London's weekly railway news
Briefly

This article provides a weekly round-up of significant developments in London's rail transport, highlighting key news about the Underground and Elizabeth line. Notable updates include the repair plans for Highgate station's escalator, reduced peak hour services during a signalling transition, and an increase in rent near Elizabeth line stations. The line, which now celebrates three years of operation, has exceeded 600 million passenger journeys. Other headlines cover the suspension of a labour supplier on HS2 and ongoing redevelopment efforts at Waterloo Station. Mobile network performance along the Elizabeth line has been assessed, revealing connectivity challenges.
London's Elizabeth line marks its third anniversary with 800,000 daily passenger journeys and over 600 million total journeys since opening, significantly impacting local rent prices.
A major regeneration push for Waterloo Station has been reignited with new partnerships among key stakeholders aimed at transforming the transport hub.
Recent surveys reveal fluctuating mobile network performance along the Elizabeth line, highlighting connectivity issues between major locations such as Heathrow Airport and Canary Wharf.
The HS2 project faces scrutiny as a labour supplier gets suspended due to allegations of falsely declaring worker status, raising concerns about project integrity.
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