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@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 1:30 PM

Tomorrow is the start of Hate Crime Awareness Week. To mark the event, on Monday we'll be publishing our new research which highlights fundamental flaws in the way hate crimes and other unwanted behaviours on public transport are reported. Keep an eye out for more info next week...

A crowded tube carriage with many passengers standing and sitting. A message on top from London TravelWatch reads: "New research shows that victims of crime on public transport are being failed by the reporting journey."

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 11:28 AM

What should buying train tickets online under Great British Railways look like? 🤔 🚆

Simpler fares? Easier comparison? Confidence you’re getting the best price? 🎫

The ORR are consulting on the future online ticket market and want to hear from you 🫵 Have your say via the link below #railreform #GBR

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 1:11 PM

Good to see Lime investing in dedicated e-bike parking across London 🚲

Nearly £1m awarded to boroughs to support almost 600 new or improved parking bays

A welcome step towards better parking and clearer pavements, helping everyone get around ✅ #lime #limebike

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 12:15 PM

We love this tube map that celebrates Black history and those who have contributed so much to London and the UK.

https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/collections/stories/design/celebrating-black-history-through-tube-map

#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 10:56 AM

74, C3 & 430 — closes 16 Nov:
haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/routes-c3-74...

415 & 333 — closes 15 Nov:
haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/routes-415-3...

Isle of Dogs routes — closes 16 Nov:
haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/isle-of-dogs...

Wandsworth improvements — closes 6 Nov:
haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/wandsworth-i...

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 10:55 AM

Changes are being proposed to London buses 🚍 TfL wants your views on: - 74, C3 & 430 - 415 & 333 - D6, D7, 135, 277 & SL4 - Wandsworth bus and walking improvements Check the proposals and tell TfL how they would affect you. Deadlines vary — links in the replies 👇

Red London double-decker bus travelling along a street lined with buildings and autumn trees. Its destination display reads “Baker Street Station” and route number 74. The driver and seated passengers are visible through the windows.

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 3:46 PM

There is currently no step-free access at Canary Wharf Tube station due to lift repair work. The station will stay like this until mid-December 🚇 🛗 🚫

TfL recommends passengers that need step-free access to use the DLR instead

As always, do check before you travel #stepfree #accessibility

Glass lift entrance at Canary Wharf Tube station, overlaid with a large red cross. White text on green banners reads: “No step-free access at Canary Wharf Tube station until mid-December 2026.”

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 9:16 AM

In September we responded to nine rail consultations and three bus consultations covering six bus routes. Check out our responses as well as our previous consultation responses on our website https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/insight-and-advocacy/latest-consultation-responses/

A busy London street with several red double-decker buses in traffic. A person on a bicycle, wearing a delivery box, rides beside them. The buses display various destinations.

@london.gov.uk Oct 5, 2026, 7:01 AMReposted by @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social

Take part in the consultation now to have your say on the future of the line:

haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/west-london-...

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 9:00 AM

This year on Black History Month, we are once again honouring all the trailblazers who have contributed so much to London’s transport system over the years…

https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/celebrating-black-history-month/

#BlachHistoryMonth 'BHM2026

@london.gov.uk Oct 1, 2026, 6:18 AMReposted by @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social

Who makes history? The people whose names fill the history books and the people whose names never make the pages. This Black History Month, we celebrate the Black Londoners whose contributions are woven into the story of our city. Black history is London’s history.

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 1:32 PM

Great news! This is something we called for alongside other stakeholders, so it's good to see the transport operators working together to make this happen. We look forward to more Elizabeth line stations being made fully step-free with the addition of level boarding in due course.

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 8:10 AM

We welcome this news. Dockless e-bikes often being carelessly dumped in the streets and blocking pavements causes a issues for pedestrians, particularly wheelchair users, people with buggies and those with visual impairments.

Read our statement in full www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/london-...

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 1:10 PM

On Mon 26 October Oxford Street goes traffic-free between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street🚶

Hear what the public had to say about it when we visited late last year #OxfordStreet

https://youtu.be/tfueDY-q1Iw?si=Fh5diIBRSCB41TNj

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 10:21 AM

Don’t forget - drop-in events will be running this week so you can find out more about the pedestrianisation of part of Oxford Street. Meet the Oxford Street Development Corporation and find out all you need to know
https://www.oxfordstreetdc.org.uk/press/oxford-street-plans-local-drop-in-events/.

Outside Oxford Circus tube station, with a number of pedestrians and a red double decker bus

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Sep 27, 2026, 9:12 AM

Over 20 million people visit London each year from abroad, enjoying all the amazing sites and cultural attractions the city has to offer.

Planning a trip to London and need tips to get around? Head to our website https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/advice/ways-to-travel/

#WorldTourismDay

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 6:22 PM

A new London Overground route is being proposed – the West London Orbital 🟠 🚆

Got thoughts? Have your say through TfL’s open consultation by Wednesday 18 November

See the proposals and respond here 🔗 https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/west-london-orbital

An informational map diagram published by Transport for London and the Mayor of London in September 2026, showing the proposed route for the West London Orbital rail service. The route is a vertical line with station markers. From the north, the line starts at Hendon and Brent Cross West, both offering National Rail connections to Luton. It goes south to Neasden (new station, Jubilee line link) and Harlesden (new station, Lioness and Bakerloo line links).It reaches Old Oak Common Lane, a new station with major interchanges to Heathrow Express, HS2, the Central line, and the Elizabeth line. Continuing south, it stops at Acton Central and South Acton (both linking to the Mildmay line), followed by Lionel Road (new station, Kew Bridge link). The southern section goes through National Rail stations at Brentford, Syon Lane, and Isleworth, ending at Hounslow. Official TfL, Overground, and Mayor of London logos sit at the bottom.

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 10:41 AM

Did you know you can watch Talking Transport on Spotify? 🎙️

From bus stops to rail fares, there's plenty to get stuck into! 🚆 🚏 🎫

Just search ‘Talking Transport’ to bring up all our past episodes. You can also listen if you prefer 🎧

🔗 To our latest episode: open.spotify.com/episode/26bR...

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 4:47 PM

News from our Chief Executive: https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/london-travelwatch-ceo-announces-retirement/

London skyline with the Shard skyscraper in the centre of the image with the camera facing south. Part of London Bridge can be seen in the bottom right hand corner as well a section of the River Thames, plus buildings and greenery that stretch out to the horizon. It is a clear day with blue sky and a smattering of puffy, white clouds.

@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 10:10 AM

Part of Oxford Street is set to go traffic-free late in October. Want to know more? Head to the drop-in events next week to meet with the Oxford Street Development Corporation and find out all you need to know.
https://www.oxfordstreetdc.org.uk/press/oxford-street-plans-local-drop-in-events/

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