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After disruptive strike action on London Underground and national rail services this week, passenger watchdog London TravelWatch calls for an end to the disputes. More dates for strike action on trains are set for Saturday 18 and Thursday 30 March, as well as Saturday 1 April. 

Transport watchdog London TravelWatch today (Wednesday 15 March) publishes a report revealing that many Londoners are being left behind by digital technology.

The new Southeastern timetable has had a rocky start. The company is listening to concerns and addressing shortcomings, but needs to work hard to win over passengers. 

London's passenger watchdog responds to a story featured in the Sunday Telegraph about rail fares and ticketing reform. 

London's passenger watchdog responds to reports first featured in The Sun newspaper that HS2 may be curtailed. Instead of services ending at Euston station, Old Oak Common would be the last stop.

Transport for London today (Wednesday 18 January) announced they will be increasing fares by 5.9%.

After prolonged disruption due to strike action over the festive period, passengers would have been hoping the new year would bring some reasons to be optimistic. 

Arthur Leathley, Chair of London TravelWatch, said:

Strikes affecting some London bus services will take place this December with industrial action also taking place on National Rail services through until January.

Southeastern railway has introduced a new timetable (starting Sunday 11 December 2022) with cuts to direct services to and from Charing Cross, Cannon Street and Waterloo East. Many passengers will now need to change at London Bridge, splitting their journey in two and adding more time. Direct 'Loop' line services connecting Southeastern trains to new Elizabeth line stations have also been cut.