Alstom in ‘intense discussions’ over new Elizabeth Line trains to save Derby plant Transport Train manufacturer Alstom is in “intense discussions” with the government over possible new train orders to save its struggling Derby plant.
Aviva and the UK Infrastructure Bank unveil £100m plan to help power London red buses’ electric shift Transport A group of investors have will pump in £100m to electrify hundreds of UK buses as the sector looks to shift away from diesel.
Train strikes continue as Aslef warns more disruption likely: Here’s everything you need to know this week Transport It's that time again. Train strikes are set to cause disruption throughout April. City A.M. has all the details.
Forget hot dog and cheese ads. TfL needs to stop a Bakerloo Line disaster first April 8, 2024 The Bakerloo Line is at risk of failing as cash-strapped TfL can't afford new trains. So why on earth is it wasting its time banning revenue-making hot dog adverts, Guy Taylor asks
Sadiq Khan pledges taskforce to tackle ‘deeply worrying’ TfL hate crime rise March 26, 2024 Sadiq Khan has pledged to create a transport taskforce to tackle the “deeply worrying” rise in hate crime on London’s public transport.
Firstgroup steaming ahead: Company wins iconic London cable car contract March 21, 2024 The contract with FirstGroup is due to run for an initial five-year term
Why there’s no hope of a Bakerloo Line extension or Crossrail 2 without government cash March 8, 2024 Transport for London (TfL) is set to report its first-ever operating surplus later this month after years of financial struggle.
Sadiq Khan launches off-peak tube and rail fare Fridays to boost London hospitality March 1, 2024 The initiative from London's mayor will encourage commuters to abandon the pandemic-ra working from home on a Friday, which has badly hit the hospitality sector.
Spring Budget 2024: Transport for London in ‘terminal decline’ if new cash not forthcoming February 29, 2024 As the Spring Budget looms, London's real estate sector has launched fresh calls for a long-term funding package for Transport for London.
Bakerloo Line to Lewisham? Campaigners call for another south London tube line February 21, 2024 The Bakerloo Line could suffer a "critical failure" if the government does not provide funding for a planned upgrade and extension