BCC calls for the government to transform the UK's archaic infrastucture - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe BCC urges the UK Government to prioritize infrastructure improvements to stimulate economic growth and restore business confidence.
Transport for London works planned for 2025 and how you will be impactedThe Silvertown Tunnel and new bus lanes will enhance traffic flow and commuter experience in London.
Government urged to seek new funding models for London's public transportEnsure TfL receives long-term funding to support transport upgrades through property development and innovative financing measures.
'A massive pain but well worth it': Gallows Corner project welcomedTfL plans to refurbish Gallows Corner flyover to enhance safety and traffic flow, addressing its deteriorated condition.
A prize worth pursuing: has Elizabeth line shown what rail investment can achieve?The Elizabeth line has significantly transformed travel and urban development in London, highlighting the potential for successful infrastructure projects.
Lower Thames Crossing approved by governmentThe UK government has approved a £9 billion plan for the Lower Thames Crossing, set to reduce Dartford Crossing traffic by 20% by 2032.
BCC calls for the government to transform the UK's archaic infrastucture - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe BCC urges the UK Government to prioritize infrastructure improvements to stimulate economic growth and restore business confidence.
Transport for London works planned for 2025 and how you will be impactedThe Silvertown Tunnel and new bus lanes will enhance traffic flow and commuter experience in London.
Government urged to seek new funding models for London's public transportEnsure TfL receives long-term funding to support transport upgrades through property development and innovative financing measures.
'A massive pain but well worth it': Gallows Corner project welcomedTfL plans to refurbish Gallows Corner flyover to enhance safety and traffic flow, addressing its deteriorated condition.
A prize worth pursuing: has Elizabeth line shown what rail investment can achieve?The Elizabeth line has significantly transformed travel and urban development in London, highlighting the potential for successful infrastructure projects.
Lower Thames Crossing approved by governmentThe UK government has approved a £9 billion plan for the Lower Thames Crossing, set to reduce Dartford Crossing traffic by 20% by 2032.
Camden High Street Is Going to Be Pedestrianised This YearCamden High Street will undergo an 18-month trial pedestrianisation to improve safety and reduce congestion.
Bakerloo line extension to Lewisham could go even further into south east LondonTfL plans to extend the Bakerloo line to Lewisham and potentially Bromley, costing up to £8 billion.
It's official: London's public transport is now the most expensive in the worldLondon's recent fare increase makes it the most expensive city for public transport globally.
When Silvertown opens, Blackwall tolls start tooThe Silvertown Tunnel tolls are highly debated, with critics arguing against it due to environmental concerns and supporters claiming it will improve transport efficiency.
London travel news LIVE: Tube and Elizabeth line chaos as suspensions hit TfL network ahead of morning rush hourCommuters faced major disruptions on multiple Tube lines during morning rush hour.Service interruptions included suspensions and severe delays affecting several lines.
The 3 most exciting new London transport projects confirmed in the Mayor's 10-year planSadiq Khan's Growth Plan includes extending the Bakerloo line, DLR, and Overground, improving London's transport and housing infrastructure.
Camden High Street Is Going to Be Pedestrianised This YearCamden High Street will undergo an 18-month trial pedestrianisation to improve safety and reduce congestion.
Bakerloo line extension to Lewisham could go even further into south east LondonTfL plans to extend the Bakerloo line to Lewisham and potentially Bromley, costing up to £8 billion.
It's official: London's public transport is now the most expensive in the worldLondon's recent fare increase makes it the most expensive city for public transport globally.
When Silvertown opens, Blackwall tolls start tooThe Silvertown Tunnel tolls are highly debated, with critics arguing against it due to environmental concerns and supporters claiming it will improve transport efficiency.
London travel news LIVE: Tube and Elizabeth line chaos as suspensions hit TfL network ahead of morning rush hourCommuters faced major disruptions on multiple Tube lines during morning rush hour.Service interruptions included suspensions and severe delays affecting several lines.
The 3 most exciting new London transport projects confirmed in the Mayor's 10-year planSadiq Khan's Growth Plan includes extending the Bakerloo line, DLR, and Overground, improving London's transport and housing infrastructure.
Transport for Greater Manchester turns to Via for enhancing smart door-to-door transit servicesTfGM is modernizing transport services through Via technology for a fully integrated public transport system.
Car crashes onto Manchester train tracks leaving railway line to Liverpool closedA car crash onto train tracks in Greater Manchester closed a major railway line, disrupting train services for the day.
Manchester's Bee Network introduces tap-in travel on buses as well as tramsGreater Manchester's transport network is becoming integrated with contactless fares, enhancing ease of travel akin to major cities like London.
Transport for Greater Manchester turns to Via for enhancing smart door-to-door transit servicesTfGM is modernizing transport services through Via technology for a fully integrated public transport system.
Car crashes onto Manchester train tracks leaving railway line to Liverpool closedA car crash onto train tracks in Greater Manchester closed a major railway line, disrupting train services for the day.
Manchester's Bee Network introduces tap-in travel on buses as well as tramsGreater Manchester's transport network is becoming integrated with contactless fares, enhancing ease of travel akin to major cities like London.
See which London rail network scored best in the UK for value for moneyLondon Overground excels in value for money and ranks high in passenger satisfaction among UK rail services.
All the DLR and Overground closures and changes this weekEngineering works will disrupt some DLR and London Overground services from February 24 to March 2.
The DLRand Overground closures and changes for south London this weekEngineering works will disrupt Overground and DLR services in south London from March 3 to March 9.
Why Bakerloo line trains occasionally call at Kilburn High Road stationBakerloo line trains occasionally appear at Kilburn High Road for engineering moves, primarily when the line is shut and not carrying passengers.
See which London rail network scored best in the UK for value for moneyLondon Overground excels in value for money and ranks high in passenger satisfaction among UK rail services.
All the DLR and Overground closures and changes this weekEngineering works will disrupt some DLR and London Overground services from February 24 to March 2.
The DLRand Overground closures and changes for south London this weekEngineering works will disrupt Overground and DLR services in south London from March 3 to March 9.
Why Bakerloo line trains occasionally call at Kilburn High Road stationBakerloo line trains occasionally appear at Kilburn High Road for engineering moves, primarily when the line is shut and not carrying passengers.
Is the Overnight Train A Luxury or a Necessity? - Streetsblog USAThe charm and safety of sleeper trains in Europe contrast sharply with the dire decline of such services in the U.S.
Boom! America's XB-1 jet nails supersonic flightBoom Supersonic's XB-1 achieved the first independently developed supersonic flight by a domestically built jet since Concorde.
Domino's unveil bike to keep pizzas safe from potholesDomino's Pothole Pro Max bike innovates pizza delivery by ensuring hot pizzas despite potholes.
This App Could Make D.C. One of the Most Accessible Transit Networks In the World - Streetsblog USAWaymap app enhances mobility for visually impaired individuals in D.C. by providing comprehensive navigation across the transit network.
Boom! America's XB-1 jet nails supersonic flightBoom Supersonic's XB-1 achieved the first independently developed supersonic flight by a domestically built jet since Concorde.
Domino's unveil bike to keep pizzas safe from potholesDomino's Pothole Pro Max bike innovates pizza delivery by ensuring hot pizzas despite potholes.
This App Could Make D.C. One of the Most Accessible Transit Networks In the World - Streetsblog USAWaymap app enhances mobility for visually impaired individuals in D.C. by providing comprehensive navigation across the transit network.
Southern train cancellations in Sutton and Croydon this weekendSouthern trains will face cancellations and diversions this weekend due to engineering work.
Stansted Express trains will be cancelled for five weekendsStansted Express has no weekend services from February 22 to March 23 due to engineering work.
Southern train cancellations in Sutton and Croydon this weekendSouthern trains will face cancellations and diversions this weekend due to engineering work.
Stansted Express trains will be cancelled for five weekendsStansted Express has no weekend services from February 22 to March 23 due to engineering work.
New 800m north London Overground line could open within a decadeWest London Orbital will introduce Overground train services, enhancing transportation between Hendon and Hounslow.
Sadiq Khan confirms ambition to take over Great Northern rail servicesSadiq Khan aims to integrate Great Northern rail services into TfL for better connectivity and housing development.
London travel news LIVE: Severe delays on Tube lines and OvergroundSevere delays reported by TfL due to engineering work and signal failures affecting various train lines.
London travel news LIVE: Tube's Piccadilly line hit by severe delays due to faulty trackTfL is addressing severe delays on the Piccadilly line due to a faulty track at Cockfosters.
Trains halted on the Victoria Line after 'casualty on the track'A casualty on the Victoria Line halted services and caused widespread delays on connected train lines.
This busy southwest London bus route is getting axed at the end of the monthThe 414 bus service between Putney and Marble Arch is being retired despite community objections.
New 800m north London Overground line could open within a decadeWest London Orbital will introduce Overground train services, enhancing transportation between Hendon and Hounslow.
Sadiq Khan confirms ambition to take over Great Northern rail servicesSadiq Khan aims to integrate Great Northern rail services into TfL for better connectivity and housing development.
London travel news LIVE: Severe delays on Tube lines and OvergroundSevere delays reported by TfL due to engineering work and signal failures affecting various train lines.
London travel news LIVE: Tube's Piccadilly line hit by severe delays due to faulty trackTfL is addressing severe delays on the Piccadilly line due to a faulty track at Cockfosters.
Trains halted on the Victoria Line after 'casualty on the track'A casualty on the Victoria Line halted services and caused widespread delays on connected train lines.
This busy southwest London bus route is getting axed at the end of the monthThe 414 bus service between Putney and Marble Arch is being retired despite community objections.
AC Transit is considering a 20% hike to bus fares, the first since 2020AC Transit is considering fare increases to address a significant financial deficit.
Update on major Catford town centre redesign including rerouting South CircularTransport for London is waiting for government approval on the Catford Town gyratory scheme that aims to enhance pedestrian spaces and reduce traffic.
Revealed: Moving pedestrian crossing 50 yards down Streatham High Road cost almost 1mThe pedestrian crossing project on Streatham High Road cost nearly a million pounds, raising concerns about expenditure effectiveness despite safety intentions.
AC Transit is considering a 20% hike to bus fares, the first since 2020AC Transit is considering fare increases to address a significant financial deficit.
Update on major Catford town centre redesign including rerouting South CircularTransport for London is waiting for government approval on the Catford Town gyratory scheme that aims to enhance pedestrian spaces and reduce traffic.
Revealed: Moving pedestrian crossing 50 yards down Streatham High Road cost almost 1mThe pedestrian crossing project on Streatham High Road cost nearly a million pounds, raising concerns about expenditure effectiveness despite safety intentions.
Train passengers warned of weekend disruptionTrain services in south-west London will face disruptions this weekend due to engineering works, affecting multiple rail routes.
Why the Elizabeth line has closed for the third weekend in a rowElizabeth Line trains are not operating east of Stratford due to ongoing engineering works.
All the c2c works that will affect your journey over the next seven daysDisruptions expected in east London and south Essex c2c services due to engineering works over the next week.
Train passengers warned of weekend disruptionTrain services in south-west London will face disruptions this weekend due to engineering works, affecting multiple rail routes.
Why the Elizabeth line has closed for the third weekend in a rowElizabeth Line trains are not operating east of Stratford due to ongoing engineering works.
All the c2c works that will affect your journey over the next seven daysDisruptions expected in east London and south Essex c2c services due to engineering works over the next week.
The south east London stations with the most train cancellations revealedRail passengers gain visibility into train cancellations and delays through new performance data released by the Office of Rail and Road.
Police launch manhunt after woman sexually assaulted on Elizabeth LineA man has been identified as a suspect in a sexual assault on a train in February.Police are conducting a manhunt and released images of the suspect for public assistance.
Neponset River floods Milton trolley station, passengers rescued by raftSevere flooding led to suspension of Mattapan Line trolley services and necessitated a rescue operation for stranded passengers.
Hundreds call for permanent removal of controversial bus lanesThe bus lanes on Woodford Avenue will reopen on June 2 with revised hours based on community feedback.
Major disruption at Dartford station after person hit by trainA person was hit by a train near Dartford, causing significant service disruptions with delays expected until 9.30pm.
Neponset River floods Milton trolley station, passengers rescued by raftSevere flooding led to suspension of Mattapan Line trolley services and necessitated a rescue operation for stranded passengers.
Hundreds call for permanent removal of controversial bus lanesThe bus lanes on Woodford Avenue will reopen on June 2 with revised hours based on community feedback.
Major disruption at Dartford station after person hit by trainA person was hit by a train near Dartford, causing significant service disruptions with delays expected until 9.30pm.
New car park to ease the squeeze at Dublin Airport, as Dublin Express looks to Bray and Greystones bus routesThe cancellation of Airport Hopper and Aircoach routes raises concerns regarding transport availability to Dublin Airport.Park2Travel offers a new parking solution with complimentary shuttles, enhancing access to the airport.
How patronising': rail bosses face anger over plan to hide train departure timesPassengers are unhappy with a new scheme that hides train departure info to prevent rushing, feeling it undermines their ability to make travel decisions.
TfL plans to extend the DLR to Thamesmead - but do the locals even want it?Thamesmead's proposed DLR extension aims to address transport accessibility issues but faces local apathy and historical underrealization of rail improvements.
London tube and train closures this weekend: the full list of travel disruption for February 14-16Plan ahead for Valentine's Day transport disruptions involving the Piccadilly, Overground, and Elizabeth Lines.
New car park to ease the squeeze at Dublin Airport, as Dublin Express looks to Bray and Greystones bus routesThe cancellation of Airport Hopper and Aircoach routes raises concerns regarding transport availability to Dublin Airport.Park2Travel offers a new parking solution with complimentary shuttles, enhancing access to the airport.
How patronising': rail bosses face anger over plan to hide train departure timesPassengers are unhappy with a new scheme that hides train departure info to prevent rushing, feeling it undermines their ability to make travel decisions.
TfL plans to extend the DLR to Thamesmead - but do the locals even want it?Thamesmead's proposed DLR extension aims to address transport accessibility issues but faces local apathy and historical underrealization of rail improvements.
London tube and train closures this weekend: the full list of travel disruption for February 14-16Plan ahead for Valentine's Day transport disruptions involving the Piccadilly, Overground, and Elizabeth Lines.
Paris imposes car-sharing lane on congested ring roadThe Paris peripherique introduces a car-sharing lane to reduce pollution and is supported by the city hall, drawing criticism from right-leaning parties.
What are the salaries for Tube and bus drivers working for TfL as Elizabeth Line cancels strikes?Aslef union accepts new pay offer from MTR, cancelling scheduled strikes and raising average train driver salary to 75,000.
Transport & storage firms are more optimistic about March prospects than any comparable sector - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comTransport & storage sector companies show higher confidence in revenue growth compared to retail and manufacturing sectors.
Uber wants to make riding with a service animal easierUber introduces a feature allowing riders to self-identify with service animals to prevent discrimination and improve the riding experience.
Tooting station gets step-free access with two new liftsTooting station now features step-free access with the addition of two new lifts, improving accessibility for passengers.
Overground station upgrade has been stuck on drawing board for six yearsHackney Downs station's accessibility improvements, promised in 2019, remain unresolved and face significant delays in funding negotiations.
Uber wants to make riding with a service animal easierUber introduces a feature allowing riders to self-identify with service animals to prevent discrimination and improve the riding experience.
Tooting station gets step-free access with two new liftsTooting station now features step-free access with the addition of two new lifts, improving accessibility for passengers.
Overground station upgrade has been stuck on drawing board for six yearsHackney Downs station's accessibility improvements, promised in 2019, remain unresolved and face significant delays in funding negotiations.
RATP "Mobility Trends Report" highlights major challenges for the sector towards 2030RATP Dev's report highlights eight megatrends reshaping mobility, urging collaboration among decision makers to address future transport challenges.
First Solaris hydrogen buses delivered in Bologna: 137 vehicles set to operate in 2026Bologna introduces its first hydrogen fuel cell buses, part of a larger plan to increase sustainable transport with 127 units by 2026.
RATP "Mobility Trends Report" highlights major challenges for the sector towards 2030RATP Dev's report highlights eight megatrends reshaping mobility, urging collaboration among decision makers to address future transport challenges.
First Solaris hydrogen buses delivered in Bologna: 137 vehicles set to operate in 2026Bologna introduces its first hydrogen fuel cell buses, part of a larger plan to increase sustainable transport with 127 units by 2026.
Man slapped with 625 ULEZ fine despite driving an electric carCharges for electric vehicle despite being compliant with ULEZ regulations highlight systemic issues in vehicle registration and toll payment systems.
Disruption at busy London station 'to last all day' after track defect foundA speed restriction has been imposed at London Paddington due to a track fault, affecting several train services.Commuters should prepare for delays and check for alternative travel routes.
Tram works set to cause nine days of disruptionMajor tram disruptions in Croydon due to track renewal from February 15 to 23, with replacement bus services provided.
Disruption at busy London station 'to last all day' after track defect foundA speed restriction has been imposed at London Paddington due to a track fault, affecting several train services.Commuters should prepare for delays and check for alternative travel routes.
Tram works set to cause nine days of disruptionMajor tram disruptions in Croydon due to track renewal from February 15 to 23, with replacement bus services provided.
Consultation opens on Bakerloo line replacement bus service - the BakerloopThe proposed Bakerloop bus service will offer an express link along the future Bakerloo line extension route.
414 bus route in south London to be axed despite hundreds of objectionsBus route 414 will be withdrawn on February 22, 2025, following feedback from a public consultation highlighting significant concerns about accessibility and overcrowding.
Consultation opens on Bakerloo line replacement bus service - the BakerloopThe proposed Bakerloop bus service will offer an express link along the future Bakerloo line extension route.
414 bus route in south London to be axed despite hundreds of objectionsBus route 414 will be withdrawn on February 22, 2025, following feedback from a public consultation highlighting significant concerns about accessibility and overcrowding.
One of south London's busiest train stations is closing for six monthsThe escalators at Cutty Sark station urgently need replacing after years of unreliability, resulting in significant commuter inconvenience.
When the South Western Railway trains will be replaced by buses in FebruaryService disruptions in South West London and Surrey due to track improvements will temporarily require bus replacements.
No funding to reinstate Sunday trains between Lewisham and WoolwichSoutheastern cannot reinstate Sunday services due to a lack of funding despite prior analysis.
When the South Western Railway trains will be replaced by buses in FebruaryService disruptions in South West London and Surrey due to track improvements will temporarily require bus replacements.
No funding to reinstate Sunday trains between Lewisham and WoolwichSoutheastern cannot reinstate Sunday services due to a lack of funding despite prior analysis.
Shock government figures reveal 36.8% of transport & storage firms are out of cash reserves - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comTransport and storage firms face a severe cash crisis, with 36.8% reporting no cash reserves, the worst in any industry.
Congestion toll critic Marc Molinaro in line to become Trump's US transit chief could spell trouble for the MTATrump is considering Marc Molinaro for the Federal Transit Administration role, potentially impacting Manhattan's congestion toll.
Will Boris Johnson keep his bulldozer promise on a third runway at Heathrow? | Brief lettersControversy surrounds the third runway at Heathrow, balancing growth against environmental concerns.