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Uber Boat by Thames Clippers returns to profit October 10, 2024 The company behind Uber Boat by Thames Clippers in London, returned to profit in 2023, it has been revealed. Collins River Enterprises has reported a pre-tax profit of £5.4m for the 12 months, having made a pre-tax loss of £4m in 2022. It is the first time that the business has reported a pre-tax profit [...]
Transport secretary turns off London Euston’s giant ad board October 4, 2024 The government and Network Rail have launched a major review of London’s Euston station, as its giant ad board is turned off with immediate effect. It acknowledged that longer-term change is needed but put forward a five-point plan in the interim. In a statement today, the government and Network Rail said Euston is an “outdated [...]
Transport for London selects Global and JCDecaux to run ad estate September 10, 2024 Transport for London (TfL) has selected Global and JCDeacux to run its lucrative advertising estate, following a hotly-contested tendering process. Global continues its stint managing advertising sites on the Tube, London Overground, DLR, Tram and across the Elizabeth Line. JCDecaux, the French multinational ad corporation, will manage advertising at more than 4,700 bus shelters across [...]
Fresh calls to fund TfL as more busted London Underground trains taken out of service September 4, 2024 City groups have launched fresh calls for a long-term Transport for London (TfL) funding deal, after new data revealed a more than doubling in the rate faulty London Underground trains are being taken out of service. Data obtained via a Freedom of Information request shows the out of service rate across the London Underground, which [...]
Passenger numbers take off at owner of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports July 11, 2024 The group which owns Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports has seen passenger surge over the last year amid booming demand for travel.
Opening of The Victory pub in London Waterloo gives UK’s rail state rail operator a boost May 2, 2024 The opening of The Victory pub at London Waterloo has helped boost sales per sq ft to an annual average of £2,507.