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.
Sadiq Khan confirms TfL budget after £250m cash injection — but ‘difficult decisions’ made December 22, 2023 Transport for London’s (TfL) proposals are now “on track to be financially sustainable”, after the government announced a fresh boost.
Winds of change blow over TfL in management revamp October 13, 2022 Winds of change are blowing over TfL as the public body announced the appointment of two new members of its management team. Current Crossrail chief finance officer Rachel McLean will take over as managing CFO at the end of October while financial director Patrick Hoig will remain as statutory chief finance officer. TfL’s director of management [...]
Hitachi billion-pound deal to buy UK signalling could hurt TfL: regulator June 8, 2023 The UK’s competition watchdog has provisionally ruled that Hitachi’s 1.7 billion euro (£1.36 billion) proposed purchase of Thales’s rail infrastructure could drive up prices and reduce service quality for passengers. The findings could lead to the merger being blocked. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the deal involves two of the leading suppliers of [...]
Active bystanders: TfL launches anti-sexual harassment campaign in London January 16, 2023 TfL has launched an anti-sexual harassment campaign, calling on Londoners to be “active bystanders” and act when witnessing inappropriate behaviour. Transport for London (TfL) launched the campaign today in partnership with rail trade body the Rail Delivery Group, as well as the British Transport Police, the Met and City of London Police. This comes on [...]
TfL’s fare hike will hurt London’s competitiveness, City groups warn January 19, 2023 Campaigners have warned that TfL’s fare increase could hurt London’s competitiveness as mayor Sadiq Khan said his hands were tied by the government’s bailout deal. Khan announced yesterday that bus and tube fares will go up by just shy of six per cent, in line with what ministers announced for rail in mid-December. The hike [...]
Sadiq Khan urges government to continue investing in future TfL projects January 10, 2023 The Mayor of London nhas called on the government to continue funding Transport for London’s future projects. Sadiq Khan told City A.M: “The history of London Underground shows that you’ve got to invest now for the future, you can’t stand still,” “We need government support for further investment in both the underground network and [...]
TfL long-term funding discussions drag on August 3, 2022 Discussions over the long-term funding of Transport for London (TfL) have dragged on, as the latest round of government funding was set to expire today. TfL’s commissioner Andy Byford said the public body was still “in active discussion” with government officials to ensure that the funding proposal made was “fair and deliverable.” “We hope these [...]
TfL extends e-scooter trial until May 2024 October 25, 2022 TfL has extended its e-scooter trial until the end of May 2024 following updated guidance from the DfT, which allows local authorities to continue for the next year and a half. The extension comes on the heels of the government deciding to create a new vehicle category in the legislation to include e-scooters. Launched in [...]
City bosses rejoice as TfL funding deal announced August 30, 2022 CITY bosses have rejoiced after a long-term funding deal was agreed today between the central government and TfL. The London Chamber of Commerce said businesses “will be breathing a sigh of relief” while Centre for London’s boss Nick Bowes added that TfL will now be able to get on with running the transport system without [...]