Transport for London hits £138m operating surplus but investment in upgrades falls June 6, 2024 London's transport operator has faced a cash crunch ever since the pandemic decimated passenger and commuter numbers on the tube.
Elizabeth Line turns two: The highs, the lows and the future for London’s favourite route May 24, 2024 The Elizabeth Line turns two years old today and it has been a rare success story in Britain's infrastructure scene.
Happy birthday to the Elizabeth line May 24, 2024 The economic value the Elizabeth Line has brought to London cannot be underestimated, but we can’t stop there. Two years on, it’s time to think about how we can build on its success, says Tristram Gethin Today the Elizabeth line celebrates its second anniversary. Speak to Londoners about the impact it’s had, and you’ll be [...]
HS2: Cancelling London Euston section would pile pressure on Elizabeth Line, advisers warn May 16, 2024 Cancelling the Euston section of HS2 would put too much reliance on the Elizabeth Line, government advisers have warned.
Elizabeth Line shines as it carries a record number of passengers May 14, 2024 A record number of City commuters are using the Elizabeth Line, new data shows, despite concerns about a recent downturn in performance.
Alstom in ‘intense discussions’ over new Elizabeth Line trains to save Derby plant April 17, 2024 Train manufacturer Alstom is in “intense discussions” with the government over possible new train orders to save its struggling Derby plant.
Network Rail to provide £140m to solve Elizabeth Line chaos February 27, 2024 Network Rail will provide £140m in funding aimed at resolving persistend disruption and delays on the London Elizabeth Line, it has been announced.
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.
Paddington rail services including Elizabeth Line suspended after person hit by train December 28, 2023 Rail services at the UK’s second busiest station are suspended after a person was struck by a train, Great Western Railway (GWR) said. All lines serving London Paddington are blocked following the incident in the Slough area. The incident is affecting GWR and Elizabeth line services. Disruption is expected to continue until 11am. GWR said: [...]
The Notebook: Sport can be a key growth market for London in 2024 but only if we back evolution and ambition December 19, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, Matt Hardy, City A.M.’s deputy sports editor, takes the pen. Sport can be key to 2024 London growth Sport is worth tens of billions to our capital. Whether that be through the Premier League’s London derbies, world class stadia at our [...]