Fear not commuters: Apparently nearly 70 per cent of Tube stations are open January 9, 2017 Commuters might have battled their way into work this morning due to a 24-hour Tube strike, but Transport for London (TfL) has said nearly 70 per cent of Tube stations are open. Yes, really. TfL has been trying to lessen the chaos, and says it's running a limited service on nine out of 11 Tube [...]
London has fallen – as Tube strike travel chaos hits again, what’s the solution? January 9, 2017 As UK plc begins to count the economic impact of today’s tube strike, questions of how we got to a place where stations are being evacuated and queues snake round some of Europe’s largest stations and when – not if – this will happen again, must be asked. The capital relies on the tube – [...]
These are the 23 funniest #TubeStrike tweets from miserable commuters January 9, 2017 A fine rain misted London's 5m-odd Tube passengers as they began the long trudge to work during today's 24-hour Tube strike. Say what you like about the capital's commuters, but at least they retained their sense of humour – on Twitter, anyway, where hundreds made their feelings known. Here are the best reactions: The first rule of [...]
#TubeStrike: Here are 13 pictures of soggy commuters and stationary Tube trains January 9, 2017 London's Tube network may have ground to a halt during today's Tube strike, but the capital's commuters showed their stoical side, with millions heading to work despite the disruption (not to mention this morning's rain). Transport for London (TfL) insisted this afternoon that 70 per cent of stations were open – but that didn't stop commuters [...]
London Tube strike January 2017: These are the 84 Tube stations closed due to strike action today January 9, 2017 Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that 84 Tube stations are closed across the capital due to strike action taking place today. TfL Twitter accounts posted the following list of closed stations as of 12 PM but warned that the list was subject to change. The 84 shut stations represent almost one third of the total 270 [...]
British Airways owner IAG names the four startups joining its first accelerator programme Hangar 51 January 9, 2017 From hundreds of applicants, International Airlines Group (IAG) has whittled down the numbers to select four finalists for its first ever accelerator programme. The four startups will take part in Hangar 51, the programme run in association with innovation specialist L Marks. The parent firm of British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, invited businesses to pitch [...]
Yes it’s going to snow in the UK this week – just not in London January 9, 2017 Snow and sleet are set to hit Britain as temperatures plummet towards the end of this week – but it looks like the capital will miss out on snow. Londoners should expect “nothing significant” from the weather, the Met Office said today – with temperatures in the capital remaining around the four or five degrees [...]
In pictures: Four crazy luxurious superyachts at the London Boat Show – and their price tags January 9, 2017 Forget Davos – if you want to be in the company of some real billionaires, just head to Excel this week, where the annual London Boat Show has kicked off. This year's show features some of the most luxurious vessels ever to sail the high seas – with interiors that would look more at home [...]
London City Airport announces record 4.5m passengers for 2016 January 9, 2017 London City Airport is flying after a record 2016. The Royal Docks-based airport announced five per cent year-on-year growth, recording 4,526,059 passengers for the year. That's the most in its 30-year history, and it said this was driven by expanding routes and investment in facilities. Read more: Delays and cancellations at London City Airport this [...]
London Tube strike January 2017: Clapham Junction station evacuated due to overcrowding January 9, 2017 Clapham Junction station has been evacuated this morning due to overcrowding related to today's Tube strike. Southern Rail and SouthWest Trains services are not calling at the station, ⚠ #ClaphamJunction station has been evacuated due to overcrowding. Services are currently not calling — Southern (@SouthernRailUK) January 9, 2017 #ClaphamJunction There are currently NO trains stopping [...]