Tue, 21-Oct-2025

During a rail strike, an enraged commuter blocks the bus as it fails to stop for passengers

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An enraged commuter walked out into the street to block a bus in protest of it failing to stop for rail strike commuters. A huge number of people were waiting for the 123 bus to Lordship Lane/Downhills Way at an undisclosed bus stop in London. After the bus failed to stop, one man became enraged … Read more

What train lines are affected by the RMT action?

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A national strike scheduled is expected to bring large swaths of the rail network to a complete halt. Over a wage and conditions dispute, RMT members at 13 companies across the UK voted to take strike action. The strike dates of June 21, 23, and 25 appear to be fixed. Over a wage and conditions … Read more

London: When is the next Tube strike?

tube strike

Commuters were struck by two days of London Underground strikes in March 2022. 10,000 London Underground employees vote to strike over a dispute with Transport for London. A 24-hour strike took place in June, following the Platinum Jubilee festivities Commuters were struck by two days of London Underground tube strikes in March 2022. 10,000 London … Read more

TfL’s ban on junk food advertisements has helped Londoners shop more healthily, research

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A study projected that a prohibition on junk food advertising by Transport for London contributed to a 1,000 calorie decrease in unhealthy purchases in people’s weekly shopping. Chocolate and confectionery had the greatest impact, with an almost 20% decrease, or 317.9 calories, in average weekly family purchases of energy from these products. The reduction amounts … Read more