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http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport...61586.html

TFL to take over London suburban rail network. 
South Eastern will be the initial toc to be taken under TFL control, followed by others when they reach the end of their franchises in 2021.
South Western (the only one to be operated by Stagecoach), is under discussion.
Night Tube Moves A Step Closer After Pay Deal
The introduction of night London Underground services appears to be getting back on track as RMT union members reach an agreement.

http://news.sky.com/story/1651432/night-...r-pay-deal
http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2016/04/these-a...ufferf3cfd&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=buffer-gizmodouk

Tube line crime hotspots identified.
First night of night tube on Central and Victoria last night:

http://metro.co.uk/2016/08/20/wahey-ever...t-6079749/
There has been discussion about the Royal Mail underground trains previously.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40189937

Turns out it will re-open as an attraction. Definitely on the to-do list.
Terrorist incident declared on LU train at Parsons Green. 

https://mobile.twitter.com/metpoliceuk/s...2987433984
TFL have announced the names for the overground lines, i quite like some of them. 
https://madeby.tfl.gov.uk/2024/02/15/overground_line_names/?intcmp=75213

I quite the old NSE 'Harlequin ' name for the Watford DC Line and of course everyone rides on the 'Goblin'
Dodgy link there. Not secure!

But yes. I like that they've been named for social movements and events.
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