TfL confirms Byford’s departure as COO Lord steps in on interim basis September 22, 2022 TfL has confirmed the departure of commissioner Andy Byford at the end of October as current chief operating officer Andy Lord steps in on an interim basis. Byford said he will leave the network and move back to the US, where he lived and was New York City Transit’s president. Announced today, Byford’s resignation comes [...]
Sadiq Khan sets up £500m funding facility to cover TfL finance gap September 21, 2022 London mayor Sadiq Khan has set up a £500m funding facility to cover the £230m gap left by the government’s long-term funding of Transport for London (TfL). Khan said that City Hall’s funding facility – which could not be introduced earlier because TfL’s financial gap was too big – will be available to the transport [...]
IAG boss predicts all group airlines will return to profit this year September 21, 2022 All of IAG’s subsidiary airlines will post profit this year, according to the group’s chief executive Luis Gallego. “We foresee all the airlines of the group to make profits again this year,” the chief executive told journalists on Wednesday while refraining from elaborating on specific carriers. IAG owns British Airways (BA), Iberia and Aer Lingus, [...]
Willie Walsh: China’s Covid policy cost Hong Kong aviation hub status September 21, 2022 China’s zero-Covid policy has cost Hong Kong its status as an aviation hub, according to veteran Willie Walsh. A former chief executive of BA’s owner IAG, Walsh is now at the helm of airline trade body the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The director general blamed China’s Covid policies for “devastating” the Hong Kong aviation [...]
Over 2,000 London bus drivers to strike on 4 October September 21, 2022 More than 2,000 London bus drivers are set to strike on 4 October in a dispute over pay, the union Unite announced on Wednesday. Running continuously until workers receive a pay rise in line with the retail price index, Unite said, the strike will affect eight depots across North London – including Tottenham and Wood [...]
Rail union consults members over fresh strike action at Govia Thameslink September 21, 2022 Rail union TSSA will consult members over a fresh strike action at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) in a long-standing dispute over pay, jobs and working conditions. The ballot – opening on 28 September and closing on 19 October at 12pm – will put to its members both the possibility of strike action and action short [...]
Third day of rail disruption at Paddington as cable issues persist September 21, 2022 Rail disruption at Paddington has continued today as engineers tackle the cable damage that prevented thousands from attending the Queen’s funeral on Monday. National Rail said that a few lines between Paddington and Hayes & Harlington were blocked because of the damage from the previous days, with services to Reading risking cancellation and delays. Disruption [...]
Further rail strikes to take place on 1 October September 20, 2022 Further rail strikes are set to take place on 1 October, as workers at 14 train operators will walk out in a dispute over job security, pay and conditions. The union RMT said the walkout will bring the country’s network to “an effective standstill,” especially as it takes place ahead of the Conservative Party conference [...]
Rolls-Royce: Automotive veteran appointed to head subsidiary September 20, 2022 Automotive veteran Jorg Stratmann has been appointed as boss of Rolls-Royce’s subsidiary firm, Power Systems. Stratmann, who stepped down as chief executive of automotive supplier Mahle last year, will join the engine maker on 15 November. The automotive veteran will report to the wider group’s boss Warren East until the end of the year, when [...]
Fire on Uber boat at Battersea Power Station Pier: 30 passengers and four crew evacuated September 20, 2022 More than 30 members of the public were forced to disembark from a Thames clipper at Battersea Power Station Pier after a fire in the boat’s engine room. A blaze was reported on an Uber Thames Clipper, as the Pier station was forced shut on Tuesday. Its operator confirmed the station will be closed until [...]