Docklands Light Railway fare dodgers cost TfL £11m last decade Transport Docklands Light Railway fare dodgers have cost Transport for London (TfL) nearly £11m over the last decade.
Docklands Light Railway: Cleaners and security staff launch strike over pay Docklands Light Railway Cleaners, security staff and other workers on the Docklands Light Railway have launched a 48-hour strike in a dispute over pay. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) employed by ISS on the London railway have rejected an offer the union said was worth 1.8 per cent. The RMT claimed ISS staff on [...]
Bakerloo Line extension takes one step closer as £8bn plans unveiled TfL Amongst the proposals include the extension of the Docklands Light Railway to Thamesmead, and a West London Overground line, as well as a second crossrail linking the south west and north east.
New strike: DLR cleaners among 1,000 train workers to walk out before New Year’s Eve December 29, 2022 Cleaners on the Dockland Light Railways (DLR) are among 1,000 workers to launch their first national strike in disputes over issues including pay. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union employed by a number of private contractors cleaning trains for several rail operators will be involved in the industrial action. ISS cleaners on [...]
Govia Thameslink appoints female CEO to run UK’s biggest railway franchise September 14, 2023 Govia Thameslink (GTR) has announced the appointment of a female chief executive, marking only the second mainline railway franchise in the country to be led by a woman. Angie Doll, the rail firm’s chief operating officer, will take the helm at the end of November, replacing current boss Patrick Verwer. Claire Mann of South Western [...]
Train derailment on line to London Bridge causes travel chaos on Thameslink June 9, 2023 A derailment within a depot between Dartford and London Bridge has forced all lines to be closed this morning. Major disruption was caused by the incident, with Network rail reporting just before 9am that the train was now clear of the track at Plumstead. However it was being inspected for damage caused so disruption would [...]
Docklands to Thamesmead, a new Overground and Crossrail 2: TfL planning more than just the Bakerloo extension February 24, 2024 But, newly-released filings this week show what else is in the pipelines for the capital, with the elaborate system of trains connecting all parts set to become just that little bit more... connected.
New Piccadilly line and DLR trains are next big thing for TfL October 27, 2022 TfL’s interim commissioner Andy Lord has announced that new trains on the Piccadilly line and DLR are the network’s next big project. The commissioner stepped in on Tuesday following Andy Byford’s departure after two years at the public body’s helm. Lord told the Evening Standard TfL needs to move forward with the tube network’s modernisation, [...]
Pensions: Specialist insurer PIC strikes £400m Amey deal after £600m House of Fraser buy-in January 16, 2023 The specialist insurer that bought out House of Fraser’s pensions fund for £600m last year has completed a £400m deal to take over UK engineering firm Amey’s retirement scheme. Pension Insurance Corporation’s (PIC’s) deal will see the firm take responsibility for paying out 3,473 pensions, covering £400m worth of liabilities. Bulk purchase annuity (BPA) deals [...]
Gove’s housing plan is still stuck in a disjointed era of the suburbs vs the centre August 4, 2023 Even with a ‘bold plan’ for urban centres, Michael Gove’s housing plan doesn’t know how to connect the suburbs to the city, writes Jonathan Seager.