huge fire in Walthamstow, in Shernhall St area. Flames being driven by the wind. Believed to have affected London Overground line between Chingford and Walthamstow Central.
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Tom Edwards@BBCTomEdwardsJun 26
Latest @youtube vid on what London needs to do to live with more heatwaves. youtu.be/FDrO2jWm6iA

Is London ready for what's coming?

You probably don't want to hear this, but experts warn that heatwav...

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