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London Underground polluted with particles small enough to enter the human bloodstream -- new research

The London Underground is key to the functioning of England’s capital city. Roughly 2 million people use it each day. But it is polluted with small particulate matter from heavy metals, including iron oxide, that may be damaging to human health.

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2022

London’s Tube network ‘riddled with toxic metallic particles’ small enough to enter human blood

University of Cambridge researchers conducted a new type of pollution analysis using magnetism to inspect dust samples from the London Underground

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

Metallic particles small enough to enter human bloodstream found on Tube

University of Cambridge researchers conducted a new type of pollution analysis using magnetism to inspect dust samples from the London Underground.

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

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Tube drivers' most iconic station announcements which have commuters in fits of laughter

An experience on a London Underground tube train can come with plenty of laughs, with tube drivers and platform announcers keen to try out their one-liners on passengers

Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022

Strikes: how do they work?

The UK has seen an autumn of strikes. Workers on the railways, at London Underground and at Royal Mail have been among those taking action. This looks set to continue through the winter, with doctors, nurses, teachers and university staff planning strike action.

The Conversation · Nov 22, 2022

Woman breaks record by spending two days visiting every London Underground station

‘It’s a nice way to spend a weekend,’ says record-breaker

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022

Woman spends 48 hours on the London Underground to raise money for charity

Ali White took on the challenge in honour of her dad, Andrew White, who died unexpectedly in 2016 from a pulmonary embolism

Wales Online · Nov 21, 2022

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Overweight student who couldn't fit on Tube seat sheds nine stones to become bodybuilding champion

Hannah Schofield was so upset at the experience on the London Underground that she decided to change her life 'forever'

Wales Online · Nov 13, 2022

When is the next train strike? Summer 2024 dates

Here’s everything we know about when the next train strike will be

GoodToKnow · Nov 11, 2022

Tube chaos continues following London Underground strike

Services are expected to return to normal by mid-morning

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022

Tube strike latest LIVE: Underground lines running again but commuters vent anger over rush-hour chaos

Frustrated passengers report unopened stations as TfL struggles to resume normal service

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2022

Tube strike: Commuters told to expect Friday morning misery due to knock-on impact of RMT walkout

Industrial action to have knock-on effect for rush hour after Thursday walkout forced closure of eight tube lines

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2022

Tube strikes: When are London Underground walkouts and which lines are affected?

Industrial action will last 24 hours and is expected to disrupt all lines on the network

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

Tube strike to bring travel chaos on Thursday

There will be limited services on the London Underground

Wales Online · Nov 10, 2022

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The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

Tube strikes – live: London Underground grinds to a halt as TfL staff walk out

Alternative services expected to be extremely busy

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

More rail misery on eve of fresh strikes

London Underground strike on Thursday will be followed by industrial action on GWR and LNER

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Tube strikes: When are London Underground walkouts and which lines are affected?

Industrial action will last 24 hours and is expected to disrupt all lines on the network

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022

London Underground strike will halt nearly all tube services on Thursday

RMT’s 24-hour walkout will slow capital to a crawl, with buses expected to be extremely busy and roads congested

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Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2022

Tube strike to go ahead on Thursday after last-ditch talks with London Underground bosses fail, RMT announces

RMT and TfL fail to reach agreement meaning walkout of over 10,000 staff is set to effectively shut network

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022

Train driver couple throw London Underground-themed wedding in tribute to bride’s late dad

Melissa and Phil Clarke from Basildon, Essex, met at work when she was a train dispatcher and he was a train driver

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2022

Manhunt after commuter pushed onto live tube rail in Finchley Road station

Police have launched a manhunt after a suspect assaulted two strangers on the London Underground.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2022

When are the November 2022 rail strikes and why are they striking?

Network Rail workers are poised to stage fresh strikes in a bitter row over pay, jobs and conditions, that threatens fresh disruption to services. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), will walk out over disagreements on November 3, 5, and 7. In separate disputes, RMT members on…

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2022

Sadiq Khan: Tube cleaners and thousands of other low paid contractors to get free travel in London

Workers who clean London Underground and other public transport in the capital are to be given free travel, the Mayor has announced.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022

The History of the London Underground Map by Caroline Roope review – the lines of beauty

At the heart of this clear, thorough study of the London Underground map’s evolution is the man whose brilliantly comprehensible design for an untidy city has never been surpassed

Daily Mirror · Sep 22, 2022

Woman warned boyfriend is cheating with sister after pair heard 'bragging' on train

A woman has been warned her boyfriend has been cheating on her with her sister after the pair were heard bragging about their affair on London Underground train

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