London bus mega-fan from Bromley rides all Superloop services in one day
Paul Fineman rode all Superloop routes across London in one day, started 'Superloop Challenge' and created a Facebook page dedicated to TfL Superloop routes. [ more ]
Here's why London could get loads more commuter trains
Sadiq Khan aims to have TfL control commuter routes if re-elected, potentially extending Oyster card use and increasing frequency of services. [ more ]
Off-peak Fridays sound fun, but Londoners will end up footing the bill
London mayoral candidates are making campaign pledges and giveaways leading up to the election.
Sadiq Khan, the incumbent and frontrunner, has promised a year-long freeze on pay-as-you-go fares and Off Peak Fridays for the next three months. [ more ]
Mayor of London criticised for allowing Saudi Arabia adverts on TfL network
The Mayor of London has faced criticism for allowing adverts promoting tourism in Saudi Arabia to appear on the TfL network, despite previously listing Saudi Arabia as banned from advertising due to human rights concerns.
TfL had suspended advertising by eleven countries, including Saudi Arabia, in 2019 due to poor human rights records.
The Mayor of London had called for a review of how TfL treats advertising from countries with anti-LGBT+ laws. [ more ]
RMT members of the London Overground will go on strike on February 19th and 20th, resulting in reduced opening hours and station closures.
The strike will affect several routes, primarily Gospel Oak to Barking, Stratford to Richmond/Clapham Junction, and Highbury & Islington to Clapham Junction/West Croydon/Crystal Palace/New Cross. [ more ]
Tube driver who opened doors onto track at Holborn unfairly dismissed, tribunal rules
The Tube driver was unfairly dismissed for opening both sets of doors on a busy Central Line train, but she will not receive compensation.
The East London Employment Tribunal ruled that even with flaws in the investigation, the serious mistake of opening both sets of doors justified the driver's dismissal. [ more ]
Sadiq Khan's Bakerloop - brown buses until the Bakerloo line extension arrives
A new fast bus service, Bakerloop Express, along the proposed Bakerloo line extension route can benefit local commuters
The Bakerloop bus service could be a quicker and cheaper alternative to the proposed tram network during the development phase of the tube line. [ more ]
New Superloop SL2 route from Woolwich to Walthamstow begins TODAY
The Superloop is a system of express bus routes encircling London, aiming to benefit outer regions and reduce private vehicle usage by improving bus services.
Route SL2 will run as an express bus service connecting Walthamstow Central Bus Station to North Woolwich Ferry via several stops, operating with specific timings for different days. [ more ]
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 ]
Central line: 'Packed trains and delays - welcome to the misery line'
TFL is implementing solutions including bus routes and an interim timetable to address the service disruptions on the Central line
The failure of the motors on the Central line trains was not foreseen and the upgrade program had to be introduced due to government uncertainty over capital funding. [ more ]
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. [ more ]
TfL wants to change busy bus route in North Greenwich
TfL has proposed a change to the 188 bus route in North Greenwich that would restructure the route to serve Tunnel Avenue instead of Millennium Way.
The proposed change is in preparation for the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel, which will modify the local road layout and allow two-way traffic on Tunnel Avenue.
Route 188 aims to connect North Greenwich station and Greenwich town centre, with 24-hour links to central London every 10 minutes. [ more ]
TfL denies Ulez data protection breach over foreign drivers
Transport for London (TfL) denies breaching data protection laws in its pursuit of foreign drivers who fail to pay the Ulez fines.
Transport authorities in Belgium, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands claim personal details about drivers were obtained illegally by TfL's debt collection agency. [ more ]
Central line commuters vent anger over '20 minute delays' as service suffers third morning of disruption
Central line commuters experienced severe delays for the third day in a row due to a points failure at White City.
The delays have been raised with TfL by the leader of an east London council, who highlighted the negative economic and environmental consequences of the disruptions. [ more ]
Here's A Sneak Peak Inside The Picadilly Line's Swanky New Air Conditioned Trains
TfL is investing £1.5 billion for 94 new trains on the Piccadilly Line, replacing the outdated trains from the 1970s.
The new trains will have bright and spacious interiors, fully air-conditioned, improved accessibility, and be more energy efficient.
The new trains are set to make journeys on the Piccadilly Line more comfortable and are expected to officially enter service in the early 2020s. [ more ]