Here's how London's tubes and buses are getting much more accessible
TfL has published a plan called 'Equity in Motion' to make London transport more accessible.
Measures include installing lightweight ramps, increasing step-free tube stations, improving access to toilets, and translating communications into different languages.
The Bakerloo Line Is Extending Further Into South London
The Bakerloo Line will extend to Lewisham in the next 15 years, with potential further extensions to other areas like Catford and Beckenham in the future.
The cost of the Bakerloo Line extension has increased from an initial estimate of £2 billion to a current projection of £5-8 billion.
London Underground: Central Line chaos laid bare as Sadiq Khan apologises for severe delays
The Central Line on the London Underground has been experiencing weeks of delays and overcrowding due to a shortage of trains.
The aging motors on the trains are suffering catastrophic failures and need to be replaced, resulting in only half of the required 78 trains being available at times.
Unlocking the Past: TfL releases over 400 digitized maps and more on Google Arts & Culture
Over 2,000 historical documents from TfL's corporate archives are now accessible on Google Arts & Culture.
The collection includes maps, cartoons, oral histories, and milestones like the London 2012 Olympics and Queen Elizabeth II opening the Elizabeth Line.
Tube train shortage blighting Central line could spread across network, TfL chief warns
Transport for London (TfL) plans to introduce an emergency timetable on the Central line in the next four weeks due to a shortage of trains and worn-out motors.
TfL commissioner, Andy Lord, admitted that the shortage of trains could spread to other lines in London.
The Truth Behind The (Sometimes Hidden) Labyrinths Of The London Underground
The Labyrinth art project was installed in 2013 to celebrate the London Underground's 150th anniversary, with 270 original artworks placed at every tube station across the network.
The artworks draw inspiration from various aspects of London life and the TfL, representing the journeys taken by commuters each year.
The navy blue line of the London Underground will be partially closed for several days next week for vital renewal work.
The closures will happen in two phases, with no trains on the western part of the Piccadilly Line between Hammersmith and Heathrow, and no trains between Acton Town and Heathrow.
TfL To Improve Tube And Bus Accessibility With Mini Ramps And Dedicated Wheelchair Spaces
Transport for London plans to improve accessibility on the London Underground by implementing station ramps, more wheelchair spaces, and specific moquette designs for priority seats.
TfL aims to have half of its tube stations step-free by 2030 and install specific moquette fabric patterns on buses to indicate priority seats.
London Underground driver gets job back after chant for free Palestine
A Tube driver who led passengers in a chant of 'free Palestine' will be allowed to return to work after apologizing to faith groups.
The driver was suspended and investigated after he was heard leading protesters in chants of 'free, free Palestine' and 'no justice, no peace' over the tannoy.
The Transport for London employee has written apologies to faith groups and TfL, and TfL has taken disciplinary action following their internal investigation.
Tube fares could get 'dynamic pricing' - here's what that actually means for travelling around London
TfL is considering introducing a 'dynamic pricing' fare system based on post-pandemic commuter patterns.
The new pricing system could involve surge pricing on select days and raising ticket prices on midweek days that are popular for working from the office.
The best and worst London Underground lines ranked by new study
The Victoria line is often considered the best Tube line in London, followed by the Jubilee line.
A new study published by The Telegraph ranked all of the London Underground lines based on their experience, connectivity, modernity, accessibility, and touristic appeal.
Tube strikes suspended after 'positive discussions' over pay deal
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has suspended planned strikes on the London Underground after progress in negotiations with Transport for London (TfL).
The RMT and TfL will enter into urgent negotiations to develop a suitable agreement and resolution to the pay dispute.
These are all the services that will be affected by the upcoming Tube strikes
Passengers on the London Underground can expect severe disruption due to Tube strikes by RMT members protesting over pay.
The strikes will be taking place on different days for different job roles, affecting all Underground lines and potentially causing overcrowding on other TfL services.