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www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

London mayoral elections: What are the candidates' plans for public transport?

Sadiq Khan's focus on restoring TfL finances and improving transport has been a key area of success and scrutiny during his time in office. [ more ]
Time Out London
3 weeks ago
London

Here's why DLR trains are getting shorter

DLR's 30-year-old trains near retirement, running fewer carriages for mileage saving during new train testing. [ more ]
ianVisits
2 months ago
London

London's weekly railway news

TfL tackles fare evaders costing £150m/year
Plans for railway upgrades and new services in London [ more ]
www.bbc.com
2 months ago
London

Off-peak Friday fares trial begins on TfL network

Lower off-peak fares on Fridays aim to draw workers back to offices and support sectors like hospitality and culture. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
London

London bus miles cut by 22 million in six years, figures show

Outer London communities heavily impacted by bus service cuts
Sadiq Khan allocated extra funding to save bus routes in central and inner London [ more ]
Time Out London
2 months ago
London

Three more London tube stations are going step-free

Stations on Northern and Central lines are receiving step-free upgrades like Northolt, North Acton, and West Hampstead.
TfL is slowly but steadily improving accessibility on London's transport network by adding step-free access to more stations. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Sadiq Khan rules out Ulez expansion if he wins Mayoral election

Sadiq Khan pledges not to expand Ulez or introduce pay-per-mile scheme
Focus on other measures to tackle air pollution like walking/cycling routes, energy-efficient buildings, and electric vehicle charging stations [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London politics

Free early travel for over-60s as Sadiq Khan scraps Friday peak fares

Sadiq Khan plans to offer free travel on Fridays to 1.2 million older Londoners with 60+ Oyster or Freedom Passes starting in March.
The initiative is part of a trial to encourage passenger growth and is funded by business rates.
TfL will compensate train firms for lost peak fares if they agree to the scheme. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
London

TFL considering installing fake steering wheels at front of DLR trains

Plans to install cardboard steering wheels in driverless DLR trains could make the front seats even more in demand.
London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, hopes to bring the experience of driving the DLR trains to life for children. [ more ]
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Time Out London
2 weeks ago
London

How to get around London during this week's train strikes

ASLEF train drivers to strike from May 7-9, impacting 16 train operators; London Tube services unaffected this month. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 day ago
London

TfL to 'improve London station safety' after three women hit by buses in same spot

Every loss of life on roads and transport networks is devastating, prompting safety reviews and improvements in London. [ more ]
Time Out London
2 weeks ago
London

Will the Elizabeth line be affected by May 2024's train strikes?

Elizabeth line will not be affected by the industrial action, including strikes and overtime bans. [ more ]
Time Out London
3 days ago
London

This London train operator is getting a brand-new fleet of trains

Southeastern is replacing its 30-year-old trains with a new fleet prioritizing accessibility and modern amenities. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

London travel news LIVE: Two Tube lines suspended due to 'casualty on tracks' amid new London Underground strike

Commuters facing morning rush-hour disruption due to emergency incident on the Tube. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Lime plotting 25m London e-bike expansion after company's scooters banned from Paris streets

Lime plans a 25m expansion in London, focusing on e-bike rentals in three more boroughs and a new warehouse.
Lime to invest 1m in parking areas for e-bike rentals, following Paris ban on electric scooters due to safety concerns. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
London politics

Why are Boris buses disappearing from London's streets?

London aims for zero-emission bus fleet by 2030 under Mayor Sadiq Khan's leadership. [ more ]
Time Out London
2 months ago
London

Loads more Uber Boat services could soon be coming to east London

London's boat services may soon have an all-day, hourly service to better accommodate passengers' post-2020 schedules.
Barking Riverside Limited seeks 1 million pounds in funding from various sources to enhance the weekday services of Uber Boats by Thames Clipper. [ more ]
CityAM
2 months ago
London

What will get London workers back into the office? - CityAM

Off-peak Tube and train fares introduced on Fridays to boost London transport usage until 2024
London businesses struggle with low consumer spending, job losses, and rising costs [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Vintage red buses to return to north London streets again - with FREE journeys

Vintage buses from the 1950s to 80s will return to historic London routes for a day.
The vintage buses will run services like the 13 route from North Finchley to Golders Green and Swiss Cottage. [ more ]
Secret London
2 months ago
London

Cheaper Tube And Train Fares On Friday Trial To Begin In London Next Week

Peak Tube and train fares scrapped on Fridays from March 8 to May 31 for a three-month trial.
Cheaper Friday fares aim to increase commuter travel into the city and bridge the gap in Friday ridership compared to other weekdays. [ more ]
ianVisits
2 months ago
London

London Overground Strike - Stations closed and reduced services on March 4th and 5th

Train services on London Overground will be disrupted due to a strike by RMT union members on March 4th and 5th.
Specific routes affected include Gospel Oak - Barking Riverside, Stratford - Richmond/Clapham Junction, and Highbury & Islington - various destinations. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Northolt, North Acton and West Hampstead Tube stations to receive step-free access

TfL plans to provide step-free access at two Central line stations and one Jubilee line station. Works at Northolt will resume in early 2025 after design and costing analysis.
TfL aims to prioritize step-free schemes based on benefits, costs, funding, and impact on customers, with a focus on creating a fairer and more accessible transport network. [ more ]
Time Out London
2 months ago
London

Yet another London Superloop bus route launches this week

Rapid bus service SL3 launching in southeast London between Thamesmead and Bromley on February 24.
Superloop aims to create rapid bus routes linking London's outer boroughs with limited stops. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Sadiq Khan's rivals urge mayor to do more to promote little-known Tube discount

Many Londoners are unaware of a Tube discount that they may be entitled to, including young people, disabled individuals, and armed forces personnel.
Owners of Railcards can benefit from a 1/3 discount for journeys made on the Tube and other services during off-peak hours. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Here's how to check the Elizabeth Line service and the full timetable

The Elizabeth Line, which runs through London, has had a long and troubled history but is now open for service.
Passengers can check the live departures, status information, route maps, and timetables of the Elizabeth Line on the Transport for London (TfL) website. [ more ]
Time Out London
3 months ago
London

The Blackwall Tunnel will close again in March

The Blackwall Tunnel in London will have further closures in March on top of planned closures in February for maintenance work.
The closures are in preparation for the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel next year. [ more ]
Londonist
4 months ago
London

Khan Announces TfL Fare Freeze - But Is Everything As It Seems?

TfL fares have been frozen until at least March 2025 for pay as you go journeys on tube, Overground, and bus in London.
While pay as you go fares are frozen, travelcards and pay-as-you-go caps will still increase in line with national fare rises. [ more ]
Time Out London
4 months ago
London

The DLR is getting steering wheels so you can finally 'drive' the train

DLR trains in London will be equipped with vinyl 'driving the train' stickers and possibly cardboard steering wheels for passengers to play pretend as the train driver.
Ten trains will be part of the trial in January to see how passengers respond to the new additions. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

How to get around London during the January Tube strikes

Tube strikes are scheduled for January, which will cause widespread disruption to transportation in London.
Bus routes are likely the most reliable replacement for the Tube during the strikes. [ more ]
Londonist
4 months ago
London

At A Glance: What's Happening With London's Transport In 2024

New teal-colored DLR trains expected to roll out in 2024
Overground line to be divided into six lines with their own name by the end of 2024 [ more ]
Time Out London
4 months ago
London

Part of the Northern Line will close later this year

Section of Northern Line between Edgware and Golders Green to temporarily close
Colindale tube station to undergo upgrades and closure [ more ]
ianVisits
4 months ago
London

Elizabeth line to run all overnight on New Year's Eve

The Elizabeth line will run all night on New Year's Eve to help people get home from parties.
London's public transport will operate throughout the night, but passengers will need to pay to travel. [ more ]
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