Recent reports highlight key issues in London's rail transport; unions are frustrated with TfL's decision against banning e-bikes on the Tube. Local councils and businesses urge for the Bakerloo line extension's inclusion in the government’s 10-year Infrastructure Strategy. Meanwhile, lift closures on the Underground have surged due to staffing shortages, Tube drivers offered a four-day work week, and Southeastern promotes affordability with special ticket pricing. Concerns also rise over the operational efficiency of rail services as Thameslink is rated poorly amongst operators, amid ongoing maintenance of aging rail tunnels.
Union representatives stormed out of a meeting with TfL, expressing outrage over the agency's refusal to ban e-bikes from the Tube, highlighting ongoing tensions over safety concerns.
A coalition of local councils and businesses is urging the government to incorporate the Bakerloo line extension into its next 10-year Infrastructure Strategy, emphasizing its significance for London's transport network.
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