Sadiq Khan says ‘talking is better than walking’ as he urges unions to call off Elizabeth line strike January 10, 2023 Sadiq Khan has urged rail unions to call off their planned strike on the Elizabeth line this week and encouraged them to get back to the negotiating table, saying that “talking is better than walking.” Rail platform workers on the line from unions TSSA and Prospect are set to down tools on Thursday after rejecting [...]
More chaos ahead as Elizabeth line workers to walk out on 12 January December 23, 2022 Londoners should brace for more chaos in the new year as Elizabeth line workers will walk out on 12 January. It comes as members of the unions RMT and Aslef at 15 train operators will down tools throughout the first week of January, bringing the railway network to a grinding halt. Members of the TSSA [...]
London businesses gather to celebrate six months of Elizabeth line November 21, 2022 London businesses have gathered to celebrate the Elizabeth line’s impact on the capital almost six months after its opening. Data published by Transport for London (TfL) showed that almost 70 million trips have been made on the line since 24 May. “In just six short months we’ve seen more than 60 million journeys along the [...]
Canary Wharf to Heathrow within 45 mins as direct Elizabeth Line services launch November 8, 2022 The journey from Canary Wharf to Heathrow has been cut down to just 45 minutes after Elizabeth line direct services to and from the airport were launched this week. Now the fastest way to get to the west London hub, the new direct connection will also bring about new business opportunities for those setting up [...]
‘Jewel in the crown’: Elizabeth Line’s Bond Street station formally opens October 24, 2022 The Elizabeth Line’s long-awaited Bond Street station opening has taken place, dubbed the “jewel in the crown of the West End’s” transport link. Crossrail’s latest new station will relieve congestion in the heart of London’s shopping district, giving more access to Oxford Circus. Its opening takes place ahead of the 6 November launch of extensions [...]
Finally here: Elizabeth line Bond St station to open on Monday October 18, 2022 The long-awaited Elizabeth line is one step closer to completion as Bond Street station is set to open its doors to millions of travellers next Monday. The station – whose final operations are currently underway ahead of the opening – will relieve congestion at Oxford Circus and give a boost to the West End by [...]
£1.5bn Liverpool Street station upgrade sparks conservationists’ concerns October 6, 2022 A £1.5bn proposed upgrade of Liverpool Street station has sparked concern among conservationists. Shard Quarter developer Sellar, alongside Network Rail and Elizabeth line operator RMT, unveiled the plans today. The mixed use blueprint includes plans for up to 10 floors of office space, as well as six floors taken up by the Andaz hotel. Developers [...]
Londoners face disruption as rail strike halts Overground on Wednesday October 3, 2022 Thousands of Londoners will face disruption on Wednesday as rail strikes halt all services on the Overground. Following a 24-hour strike on Saturday, train drivers at London Overground and 14 other operators will walk out in a long-standing dispute over salaries. Disruption will affect services on: Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Great [...]
Elizabeth line: Bond Street station to open on 24 October September 28, 2022 Bond Street’s Elizabeth line station will open on 24 October following a five-month delay, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. The step-free station will accommodate 140,000 daily passengers, relieving congestion from Oxford Street and giving a boost to the capital’s fashion district. Trains will initially run every five minutes, with no services taking place on [...]
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 [...]