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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
#WomensMarchLondon is underway down Oxford Street. Bond Street station is currently exit only due to overcrowding 1/2. [EJ]
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BBC Radio London Travel
6 years
#ExtinctionRebellion have just blocked Waterloo Bridge to traffic. Still open to pedestrians and cyclists [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
Football traffic: Tottenham are at Wembley Stadium tonight in the Champions League. Arsenal are at The Emirates tomorrow (Europa League).
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BBC Radio London Travel
6 years
The front of the #PeoplesVoteMarch now entering Trafalgar Square with people still entering Park Lane from Hyde Park and Marble Arch at the back
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BBC Radio London Travel
6 years
The #PeoplesVoteMarch now making its way down Park Lane, Hyde Park corner and Piccadilly
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BBC Radio London Travel
6 years
The front of the #PeopleVoteMarch in Whitehall and the back of it, in Park Lane 2.5 miles further back. Many people are still trying to get into Park Lane to get onto the march. Might be ongoing for quite a while yet.....
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
Perhaps a bit busier than usual tonight approaching Blackwall because of beliebers heading to the @justinbieber concert at The O2 [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
6 years
The front of the #PeoplesVoteMarch now in Parliament Square and Whitehall, with it stretching back to Hyde Park and many still trying to get into the start of the march in Park lane from Marble Arch and Hyde Park
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BBC Radio London Travel
2 years
Traffic being briefly held southbound at the Blackwall tunnel for 100 black cabs to pass through in convoy for their annual charity trip @MagicalTaxiTour
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
#JusticeForGrenfell demonstration is outside the BBC. [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
9 years
🏆 Fulham Road and Kings Road are now closed for the #CFCParade [ro] http://t.co/k1XtLJ0doj
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BBC Radio London Travel
5 years
Beaking news from the Blackwall Tunnel... a 2nd gull has arrived..! @TfLTrafficNews [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
1 year
Short hold southbound at Blackwall tunnel to enable the @MagicalTaxiTour convoy to pass through, taking children with life-limiting illnesses to Disneyland
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
📣 London Overground will be joining the #nighttube service. 📆 From December 15 trains will run between New Cross Gate and Dalston Junction [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
11 months
In Sutton, the High Street remains closed either side of Sutton station for Police investigations following a fatal stabbing. Bus routes 80, 164, 280, 470, S1, S3 and S4 are on diversion. Read more ⤵️
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BBC Radio London Travel
9 years
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BBC Radio London Travel
6 years
#ExtinctionRebellion Oxford Circus now blocked as well. [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
Oxford Circus - traffic still stopped whilst one of the installations for the #lumiereLDN festival is secured - it's blowing around too much in the wind. #Rover #ThePrisoner [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
9 years
Queues because of @LittleMix back through the Blackwall Tunnel. The back of the queue is at Bow. [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
There's a power cut in the West End/Soho area. Poss why tube is so busy - some shops shut & 🚦 out and the signs at Piccadilly are off. [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
#womensmarchlondon back of the March still leaving Grosvenor Square. Front is in Trafalgar Sq. Delays around Mayfair and the West End [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
The #NotOneDayMore march is now underway down Regent Street. Closures are gradually being put in place towards Parliament Square. [EJ]
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BBC Radio London Travel
6 years
#ExtinctionRebellion ⛔️ Waterloo Bridge ⛔️ Oxford Circus ⛔️ Marble Arch ⤵️ 🚌 Over 20 bus routes on diversion in Central London - check for details [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
The back of the #womensmarchlondon is at The Ritz. The front is in Trafalgar Square. All approaches to Trafalgar Square are closed. [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
9 years
South of the river isn't immune to @LittleMix Black Magic - queues over the Woolwich Road flyover northbound [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
5 years
London Bridge will be closed from Monday until the end of October for major maintenance works. Roads on the approaches to neighbouring Blackfriars Bridge and Tower Bridge will be busier than usual as a result, especially during peak times.
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BBC Radio London Travel
6 years
⚠️❗️Because of the #ExtinctionRebellion demo: Lambeth, Westminster, Watelroo, Blackfriars and Southwark Bridges are all now closed to traffic. They remain open to pedestrians / cyclists [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
Vauxhall tube station has reopened. [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
4 years
Central: #Regent Street is closed from Oxford Circus to Great Marlborough St due to a gas leak. @LondonFire are on the scene & @metpoliceuk are evacuating approx. 150 people. Buses 12, 22, 88, 94, 139, 159 & 453 are on diversion. Fi
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BBC Radio London Travel
6 years
#ExtinctionRebellion ⛔️ Waterloo Bridge ⛔️ Oxford Circus 🚌 Over 20 bus routes on diversion in Central London - check for details [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
9 years
It's slow around the O2 @LittleMix are in concert but there's just been a crash on Millennium Way at the entrance [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
🎂 Happy Birthday to Albert Bridge. Opened on this day in 1873! [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
If you're stranded near #LondonBridge or #BoroughMarket
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Southeastern
7 years
UPDATE: Black cabs also offering free lifts @mytaxiuk
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BBC Radio London Travel
9 years
The two 24 hour #tubestrike planned for this week will now NOT take place. A normal service should now operate
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BBC Radio London Travel
2 years
Fare thee well folks, Fi McK wishing you a safe journey & a bonny eve! Tune in to for more ~
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BBC Radio London Travel
5 years
Hello London. Billy here. I've done my first screenshot. I am 54 and a half. Please read it and re-tweet it. This feed was the 6th ever at the BBC, and this may be the most important tweet we've sent.
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
#TubeStrike to those asking 'is X station open?' only part of the Bakerloo Line is running. All other lines and stations are CLOSED. [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
1 year
Tower Bridge will lift at 0830 this morning then every HALF HOUR until midday for maintenance checks after getting stuck yesterday and Weds
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
Correction- ✈️ No flights to / from Paris Orly until at least Midday because of this. [ro]
@BBCBreaking
BBC Breaking News
8 years
Paris Orly airport latest: - Man shot dead trying to seize gun from soldier - Security operation under way
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BBC Radio London Travel
2 years
A little thread to show you the current situation around Knightsbridge/Belgravia/Victoria - due to the combo of r'works at Scotch Corner, Grosvenor Cres, Exhibition Rd, Victoria St, Buckingham Gate
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
🚇 There's a good service on the tube. 🎂 Happy 155 birthday to the Underground- the first section of Metropolitan Line opened to the public #onthisday in 1863 [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
6 years
#RAF100 From 07:00: Constitution Hill, The Mall, Birdcage Walk, Marlborough Road, and Victoria Street will be closed + restrictions at Parliament Square [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
6 years
#Westminster , all approaches to Parliament Square are CLOSED due to #Brexit demonstrations - surrounding routes through Lambeth and Westminster heavily congested. Avoid the area where possible!
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
Yo #glastonburytraffic I'm really happy for you & I'mma let you finish, but #London has the best traffic of all time
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BBC Radio London Travel
4 years
Queues on Euston Road between Kings Cross and Euston where the road layout has been improved by adding cycle lanes as part of #StreetspaceLDN
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
Woolwich Ferry - Down to a single boat service because of a technical problem... #2become1
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BBC Radio London Travel
5 years
😍 Shout out to all the bus drivers & all @TfL staff, working hard to help London's key workers on their essential journeys 👍 . Fi
@TfL
TfL
5 years
A sweet moment during these tough times ☺️💓 🔊 Sound on! Our bus drivers are running to help critical workers Thanks for sharing with us Hannah and young Jude
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BBC Radio London Travel
2 years
🚇 #Tube : No #Piccadilly Line btwn Acton Town and #Heathrow . Replacement buses run. Severe delays #Hammersmith & City Line. Minor delays #Jubilee Line. Minor delays #Metropolitan Line Moor Park - Chesham. + 🚊 No #Trams btwn Phipps Bridge and Morden Rd.
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BBC Radio London Travel
6 years
The current view of Park Lane
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BBC Radio London Travel
2 years
#Hornsey Road in #Holloway is also closed between Tollington Road and Seven Sisters Road due to flooding caused by the burst water main - buses 4,29, 91, 153, 253, 254 and 259 are diverting
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BBC Radio London Travel
5 years
Do not travel. Anywhere in the UK, by any means, unless essential.
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BBC Radio London Travel
9 years
Sussex Police have just told us @Gatwick_Airport North terminal evacuated because of a suspect package. [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
3 years
Re: #TowerBridge remains stuck open, with the Approaches closed for emergency repairs. Q's to A2 Bricklayers Arms & in the area. Fi
@LizTunbridge
LizTunbridge is now mostly on Bl**S*y
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Tower Bridge is stuck open 😬😬
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BBC Radio London Travel
1 year
⛔️In the centre of town, Tottenham Court Road is closed for a police investigation between Maple Street and Euston Road.
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BBC Radio London Travel
6 years
A302 Parliament Square Southbound jct of St Margaret Street - Road blocked due to a womens' pension demonstration. There are intermittent holds
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
There's a broken down van on the M25 anticlockwise near to Clacket Lane services. Some locals have turned up to offer their help 🐄 [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
#TubeStrike latest update 08:50. On the network that is running 23 stations are closed. Full list of stations- [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
#TubeStrike here's how things are looking at 07:45. Changing fast so the situation may have changed by the time you read this! [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
5 years
Busy southbound at the Blackwall Tunnel because of a broken down vehicle @TfLTrafficNews Graeme (or is it Steve?) is keeping a eye on things... [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
Waterloo Bridge closed, Westminster Bridge too, & part of Vic Embankment WW2 bomb in the Thames @BBCLondonNews
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BBC Radio London Travel
4 years
Delays on Euston Road westbound from Euston to Kings Cross, there a new cycle lane there as part of #StreetspaceLDN so down to one lane for all general traffic
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BBC Radio London Travel
5 years
⛔Leicester Square: Cranbourne Street has been shut by #ExtinctionRebellion protesters dressed in high viz [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
The head Moochanic offering some advice to @HighwaysSEAST on recovery options.. [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
5 years
1. All TfL services are now solely focussed on ensuring critical workers can move around as needed. You should not be using public transport for anything other than essential journeys. /more...
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BBC Radio London Travel
4 years
⚠ Westminster Bridge and Lambeth Palace Road are closed. Also restrictions for pedestrians. @LambethMPS say they are dealing with a security alert at St Thomas' Hospital [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
Police are advising you to avoid the London Bridge and Borough areas. Delays around the City and Elephant & Castle. [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
9 years
🎬 🎥 Lambeth Bridge has just been closed for filming James Bond #Spectre [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
2 years
M25 current situation at 0800 due to protesters: j4-5 blocked clockwise j7-8 closed clockwise j9-8 blocked anticlockwise j14-13 blocked anti-clockwise j22-blocked clockwise j23-27 closed clockwise (protest plus rtc) j23-22 blocked anticw j29-30 closed bothways
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
Parliament Square & Westminster Bridge remain closed to all. The other roads have some access for cyclists & pedestrians. [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
Delays possible in the centre of town at lunchtime today due to @StopKillingCycl march from Trafalgar Square to the Treasury
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
A demo against the US travel ban is gathering outside the embassy in Grosvenor square. Heading to Downing St [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
5 years
🐷 🐷 More on the Surbiton Pig from @thameswater "engineers were unable to access a valve as a large pig, believed to be a pet, was in the way and acting aggressively. A customer helped lead the animal away with a packet of crisps". No word on what flavour..! Suggestions? [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
5 years
In line with Gov't advice on social distancing, only travel if your journey is absolutely essential. Wash your hands. All London's travel network, including roads, should be used only by key workers. Stay safe Stay home
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
• Partial derailment at #Waterloo • Train hits buffers at #KingsCross • Fire alert at Holborn • Some more tube delays... [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
3 years
#Whitechapel : Around 100 firefighters are dealing with a fire on Whitechapel High Street, on 17th floor of a block of flats. @LondonFire are asking you to avoid the area. #A11 Whitechapel High St is closed btwn A13 Commercial Rd & Old Castle St. Commercial Rd is also shut.
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
Funeral of PC Keith Palmer will take place in Southwark Cathedral later. All roads in red will be closed. [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
A large cordon is in place in Central London because of a gas leak... ⛔️ The Strand and Northumberland Avenue are closed 🚫 No trains running in/out of Charing Cross and Waterloo East [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
6 years
⚠️❗️Because of the #ExtinctionRebellion demo: Lambeth, Westminster, Watelroo, Blackfriars and Southwark Bridges are all now closed to traffic. They remain open to pedestrians / cyclists. Severe delays. [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
6 years
⚠️ Police have just closed Westminster Bridge. There's a small "yellow vest" demo outside Parliament..they seem to be moving up Whitehall [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
Just on the way to the birthday party, but we're stuck in traffic! 🎉 Happy 30th Birthday to the M25 🎉
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BBC Radio London Travel
5 years
🚨 BTP: Please please only use public transport if absolutely essential. Image: © IWM (Art.IWM PST 0144)
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
The latest pictures of the #waterlooupgrade under way from our crew at Waterloo [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
5 years
Following an earlier burst water main and an uncooperative pig between Surbiton & Wimbledon the line now open. Trains are running but some disruption is expected
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
After 7 years, over 124,000 followers and countless Blackwall Tunnel closures, we've finally been verified!
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BBC Radio London Travel
2 years
#KingsCross : #A501 Euston Rd is partly blocked Eastbound btwn Pancras Rd and Gray's Inn Rd following an incident on the Underground. The Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan + District Lines are affected whilst the Emergency Services attend to a casualty on the track.
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
#LondonBridge 'uncertain when the station will reopen' @Se_Railway will run 'as near to normal service as possible'
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BBC Radio London Travel
6 years
Lewisham Road is shut from the A2 at Deptford to Lewisham high Street due to a shooting. There is a also a contraflow in place on the A2 Blackheath Hill
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BBC Radio London Travel
5 years
For nearly 5 years I have been coming in to BBC Radio London to cover traffic shifts. It has been my pleasure to broadcast/tweet to you all, and I wish you all safe and happy travels through life. Thank you! Bobbie 😘
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
@BBCRadioLondon TfL asking you to avoid #FinsburyPark station if you can - "likely to be v crowded and may temporarily close" #SevenSistersRd exit shut [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
5 years
More from the Mayor on the transport network. Nearly 1/3 TfL staff sick or isolating - many 'have years of safety-cirtical training - simply not possible to replace them with others' [ro]
@SadiqKhan
Sadiq Khan
5 years
UPDATE: My message to Londoners about our public transport network. Please take the time to read it. #COVID19 #StayAtHome
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BBC Radio London Travel
9 years
#StamfordHill , traffic lights not working on #A10 Stamford Hill at Lynmouth Road. B
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
#Soho , Old Compton Street CLOSED in both directions between #CharingCross Road and Wardour Street for #OrlandoVigil tonight at 7pm. B
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BBC Radio London Travel
1 year
Tower Bridge stuck open. B
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
Yawning all. Rob here in travel corner. Expect chaos for commuters as a key part of the transport network is out of action this week....
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5 years
An update to the burst water main in Surbiton. Thames Water have now turned the water off - a pig 🐷 was hindering their attempts to turn the water off..! We're heard it was "a large and angry pig''! [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
5 years
In Surbiton, there's a burst water main- ⛔ Lamberts Road is closed. Bus route K4 is on diversion 🚄 One of the railway lines towards Waterloo has been flooded. Lots of cancellations on SWR inc all trains at Hampton Court ℹ [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: #NightTube will begin on the Victoria and Central lines from Friday 19th August
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
Pippa is here from 5am. I often sign off with this but tonight more than ever- travel safe. Rob
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BBC Radio London Travel
5 years
All TfL and Rail services are now solely focussed on ensuring critical workers can move around as needed. You should not be using public transport or travelling for anything other than essential journeys.
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BBC Radio London Travel
7 years
Victoria coach station has been evacuated. Police cordon in place. I'm looking in to it now. More soon. [ro]
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
But...still no estimate for when the tunnel will re-open.
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BBC Radio London Travel
8 years
..as a result of this mornings spill, traffic around most of south east London is horrendous.
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