The are severe delays on the London Overground between Stratford and Richmond due to a road vehicle hitting abridge. Tickets are being accepted on London Underground, London Buses andDocklands Light Railway services. Source: Inrix
More than 500 workers on the London Overground have been awarded a four-year, above inflation pay deal.
Staff will receive a 3.85 percent increase this year followed by three further rises.
The RMT union says the deal sets a benchmark for the rest of the industry.
There are delays on several tube lines and problems on the London Overground this morning.
No service between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction and between Willesden Junction and Richmond to due to the adverse weather conditions.
Source: INRIX
No service between Shepherds Bush and Willesden Junction and Richmond and Willesden Junction because of a faulty train at Willesden Junction.
Minor delays on the rest of the line.
He has made no secret of the fact he wants to take over every rail service in London -- and today the government appeared to back Boris Johnson's plans.
The Transport Secretary Patrick McCloughlin told London Tonight he had 'no objection in principal', to the Mayor of London having power over rail franchises.
He pledged his support as Mr Johnson officially opened a new route on the London overground service.
Our Political Correspondent Simon Harris has the story.
128 years after the circle line was completed, the capital now has a new orbital railway.
The final section of the London Overground - between Clapham Junction and Surrey Quays - has been completed and the line now runs in a full circle around the capital.
Today, the Mayor Boris Johnson climbed aboard for the official launch, joined by our Political Correspondent Simon Harris.
Transport Secretary tells ITV London he has "no objections" to giving Boris Johnson control of rail franchises. @londontonight
From @simonharrisitv on Twitter:Patrick McLoughlin seems to be hinting at a significant u-turn in DfT policy. @londontonight
From @simonharrisitv on Twitter:TfL sources think an announcement could come in the New Year. @londontonight
From @simonharrisitv on Twitter:
The Mayor will be trying out the new east London Overground extension this morning.
The new line from Clapham Junction to Surrey Quays, marks the completion of a £1.5 billion project to create an orbital service circling the whole of the capital.
