Tag: commuters
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Fixing the Euston Puddle: TfL under pressure to resolve chronic flooding by Euston Station
Chronic flooding by Euston Station draws urgent calls for action Locals and commuters have grown frustrated with repeated flooding at the junction of Upper Woburn Place and Euston Road, a problem that has earned the nickname the “Euston puddle.” The large pool of water forms after rain and reappears quickly, disrupting pedestrian routes, bus services,…
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Euston puddle woes spark calls for fix as Londoners wade to trains
Londoners frustrated as Euston puddle returns after rain Residents and commuters in central London are once again facing a soggy commute after heavy rainfall swells a large, long-standing puddle outside Euston Station. Locally dubbed the “Euston puddle,” the water collects at the junction of Upper Woburn Place and Euston Road, creating a frequent obstacle for…
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M62 Live: Long Delays After Multiple Crashes on the Motorway
Overview: M62 traffic chaos amid multiple crashes Motorists on the M62 are facing significant delays this morning as multiple collisions cause widespread congestion on both the eastbound and westbound carriageways. Inrix, the traffic data provider, reports that the eastbound stretch from junction 21 (Milnrow) to junction 22 (Rishworth Moor) is currently held with traffic at…
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Tube Strike Disrupts London: Impacts on Nightlife and Commuters
Overview of the London Tube Strike On the latest day of strikes, thousands of commuters faced significant delays as the London Tube services were largely shut down. This strike, organized by transport unions, is primarily aimed at addressing ongoing disputes over pay, working conditions, and job security within the Tube network. As a result, the…
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An Incident on a Crowded Train: The Oslo Commuter Experience
In a shocking turn of events last week, a crowded train traveling from Oslo to Kolbotn witnessed not just one, but multiple incidents where passengers fainted due to the overwhelming conditions in the metro. On that particular Wednesday afternoon, just before 4 PM, Tony, a 41-year-old regular commuter, boarded the L2 train as he typically…