London travel news LIVE: Liverpool Street trains cancelled as second train derails in 24 hours
The derailment comes less than 24 hours after a major incident was declared when a Southern rail train derailed near Lewes Source link
The derailment comes less than 24 hours after a major incident was declared when a Southern rail train derailed near Lewes Source link
Two major London stations are set to shut for three weeks this summer as part of a £20million upgrade, with commuters warned to expect disruption. London Charing Cross and Waterloo East will close from Sunday, July 26 until Sunday, August 16, while engineers carry out major improvement works. The closures will affect Southeastern services, with trains that normally run into Charing Cross being diverted to London Victoria, London Cannon Street and London Blackfriars instead. Some services will also terminate at London Bridge. Passengers are being urged to check their route before travelling, as alternative services will be in place throughout the closure. Here’s everything we know about the works. When are the stations closing? The main closures will last 22 days, from Sunday, July 26 to Sunday, August 16, to coincide with the summer holidays. But there will also be additional weekend closures before and after for preparation and follow-up work: Network Rail has warned that travel arrangements on these extra closure dates may be different from the main 22-day closure, so passengers should check …
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Police have launched a search after a man was reported to have performed an indecent act on a London train. On Wednesday, a woman was travelling with her young daughter on a train between London Victoria and Horsham. A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “They went to use the toilet when she saw a man who was sat down and looked as if he were asleep.” They added the man “had his hand down his trousers” and appeared to be performing an indecent act. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The BTP has now released an image of a man they would like to speak to following the incident. Police believe the man pictured may be able to assist with their enquiries. Anyone who recognises him has been asked to text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 758 of 1 April. Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Source link