London TravelWatch

The image shows the entrance to London Stansted Airport. A large sign on the building reads "Welcome to London Stansted Airport". The facade features glass doors and a modern design with a long awning. A person is seen walking with luggage outside.

From 8 March, contactless payments will be extended to an additional 20 stations. We've supported this for a long time so we're pleased it's finally going ahead - but it doesn't apply to Oyster payments.

https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/contactless-payments-to-be-extended-in-march/

The Hammersmith and City line will be closed this weekend. For this and other status updates head to the TfL status page https://tfl.gov.uk/tube-dlr-overground/status/#hammersmith-city

A red double-decker bus on Oxford Street, marked with Route 390 towards Archway. Nearby are various shops and people walking on the pavements.

We're pleased that pedestrianisation of Oxford Street West is set to go ahead - but we look forward to more clarity on some of the details ...

Read our statement in full https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/oxford-street-pedestrianisation-london-travelwatch-statement/

A red double-decker bus drives down a busy street in London. The street is lined with historic buildings and shops. The text "Latest consultation responses" is overlaid in the top left corner.

We want London to be a city where transport is reliable, safe, affordable and accessible for everyone. To help achieve our vision, our team responds to consultations on many issues. Read our latest responses https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/insight-and-advocacy/latest-consultation-responses/

A person types on a laptop at a desk. Text overlay reads, "If you're not online, travelling by public transport is becoming increasingly difficult."

Our latest blog looks at the work we've been doing since the publication of our report Logged Out to push transport companies to do more to support those who are digitally excluded.

Read it and tell us what you think https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/the-digital-divide-in-public-transport/

Oxford Street pedestrianisation - London TravelWatch statement - London TravelWatch London TravelWatch is broadly in favour of the plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street West, which are now set to go ahead following approval by the Mayor

To find out more, read our full statement on our website: www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/oxford-...

Although we broadly support the idea, we seek clarity on how @tflondon.bsky.social will implement the changes, including lighting and seating at relocated bus stops

We also want to ensure route changes are clearly and sensitively communicated, particularly to those who will be most impacted 2/2

Oxford Street Pedestrianisation - What do the public think? YouTube video by London TravelWatch

This week the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social approved plans to remove traffic from parts of #OxfordStreet as a first step towards pedestrianising the capital’s iconic shopping destination 🛍️ 🚶 🚦

Back in December, we asked the public what they thought of the proposals 1/2
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfue...

Euston station advertising trial - London TravelWatch In October 2024, we highlighted serious concerns with the customer experience at Euston. The industry action plan which followed has improved the station environment and we welcome the ongoing program...

Read our full statement: www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/euston-...

A split-screen graphic with a green background. The top half shows the busy concourse of London Euston station, dominated by large overhead digital screens displaying train departure information. The bottom half features a portrait of London TravelWatch CEO Michael Roberts in a white shirt and patterned tie. Overlaying the image is a quote in white text: "We've complained in the past about the big digital screens at Euston being used for ads, so we'll be keeping a close eye on the latest trial which is limiting advertising to the smaller outer sections of the screen. We hope this won't affect the clarity of information about train services and we look forward to seeing the customer feedback from the trial."

Advertising screens make a limited return to London Euston in a new trial starting Monday 2 March 🚉

Ads will appear on the smaller outer screens of the main display - not as a full takeover as before

Spot them? Let us know what you think! 👀 🤔
#LondonEuston #Euston

For more information, please visit Transport for London's webpage: tfl.gov.uk/fares/new-fa...

You can also find out more details about the national rail fares freeze and which tickets this will apply to for journeys in London on the National Rail website: www.nationalrail.co.uk/faresfreeze/

A graphic showing six colourful London transport symbols, known as roundels. Each one contains text indicating the mode of transport: red for Underground, orange for Overground, purple for Elizabeth line, teal for DLR, blue for River, and a white outline with purple text for Cable Car.

🔔 On 1 March TfL is raising prices on the Tube, London Overground, Elizabeth line, DLR, River Bus Services & IFS Cable Car 📈 💷

Rail fares frozen nationally do not apply to Pay As You Go fares in the London fare zones so these will go up too 🚆

Bus/Tram fares stay frozen ❄️

A promotional graphic from London TravelWatch announcing the expansion of contactless payments to London Stansted Airport. The top half of the image shows a white and red Greater Anglia train at a station platform, with a person's hand in the foreground holding a blue contactless bank card. The middle features the text 'Welcome to London Stansted Airport.' The bottom half contains a quote on a green background explaining that passengers can now 'tap in and out' using a contactless card or device, ending previous issues where such cards were invalid for exiting at the airport.

From 8 March, you can travel to Stansted Airport by rail using contactless payment! 🥳 💳 🛫

We’ve championed this for years following countless complaints about unfair penalty fares

⚠️ Note: Oyster cards are NOT included 🦪

Read our full press release on our website ⬇️ #Stansted #StanstedAirport

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

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

Infographic from London TravelWatch detailing planned service closures. DLR (All weekend): No service between Bank/Tower Gateway and Poplar/West India Quay. Chiltern Railways (All weekend): No service between Marylebone and Aylesbury Vale Parkway. Metropolitan line (All weekend): No service between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Amersham, Chesham, and Watford. King's Cross National Rail (All weekend): Very limited services with only a reduced service to/from Potters Bar. London Trams (until Wed 25 Feb): No service between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction, Elmers End, and New Addington.

⚠️ LONDON WEEKEND TRAVEL DISRUPTION (21/22 FEB)

Please be aware travel disruption is taking place this weekend incl. TfL (DLR, Metropolitan line, trams & others),
@chilternrailways.bsky.social and King's Cross station 🚈 🚇 🚉

If you plan on making a trip, do check before you travel 👍

An infographic by London TravelWatch titled "Pedicabs regulated" showing a neon-purple pedicab at night in London. Text overlays outline new rules: drivers need DBS/medical checks, licenses, and safety assessments; vehicles must be road-legal, inspected, and silent; operators must provide staff DBS checks and fire risk assessments.

It was great to see earlier this week that pedicabs in London will finally be regulated under new licensing rules being introduced by TfL

We were happy to feed into TfL's consultations on this and pleased that Londoners will soon benefit from a safer, cheaper and less noisy ride in future😀

The closure started this morning.

Making space - improving London’s streets for walkers and wheelers - London TravelWatch Our new research shows that there is work to be done to make street spaces more inclusive and accessible for everyone

Last year we published Making Space – our research into walking and wheeling in London. Find out what we discovered https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/campaigns/making-space/

#London #Accessibility #LondonTransport

No Beckenham and New Addington trams for 2 weeks in Feb It’s not only the ageing rolling stock that requires replacement on south London’s tram network. Transport for London is to close half of the network, from East Croydon to Beckenham Jun…

This week's top posts: No Beckenham and New Addington trams for 2 weeks in Feb insidecroydon.com/2026/01/29/n... #Croydon #Bromley #Travel #TfL @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social @christianwolmar.bsky.social

Tube line set to close between these stations for FOUR days Metropolitan line closure as TfL shuts London Underground services for four days between Harrow-on-the-Hill, Amersham, Chesham and Watford.

Metropolitan line closures next week ... www.london-now.co.uk/news/2583720...

Planning a visit to #London? There are different ways to pay for your journey ...

https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/advice/paying-for-your-journey/

#LondonTransport

Pleased to see these new facilities at Morden station 👏

Passengers boarding a London Underground train at a busy station.

London TravelWatch aims to be the voice of the travelling public in championing measures to improve transport in London. Find out more about our work and campaigns https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/about-us/

A young white male in a wheelchair at a quiet train platform on a bright day. He is looking at the train departure boards and there is a stationary train behind him

Do you rely on lifts, escalators, ramps and other mobility aids to use public transport?

If so, please take a moment to answer a few questions for an upcoming London TravelWatch campaign on accessibility and barriers to travel...

forms.office.com/e/6Kmak1Liy5

#Transport #Disability #London

A red and white London Underground train is stopped at the platform of West Finchley station. The train number 51569 and "Northern line" text are visible on the front. People are visible on the train and platform. Image credit: TfL.

⚠️ Planned work at West Finchley Tube station

From Monday 16 February until the end of Feb 2026, essential maintenance on the footbridge means the southbound platform will be CLOSED

The station will remain open for northbound services

📲 Check the TfL Go app or Journey Planner if you need to travel

🔗 tfl.gov.uk/tube-dlr-ove...
🔗 www.nationalrail.co.uk/engineering-...

⚠️ 🚇 CENTRAL LINE & MILDMAY CLOSURES - 31 JAN & 1 FEB

As well as the works at King's X, the #CentralLine between Bethnal Green and Epping/Hainault will be closed all weekend inc. Fri/Sat Night Tube 🌙

The #Mildmay line will be part closed between Camden Rd and Richmond/Shepherds Bush

Links below 🔗

Say hello to the SL11 - it’s free to ride until Saturday.

This brand new Superloop route is now running through South East London between North Greenwich and Abbey Wood, with faster journeys and better links across the network.

More information on the @nationalrail.bsky.social website www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-infor...