London TravelWatch

28/05/2026

Another Tube strike is planned for next week 🚇 ⛔

Unless called off it will cause significant disruption, although this will vary across the network

The Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground, buses and trams should run as normal but do check before you travel

27/05/2026

Great to see Transport for London launch its new walking and wheeling action plan, referencing our research 🧑‍🦽‍🚶‍♀️

We will monitor progress closely to ensure these improvements make London truly accessible for everyone

23/05/2026

ICYMI - this week we published Episode 6 in our Talking Transport podcast series 🎙️

This time we sat down with John McGeachy from Age UK London to talk all things older people and the barriers they're facing when travelling around the capital

Watch in full on our YouTube channel or listen everywhere else 📺 🎧

22/05/2026

We welcome this news, and hope it encourages the operators to make improvements in areas such as security for passengers and better training for staff.

Read our full statement 📄https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/new_scheme_to_tackle_harassment/

British Train operators will be scored by police on how they tackle sexual harassment on the railways. They'll be judged on eight different standards - including victim support and crime prevention.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4fB05aP

22/05/2026

London TravelWatch's Annual Review for 2025-26 is officially live! ✨

Catch up on our work over the past year holding TfL to account, publishing pioneering research into walking and wheeling, and launching our brand new podcast. 🚇📖

Read the full review here:https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Annual-review-2025-2026.pdf

20/05/2026

With rumours swirling of changes to concessionary fares like the Freedom Pass and Oyster 60+, we thought we'd ask John McGeachy from Age UK London for his take during the latest episode of 🤔 🎫 🎙️

What would be the impact of cutting the Freedom Pass and is means testing a viable option? Let's find out

🎬 Watch the full, uninterrupted interview here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYPjxNNufEU

18/05/2026

Good news 🎉 this week's Tube strike has been called off 🥳 🚇

Due to the last minute nature of the deal between TfL and the RMT there's the possibility there may still be some impact on services tomorrow. So do check the TfL website for the latest information

18/05/2026

Talking Transport Episode 6 is live! 🎙️ 📺

In this episode John McGeachy from Age UK London talks to us all about:

🎫 Concessions
📱 Digital exclusion
🛗 Lifts
🧓 Ageism
🚽 Public toilets
And much more!
📺 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mYPjxNNufEU
🎧 Or listen wherever you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Talking Transport, we sit down with John McGeachy, Campaigns Manager for Age UK London to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities ...

15/05/2026

A reminder that Tube Strikes are still set to happen next week from Tuesday 19 May 🚇 ⚡

Here's how the week's shaping up

14/05/2026

Reminder 🔔 another is set to take place next week 🚇⚡

As before, strikes will occur on two separate days with each one lasting for 24 hours

There is likely to be disruption in the build up, in-between and following the two strikes so do check before you travel