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Second 24-hour Tube strike set to cause disruption

More disruption is set for Thursday, as Londoners continue to feel the impact of Tuesday's action.

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People across the capital are being impacted by 10,000 members of the RMT union walking out for 24 hours from midnight to 23:59 GMT.

Barely any services have operated throughout the day, with further disruption predicted into the evening and tomorrow morning - there will be no services until at least 07:30 GMT on Wednesday followed by a "severely disrupted service".

Oh, and there's another 24-hour Tube strike taking place on Thursday.

We'll be taking the bus but we'll be back with more then.

More Tube disruption still to come

• London transport chiefs have advised passengers to complete their Tube journeys by 18:30 GMT, and that disruption will continue into this evening
• There will be no Tube service until at least 07:30 GMT on Wednesday, the transport chiefs say, and there will be a "severely disrupted service until later in the morning"
• They say "where possible, customers should avoid travelling in the early morning and aim to make their journeys later in the day"
• Passengers are also being advised by the transport chiefs to work from home on Thursday, when another 24-hour strike is set to take place
• And people are also being advised to avoid early morning journeys on Friday, when further disruption is expected

London Assembly transport committee chair: Tube strike on Thursday selfish

The RMT union should "think again" before enacting their second "really selfish" strike action on Thursday, according to Caroline Pidgeon, chair of the London Assembly transport committee.

She says: "So many Londoners will have been struggling to get in to work.

"Lots of people on zero hours contracts will have lost wages today because they haven't been able to get in to work.

"They've caused enough trouble for one day, they should simply move to one side."

What's her idea of a solution?

"Get round the table, talk to TfL about where these savings are going to come from and try to work talking to people rather than going out on strike.

"I don't think Londoners will understand [another strike]."

The union's view

London assembly transport committee chair: 'this is a gift to the government in their whole agenda'.

More from Caroline Pidgeon, chair of the London Assembly transport committee, who has described the decision to take industrial action as a "poor judgement" by the RMT union.

She told BBC Radio London's Jumoke Fashola's Afternoon Show : "If at some point there is a change in staffing and they're looking at cutting jobs, I would understand the union going out and looking at striking because they want to fight for their jobs but there is none of that at the moment.

"Quite frankly, this is a gift to the government in their whole agenda, which is to move as fast as possible to driver-less trains on the Underground," the Lib Dem said.

"Instead, they have done an amazing job throughout the pandemic. They should stay with that at the moment rather than giving this gift to government who will use anything they can to stop the unions holding Londoners hostage, which is what they do with strikes."

How Londoners faced the Tube strike

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Londoners faced widespread disruption as thousands of rail workers walked-out.

Rush-hour latest: Most Tube services not running

At 18:00 GMT, here are the latest rush-hour details as nearly all Tube services are suspended because of 24-hour strike action by the RMT union:

• Customers should complete Tube journeys by 18:30 GMT, Transport for London (TfL) says
• Some sections of District, Central and Piccadilly lines are operating reduced services, but are closed elsewhere
• TfL Rail and Tram services continue to operate normally
• The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has no service between Shadwell and Bank
• London Overground is running a reduced service
• There are no Tube services running on the following lines: Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Victoria, Waterloo & City
• Customers have been told by TfL chiefs on email there will be no Tube service on Wednesday until at least 07:30 GMT, followed by "a severely disrupted service until later in the morning"
• A second 24-hour strike is still set to go ahead on Thursday, 3 March

'Some commuters tell me they are in favour of the strikes'

Helen Hoddinott

I'm now standing by the staircase that goes down from Paddington's railway station concourse into the Tube station.

It is usually absolutely rammed with people zooming up and down trying to get onto Tubes or trains - but it is completely deserted.

What everyone is having to do is to go out into the street to get buses - but many of them are coming by rammed, and people have been waiting for hours.

There are big problems with taxis, passengers simply cannot get them to get where they are going.

Some are in favour of the strike, but one man described it as "absolutely mad".

One woman arrived at Heathrow from Ireland, trying to get to an event in Canary Wharf.

She told me her initial Heathrow Express train was delayed and now she had a taxi at "double, triple, potential quadruple the costs".

"It is pretty annoying," she told me.

Transport minister calls strike 'self-defeating'

Tim Donovan

BBC London, Political Editor

Transport minister Baroness Vere has criticised today's strike on the London Underground.

Answering a question in the House of Lords, Lady Vere described the industrial action as "unnecessary".

She said: "I think that actually it is self-defeating and it is going to damage the job prospects of those people who currently are working in, what is in general terms, an excellent transport system."

Lady Vere said the most recent deal with Transport for London (TfL) asked it to look for £400m worth of savings.

She told the House of Lords: "That's a lot of money, how is it that Transport for London was allowed to build up such fat?"

No Tube at Abbey Wood but strike not to blame

There are no Transport for London (TfL) Tube services running from Abbey Wood station today - but the strike is not to blame.

Had Crossrail opened when it was supposed to in 2018, it's possible today's industrial action would have closed this part of the station anyway.

But the new Elizabeth Tube line is yet to open to passengers in this part of south-east London - although testing of the trains is under way.

Southeastern and Thameslink services have been operating here today, with the new Tube service between here and Paddington due to open to the general public at some point during the first half of this year.

However, a full timetable allowing passengers to travel from one end of the line to the other without changing is not expected to be in place until May 2023.

Strike action 'completely premature'

Caroline Pidgeon, chair of the London Assembly transport committee, has branded the timing of the strike action as "completely premature".

The Liberal Democrat told BBC Radio London: "Obviously, people have the right to protect their working conditions and if there's something on the table they don't agree with and they ballot, they have the right to withdraw their labour but there are no concrete changes currently on the table.

"It's hitting London's economy hard at a time when businesses are trying to recover and many people are trying to get back into the office and to earn a living."

Pancake lovers 'flipping' furious

It's Shrove Tuesday - also known as Pancake Day - which means many people, not just Christians, eat pancakes.

At what is traditionally a time of fasting and sacrifice, many Londoners are not impressed with the way things have 'pan-ned' out.

Latest: North Line closes & no Tube until at least 07:30 tomorrow

As we fully enter London's evening rush-hour, the Tube strike means nearly all services are suspended. Here are the latest details:

• Customers have been told by TfL chiefs on email there will be no Tube service on Wednesday until 07:30 GMT

Don't travel tonight, TfL urges

Transport for London has contacted customers urging them to complete their journeys on the small sections of line that are operating by 18:30 GMT.

"Please try to avoid the network completely, but if you are travelling by Tube today, please complete your journeys by 18:30," the operator said in an email within the past hour.

Breaking No Tube before 07:30 tomorrow

Transport for London (TfL) chiefs have told customers there will be no Tube service tomorrow morning until at least 07:30 GMT - and are warning customers of a severely disrupted service after this.

"Customers are advised to avoid travelling in the early morning and aim to make journeys from mid-morning", it said in an email sent to potential passengers within the last half hour.

Peak Tube trains expected to be disrupted in morning

So, this is what London looks like when it has no Tube.

As we know the strike is being led by the RMT union in dispute over pensions, jobs and conditions.

Transport for London (TfL) says there are no jobs being cut, the posts just won't be filled when people leave or retire.

This strike action continues until midnight, but we are being warned that peak Tube trains tomorrow morning will be affected too.

Then another 24-hour strike is scheduled for Thursday unless a deal can be reached.

But as we heard earlier, no negotiations have happened today.

Tune in to BBC London tonight

For a full round-up of today's Tube strike tune into BBC One tonight to watch BBC London analyse what has happened and what is coming up in the next few days.

The bulletin, anchored by Riz Lateef, will be on at a slightly later time of 19:00 GMT.

This is because the national news, presented by Clive Myrie in Kyiv and Sophie Raworth in London, is being extended to an hour to cover the latest developments in Ukraine .

RMT: There is another strike on Thursday and there could be more

Thomas Mackintosh

The RMT union's John Leach has claimed his members are caught in a "political rambling match between the mayor and the government".

The government has agreed to continue the bailout for Transport for London (TfL) while they work out a deal to secure long-term funding.

TfL's income, mainly from fares, has plummeted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Department for Transport (DfT) said the latest deal was worth about £200m, taking the total support given by the government close to £5bn.

As part of that deal, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said one condition of the agreement is to review pensions.

This is one of the factors behind today's strike and Mr Leach told BBC London there could well be more.

He said: "There is another strike on Thursday and there may well be more going forward – although I hope not.

"If they want to inflict pain on the staff, they will stick together and push back and we will not tolerate it.

"That means yes, there could be more strikes."

Breaking Rush-hour latest: Northern Line now shut

The Northern Line now has no service because of the strike, when earlier it was running a reduced service on some sections. It's officially the London rush-hour, so let's take a look at the all the latest travel updates in London:

• Central Line: Service operating between White City and Ealing Broadway / West Ruislip, Liverpool Street and Loughton and between Newbury Park and Leytonstone via Woodford at a reduced frequency
• District Line: Service operating between Upminster and West Ham and between High Street Kensington / Wimbledon / Ealing Broadway
• Piccadilly Line : Service operating between Acton Town and Hounslow Central at a reduced frequency
• Docklands Light Railway: No service between Shadwell and Bank. Lewisham services are terminating at Shadwell
• London Trams: Full service running from Wimbledon to New Addington or Beckenham via Croydon
• TfL Rail: Good service on both lines out of Paddington and out of Liverpool Street

That means there is currently no service, because of the RMT union strike, on the following services:

• Hammersmith and City
• Metropolitan
• Waterloo & City

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The Central Line in London will stay open on Thursday evening, TfL has confirmed.

Transport for London (TfL) had informed some customers earlier this afternoon that the line would close early evening, advising them to complete any journeys by 5.30pm.

A representative for the government body, which runs London’s transport network, also confirmed the closure to The Independent .

In the messages, TfL blamed “staffing issues in the control room, caused by sickness” for the curtailed service.

Now it says resources have been found to keep the line open for the usual hours.

In an email screenshotted by one social media user and shared on Twitter, Transport for London (TfL) tells passengers that “the Central line will close early due to staffing issues in the control room, caused by sickness.

“Complete journeys from central London by 17.30. After that no trains will run on most of the line, except a shuttle service between Leytonstone and Epping/Hainault until the end of the day.”

Elsewhere, another screenshotted email shared on Twitter states that “Last trains through Central London will be approximately 18.00 westbound from Liverpool Street and 18.00 eastbound from White City”.

At 2.30pm, a spokesperson from TfL assured the The Independent that staffing issues have been addressed and the line will run as normal.

Earlier this afternoon the MP for Ilford North, Wes Streeting, had tweeted: “This is a totally unacceptable level of service from TfL. I will be raising this with the TFL Commissioner, Deputy Mayor for Transport and Mayor of London. Passengers deserve better.”

He has since deleted his post, commenting: “Just had an update that the Central Line service will now run as @TfL have now managed to cover staff absence.

“Have deleted my original tweet to avoid risk of confusion. Thanks to @MayorofLondon’s team for the prompt response.”

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London travel news LIVE: Updates as disruption hits rush-hour trains between Waterloo and Clapham Junction

LIVE – Updated at 08:45

Trains between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction are expected to be disrupted during the evening rush-hour until 6pm.

National Rail says all lines towards Clapham Junction are now open, following a fault on a train near Vauxhall.

But train services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised, with disruption predicted to continue until 6pm.

All suburban services from London Waterloo are not calling at Vauxhall, Clapham Junction and Earlsfield until further notice,” says National Rail.

Meanwhile passengers travelling from Waterloo or Vauxhall to Clapham Junction, are asked to use services for Reading and Windsor.

Follow latest updates below.

Severe delays on Elizabeth line

Severe delays between Paddington and Reading/Heathrow due to overhead line problems in the Ealing Broadway area.

Van fire closes A3 southbound

The Southbound A3 from South Lane to Tolworth Roundabout has been closed due to a van fire causing lengthy tailbacks.

Delays on Elizabeth line

Minor delays are being reported on the Elizabeth line by Transport for London between Paddington and Reading /Heathrow due to overhead line problems in the Ealing Broadway area.

M25 closures tonight

Drivers have been warned there will be closures on the M25 tonight.

National Highways Southeast said the road would be closed anti-clockwise from junction six to junction five and clockwise from junction seven to junction eight between 10pm and 5am Wednesday.

A five-mile section of the road in Surrey was closed last weekend.

Disruption hits trains between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction until 6pm

Trains between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction are expected to be disruption throughout the evening rush-hour, until 6pm.

Lines towards Clapham Junction blocked, disruption expected until 4pm

Due to a fault on a train between Vauxhall and Clapham Junction some lines towards Clapham Junction are blocked, says South Western Railway.

Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised, it warns. Disruption is expected until 4pm.

Fire alert at Notting Hill Gate caused by nearby bonfire

The London Fire Brigade has said it responded to reports of a smell of smoke at Notting Hill Gate Underground Station.

Firefighters conducted a search and found the smell was coming from a bonfire at a nearby property.

The Brigade was called at 12.07pm and the incident was over for firefighters at 12.52pm.

Firefighters from North Kensington fire station attended the scene.

Minor delays to Circle line

There are currently minor delays on the whole line due to an earlier fire alert at Notting Hill Gate.

Change to District line disruption

The District line was part suspended between High Street Kensington and Edgware Road - because of a fire alert at Notting Hill Gate.

It is now severely delayed.

Hammersmith and City Line delays now over

Earlier delays on the Hammersmith and City Line have now ended.

There are minor delays on the Piccadilly Line and DLR, while the District Line is part-suspended.

District Line part-suspended over fire alert

There is currently no District Line service between High Street Kensington and Edgware Road.

TfL says it is responding to a fire alert at Notting Hill Gate.

Minor delays on Hammersmith and City Line

We just reported that a good service had been restored to the Hammersmith and City Line, but TfL now says there are minor delays again due to “a member of staff taken ill on train earlier at Aldgate East”.

Hammersmith and City Line disruption now over

TfL says earlier severe delays on the Hammersmith and City Line are now over, and that a good service is now running across the line.

Euston trains delayed by 'animals on the railway'

Trains running between London Euston and Watford Junction in north-west London may be delayed by up to 15 minutes due to “animals on the railway” around Kensal Green, says TfL.

Minor delays on Central Line and DLR

Earlier severe delays on the Central Line have been downgraded by TfL to ‘minor’. They are affecting services between White City and Ealing Broadway/West Ruislip.

Minor delays are also still affecting the DLR between Stratford and Canary Wharf.

There is a good service on all other TfL lines.

Severe delays on Central Line westbound

There are severe delays westbound on the Central Line between Leytonstone and White City, says TfL.

This is due to a faulty train at Liverpool Street which is reportedly being repaired.

Elizabeth Line and Great Western Railway disruption now expected until 9.30am

Disruption to train services into London, caused by a signalling fault in the Taplow area, is now expected to last until 9.30am, says National Rail.

Services affected are:

• Elizabeth line between Reading and Abbey Wood
• Great Western Railway between Penzance / Paignton / Carmarthen / Weston-super-Mare / Worcester Shrub Hill / Oxford and London Paddington

District Line delays over, DLR delays continue

Delays on the District Line have now ended, says TfL, but minor delays on the DLR between Stratford and Canary Wharf continue.

District Lines delays downgraded to minor

Earlier severe delays on the District Line have been downgraded by TfL to ‘minor’.

The delays are affecting the stretch between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway in both directions, and between Towel Hill and Earl’s Court westbound early.

One lane closed and traffic tailing back on M4 westbound

Traffic is tailing back on the M4 westbound, where one lane is closed due to a crash.

The congestion is affecting the M4 between junction 3 at the A312 The Parkway, for Hayes, and junction 4 for Heathrow and Uxbridge.

Elizabeth Line disruptions expected until 9am

Disruptions are expected to affect the Elizabeth Line right through rush-hour this morning.

A fault with the signalling system at Taplow means trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards London, says National Rail.

As a result, Elizabeth line trains may be cancelled or delayed by up to 15 minutes.

Delays hit commuters on DLR

Minor delays are affecting the DLR this morning, between Stratford and Canary Wharf.

This is due to a faulty train at Poplar, says TfL, which adds there is a good service on the rest of the line.

Severe delays on District Line

There are severe delays on a large stretch of the District Line this morning.

The delays are affecting the section between Earl's Court and Ealing Broadway/Richmond, and are due to an earlier signal failure at Turnham Green, says TfL.

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First look: inside the Central Line’s fancy new refurbished trains

Babe, wake up, new Central Line trains are here

If you ride the Central Line regularly, you’ve probably noticed that it’s had fewer trains than normal recently. That’s because old red has been undergoing a £500 million  makeover of late, with all 85 of its trains due to get a revamp by 2029. The first pics of the new Central Line trains have just dropped, and we can’t wait to share them with you. 

The newly refurbished trains feature more reliable motors, better accessibility, improved customer information and what you’ve all been waiting for... a fresh new moquette. Each carriage is also fitted with CCTV cameras, marking the first time CCTV has been installed on trains on the red line. 

During the renovations,  Central Line trains will be stripped down to the frames, with every other part either replaced or improved. The floors are removed, new poles installed and new driving systems put in place. The wiring within the trains will also be totally revamped, with new power sources and control systems alongside the two CCTV cameras that will be in each carriage. This is all topped off with new lighting, seats and improved doors. Talk about a glow up. 

Sadiq Khan has been spotted on one of the new chuggers, which is currently stationed at Hainault depot as it finishes live testing on the railway. 

Once the testing is finished, one train will be returned to service per month after renovations are complete. The entire project will take at least six years to complete, with only five trains being taken out of service at a time. All 85 of the Central line tubes will be renovated by 2029. 

‘These newly refurbished Central Line trains will improve the experience of commuters and will now have CCTV, meaning customers can travel more comfortably and safely on the line, complementing the 77,000 CCTV cameras already in place across London’s transport network,’ Sadiq Khan said. ‘These overhauled trains will improve safety, accessibility and reliability for Londoners.’

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Train strikes in May 2024: Full list of dates and lines affected

Rail lines are set for disruption in the week following the first May bank holiday as train drivers at 16 rail companies strike on different days.

Monday 29 April 2024 09:17, UK

Train drivers will stage a fresh wave of strikes and overtime bans in May, causing disruption to the rail network.

The strikes are part of a long-running dispute over pay.

Members of Aslef union at 16 rail companies will walk out on different days from 7 to 9 May.

Additionally, all members will refuse to work any overtime from 6 May to 11 May.

Here is a full list of the services affected by strikes and when.

Rail strike dates

Tuesday 7 May

Strikes will affect c2c, Greater Anglia, GTR Great Northern Thameslink, Southeastern, Southern, Gatwick Express and South Western Railway.

Wednesday 8 May

Strikes will affect Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway and West Midlands Trains.

Thursday 9 May

Strikes will affect LNER, Northern Trains and TransPennine Express.

Overtime ban dates

From Monday 6 May to Saturday 11 May union members will not work overtime.

Overtime bans, an action short of a strike, means some services may not be running or may be reduced as drivers refuse to work their rest days.

People are advised to check before they travel, as some areas may have no service.

Keep up with all the latest news from the UK and around the world by following Sky News

How do strikes and overtime bans affect services?

Strikes tend to mean services on lines where members are participating are extremely affected or cancelled entirely, whereas overtime bans often lead to reduced services.

Are there strikes on the Tube too?

There have been regular strikes on London Underground too recently, and while there aren't any planned walkouts for drivers, customer service managers are set to walk out on Friday 26 April in a dispute over terms and conditions.

There will also be an overtime ban for the customer service managers on the following days:

Monday 29 April

Tuesday 30 April

Wednesday 1 May

Tuesday 2 May

Wednesday 3 May

Thursday 4 May

Friday 5 May

The Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) says the action by its members is likely to cause Tube stations to close at the last minute, including on the Saturday following the strike (27 April), while TfL has said on its website "some stations may need to close at short notice".

Despite the warning, a TfL spokesperson has said they aren't expecting significant disruption.

This action follows strike action taken by the same workers on 10 April, which the TSSA said had a "real impact" with "many stations shut at short notice".

They say they are "extremely concerned" about TfL's 'Stations Changes' proposals.

"We have made it clear that our union will not accept the continued threats to our members' roles, locations, terms, and conditions to stand unchallenged," a TSSA spokesperson said.

"We will continue to take sustained action until London Underground is prepared to negotiate with us in good faith."

Commenting on the impending strikes, a TfL spokesperson said: "We are disappointed that TSSA is continuing with this strike action following a consultation process.

"While we don't expect this action will cause significant disruption, we urge TSSA to continue to work with us to help find a resolution.

"There are no planned job losses as part of these vital changes which will improve the service we provide to customers at our stations."

How can I stay in the loop?

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Be sure to check it close to when you plan to travel, as it will be updated regularly.

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Why are the strikes still happening?

Aslef rejected a two-year offer of 4% in 2022 and another 4% this year, saying it is way below inflation, and is linked to changes in terms and conditions.

Aslef said train drivers have not had an increase in salary for five years, since their last pay deals expired in 2019.

The union said after its members voted overwhelmingly in February to continue taking industrial action, it asked the train operating companies to hold talks.

General secretary Mick Whelan said the year-old pay offer of 4% and another 4% was "dead in the water".

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I-40 closed, residents evacuated after train derails, catches fire near AZ-NM state line

A train carrying cars of propane and gasoline derailed and caught fire on Friday morning, prompting evacuations of nearby residents and a continued shutdown of eastbound Interstate 40 near the Arizona-New Mexico state line.

A BNSF train derailed about 11:45 a.m. on the New Mexico side of the Arizona-New Mexico state line, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Of the roughly 10 train cars involved, two were transporting liquid petroleum and caught fire. The train’s crew members were not injured, according to BNSF.

New Mexico State Police reported the train was transporting hazardous materials, specifically propane and gasoline. Immediate evacuations were ordered for those within a two-mile radius of the derailment.

The Navajo Nation Council posted on its Facebook page on Friday night that evacuation orders were issued for residences within 2 miles of the half-mile marker of Interstate 40 within New Mexico. A shelter in place has been set up at the Lupton Chapter House for families in the area.

Because of how close the derailment was to the Navajo reservation, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren stated that his administration was collaborating with the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Railroad Administration and BNSF to conduct thorough assessments of the derailment and its impact. These experts will complement the resources from the Navajo Department of Health, the Navajo Police Department, and other tribal resources already on the ground to secure the affected area, he said.

“I spoke with United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and he has committed to addressing the issue," Nygren said. "At this time, we urge everyone to stay clear of the affected area to allow emergency and hazmat teams to manage the situation efficiently."

Nygren stated that local emergency crews believe there was a low risk of immediate danger to the public.

"However, we are taking all necessary precautions, including the evacuation of several homes in connection with directives from the U.S. Department of Transportation and their two-mile radius emergency evacuation order issued a short time ago," he said in the post.

Fire officials closed the area around the derailment to the public because of the cars’ “volatility,” and hazmat crews also were at the scene, the Arizona Corporation Commission posted on X.

The Apache County Sheriff’s Office announced at 1:30 p.m. that due to the derailment, I-40 and north and south frontage roads were shut down at the Arizona-New Mexico state line.

The eastbound lanes of the highway were closed at milepost 357 near Lupton and milepost 333 near Chambers, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.

Traffic was redirected north toward Navajo Route 12 and U.S. Route 191. Drivers in the area should expect delays and seek alternative routes, according to ADOT.

There was no estimated time to reopen the eastbound lanes. The westbound lanes are unaffected in Arizona, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

James Lamm, general manager of the Good 2 Go truck stop situated off exit 359 of I-40, the highway's final exit in Arizona before the New Mexico state line, said the derailment affected his business on Friday. He also provided a photo and video of the incident, showing orange flames and a dense plume of black smoke that could be seen for miles.

“Updates on the situation will be provided as they become available. We thank the emergency services, first responders, and all agencies involved for their swift action and dedication," Nygren said.

"For those in the affected area, please adhere to all safety instructions and evacuation orders. Your cooperation and patience during this critical time are greatly appreciated.”

Republic Indigenous affairs reporter Arlyssa D. Becenti contributed to this article.

Madeline Nguyen is a breaking news reporter for The Republic. Reach her at [email protected] or 480-619-0285. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter: @madelineynguyen .

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Update: Crash resulting in downed power line delays Guide Meridian traffic; all lanes cleared

Morning traffic was delayed in both directions of the Guide Meridian just south of Axton Road following a collision at around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 30. Traffic was clear to resume in both directions by 11:30 a.m.

The collision appeared to have downed a power line, which blocked all lanes of traffic.

Washington State Patrol and fire response was on scene, with the Washington State Department of Transportation advising travelers to seek alternative routes, or to prepare for delays.

ALL LANES BLOCKED | SR 539 IN #Bellingham All lanes blocked on SR 539 in both directions just south of Axon Rd for a downed powerline and collision. WSP and Fire Assistance is on scene. SEEK ALTERNATE ROUTES or prepare for delays. https://t.co/l7A66GyEs8 pic.twitter.com/FrLeWFTgRh — WSDOT North (@wsdot_north) April 30, 2024

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A freight train carrying fuel derailed and caught fire Friday near the Arizona-New Mexico state line, forcing the closure of an interstate highway that serves as a key trucking route.

As of Saturday morning, the fire was still burning, a public information officer for the New Mexico State Police told CBS News. 

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Automatic Refunds and No More Hidden Fees: D.O.T. Sets New Rules for Airlines

The Transportation Department issued new requirements on refunds when flights are canceled or delayed and on revealing “junk” fees before booking. Here’s what passengers can expect.

By Christine Chung

The Transportation Department on Wednesday announced new rules taking aim at two of the most difficult and annoying issues in air travel: obtaining refunds and encountering surprise fees late in the booking process.

“Passengers deserve to know upfront what costs they are facing and should get their money back when an airline owes them — without having to ask,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a statement, adding that the changes would not only save passengers “time and money,” but also prevent headaches.

The department’s new rules, Mr. Buttigieg said, will hold airlines to clear and consistent standards when they cancel, delay or substantially change flights, and require automatic refunds to be issued within weeks. They will also require them to reveal all fees before a ticket is purchased.

Airlines for America , a trade group representing the country’s largest air carriers, said in a statement that its airlines “abide by and frequently exceed” D.O.T. consumer protection regulations.

Passenger advocates welcomed the new steps.

Tomasz Pawliszyn, the chief executive of AirHelp, a Berlin-based company that assists passengers with airline claims, called it a “massive step forward and huge improvement in consumer rights and protection” that brings the United States closer to global standards in passenger rights.

Here’s what we know about the D.O.T.’s new rules, which will begin to go into effect in October.

There’s now one definition for a “significant” delay.

Until now, airlines have been allowed to set their own definition for a “significant” delay and compensation has varied by carrier . Now, according to the D.O.T., there will be one standard: when departure or arrival is delayed by three hours for domestic flights and six hours for international flights.

Passengers will get prompt refunds for cancellations or significant changes for flights and delayed bags, for any reason.

When things go wrong, getting compensation from an airline has often required establishing a cumbersome paper trail or spending untold hours on the phone. Under the new rules, refunds will be automatic, without passengers having to request them. Refunds will be made in full, excepting the value of any transportation already used. Airlines and ticket agents must provide refunds in the original form of payment, whether by cash, credit card or airline miles. Refunds are due within seven days for credit card purchases and within 20 days for other payments.

Passengers with other flight disruptions, such as being downgraded to a lower service class, are also entitled to refunds.

The list of significant changes for which passengers can get their money back also includes: departure or arrival from an airport different from the one booked; connections at different airports or flights on planes that are less accessible to a person with a disability; an increase in the number of scheduled connections. Also, passengers who pay for services like Wi-Fi or seat selection that are then unavailable will be refunded any fees.

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The vouchers or credits will be transferable and can be used for at least five years after the date they were issued.

Fees for checked baggage and modifying a reservation must be disclosed upfront.

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London Underground live: Updates as person dies after 'casualty on the track' shuts Central line

There is no service on the Central line between White City and Leytonstone

• Updated 15:28, 23 DEC 2022

A person has died after being hit by a train on the London Underground this morning. Emergency services rushed to the scene at Marble Arch station on the Central line, which is currently part suspended between White City and Leytonstone.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "Officers were called to Marble Arch Underground station at 10.21am following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

Meanwhile a London Ambulance Service spokesperson added: "We were called at 10.22am today (December 23) to reports of a person hit by a train at Marble Arch Underground Station. We sent a number of resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, a medic in a fast response car, a clinical team manager and member of our hazardous area response team (HART). Sadly, a person died at the scene."

The Transport for London website is reported at the time: "Central line: No service between White City and Leytonstone while we respond to a casualty on the track. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses. Good service on the rest on the line. London Buses are accepting tickets."

We are covering this breaking news incident live. Check back here for regular updates.

Were you at the scene? Did you see what happened? If so, please email [email protected] or Tweet @s_ormiston

• Person hit by a train was 'pronounced dead at the scene' 11:01

Full statement from London Ambulance Service

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:

We were called at 10.22am today (23 December) to reports of a person hit by a train at Marble Arch Underground Station. We sent a number of resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, a medic in a fast response car, a clinical team manager and member of our hazardous area response team (HART). Sadly, a person died at the scene.

Central line update

The Central line is no longer part-suspended, but passengers are facing 'severe' delays.

The latest TfL status update explains: "Central Line: Severe delays due to an earlier customer incident.

"If you're travelling beyond Leytonstone, Hainault or North Acton, please take the first train and change if necessary.

"Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia and London Overground."

Roads around Marble Arch re-open

Roads around Marble Arch have now re-opened, after they were closed to allow access for Emergency Services.

The A40 Oxford Street (Eastbound) has re-opened at the junction of A40 Marble Arch, according to Jambuster on Twitter.

The road remains partially blocked but is passable, and traffic is flowing well.

Bus Routes 94 and 390 remain on a diversion towards Charles II Street and Archway due to the incident, and buses are not currently serving the stop 'Marble Arch Station (L/K)'.

The Central line remains part-suspended following the death of a person on the tracks at Marble Arch.

The latest TfL status update reads: "Central Line: No service between White City and Leytonstone and SEVERE DELAYS on the rest of the line while we respond to a casualty on the track.

"Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, Greater Anglia and London Overground."

Person hit by a train was 'pronounced dead at the scene'

The person who was hit by a train on the Central line tracks died at the scene, the British Transport Police (BTP) have confirmed.

A BTP spokersperon said:

"Officers were called to Marble Arch Underground station at 10.21am following reports of a casualty on the tracks. "Paramedics also attended however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene. "The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

Transport for London status update

A TfL status report for the central line currently reads:

"Central Line: No service between White City and Leytonstone and SEVERE DELAYS on the rest of the line while we respond to a casualty on the track.

"Tickets are being accepted on London Buses."

Where did the incident happen?

The incident happened at Marble Arch tube station, according to reports on social media.

A TfL noticeboard at one of the central station currently reads: "Train service suspended because of person on the track at Marble Arch."

A photo of the noticeboard was shared by a tube passenger on Twitter.

What do we know so far?

Here is everything we know so far:

• The Cenral line is currently suspended due to a 'casualty on the track'
• The incident reportedly happened at a station on the Central line between White City and Leytonstone.

Emergency services are ttending to the incident.

There is no Central line service between White City and Leytonstone.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.

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