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NEWS ABOUT: London Underground

London Underground stories: 6 news summaries

 Dubai Unveils 
 Gulf's First Metro 

Sheikhdom aims to get drivers onto public transport despite rock-bottom fuel prices

Sep 10, 09 1:26 AM CDT
(Newser) - Dubai yesterday opened its gleaming new $7.6 billion metro rail system, the first on the Arabian peninsula, AP reports. The sheikhdom's leaders hope the system will help clear Dubai's chronically traffic-clogged streets and provide some good press for the downturn-battered emirate.  Each 5-car train on the driverless system... More »

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 Commuters Down 
 the Tube as Strike 
 Hits London 

Underground out of service, but strikers have little support

Jun 10, 09 5:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - London commuters faced a trial to get to work today as a subway strike pushed millions onto buses, bikes, and boats. The 48-hour strike began last night after talks broke down with one of the Tube's unions over disciplinary measures against two train drivers. Some lines are running irregularly, however,... More »

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London • United Kingdom • union • strike • Tube • transit strike • Boris Johnson • London Transport • London Underground

(Newser) - After failing to reach an agreement with management, London Underground workers will go on a two-day strike starting tomorrow evening, Reuters reports. The dispute over worker safety could affect millions of commuters and tourists. London transportation authorities say they will add extra buses and ferries to accommodate the disruption. More »

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London • subway • England • strike • transportation • London Tube • labor unions • Boris Johnson • London Underground • job safety

Brits Missed Chances to
Nab Leader of London Attacks

But he was never
called a threat: report

May 19, 09 1:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - UK authorities crossed paths with the top planner of the 2005 London bombings six times, but never labeled him a threat, a parliamentary report out today concludes. Almost every time Mohammad Sidique Khan appeared on police and MI5 records, it was in connection with possible extremists, the Guardian reports. But... More »

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suicide bombing • British terror attacks • Britain • MI5 • London Underground • report • Mohammad Sidique Khan

 Smooching 
 Gets Kiss-Off 
 in London Rail 
 Station Ban 

Lip-lockers confined to 'kissing zone'

Feb 17, 09 5:18 AM CST
(Newser) - "Mind the Kissing Ban" could become the watchphrase of London train stations just as its subways are known for the "Mind the Gap" warning. Officials have posted signs barring kissing in certain sections of the renovated Warrington Bank Quay station because tarrying lovers are causing too much congestion,... More »

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London • kissing • congestion • London Underground • train station

 London Mayor Bans
 Subway Boozing 

End of the line for lushes

May 29, 08 6:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - One of the first acts of the newly elected mayor of London was to ban drinking alcohol on London's Tube subway system and buses, USA Today reports. The ban, which was a campaign pledge by Boris Johnson, will take effect Sunday. Public drinking has been commonplace in Britain for decades. More »

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