Transport for London ‘in line for Tube bailout’ April 22, 2020 Urban transport operators including Tube operator Transport for London are in line for government bailout as the complete collapse in passenger numbers due to coronavirus raised questions over their survival. The Financial Times reported that Whitehall officials said that emergency funding could be released by the end of the week following negotiations. Passenger numbers have [...]
London must unite to beat coronavirus, for the sake of our city and our NHS March 24, 2020 In coronavirus, London is facing an unprecedented challenge. The actions we take today will decide who lives and dies, and whether our National Health Service will survive. Unless every single Londoner follows the government’s advice, we face losing thousands of our family, friends, and colleagues to this virus. This may be a global crisis, but [...]
Coronavirus: TfL worker tests positive for Covid-19 March 9, 2020 A Transport for London (TfL) worker has tested positive for coronavirus, it was reported, as the outbreak continues to spread across the UK. The employee in question works at the body’s control centre at Palestra House in Blackfriars, rather than on a part of the underground network, TfL confirmed. TfL said that it had ordered [...]
Mind the gap: How to level up transport networks across south London March 9, 2020 It is widely acknowledged that south London’s transport links are inferior to those north of the river. By taking a cursory glance at the Tube map, it becomes blindingly obvious that there is a clear disparity between the two parts of our city, with several multi-coloured lines stretching well into the north in stark contrast [...]
Picardilly Circus: TfL renames Tube station to celebrate Star Trek launch January 15, 2020 When Star Trek fans talk about exploring strange new worlds, they probably don’t have Piccadilly Circus Tube station in mind. However, Trekkies can now enjoy a taste of the extraterrestrial thanks to a publicity stunt launched by Transport for London (TfL). Read more: Experts unsure about the effect of air pollution on the Tube For [...]
Person dies after being hit by train at Harringay station December 17, 2019 A person has died after being hit by a train at Harringay station in north London this morning. In a statement, British Transport Police confirmed that officers were called to the station shortly before 11.50 this morning following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics were also in attendance, but the person was pronounced [...]
Controversial Silvertown Tunnel project gets the go-ahead from TfL November 25, 2019 The controversial Silvertown Tunnel is set to finally go ahead, after Transport for London (TfL) announced this morning it had finalised the project’s contract. TfL has officially awarded the contract to Riverlinx Consortium to design, build, finance and maintain the £1bn tunnel connecting Royal Docks and Greenwich. Read more: Silvertown Tunnel: Bringing London together or [...]
Rising costs threaten to scupper 4G Tube rollout plans October 20, 2019 Plans to roll out 4G mobile networks on the London Underground are said to be under threat as operators fret over soaring costs. Transport for London (TfL) has outlined plans to provide 4G access to passengers across the Tube network in 2020 after delaying the process by more than a year. Read more: London Night [...]
How Kapten is trying to take Uber’s ride-hailing crown September 23, 2019 Uber has an image problem. The ride-hailing app’s popularity has declined on complaints that its drivers are contributing to congestion and pollution on London’s streets. Uber took a big PR hit last year when Transport for London (TfL) took away its operating licence due to issues with the company’s approach to safety and regulation. The [...]
Why London Fashion Week is a marketing masterclass September 13, 2019 Despite being on our doorstep, London Fashion Week – which begins today – can sometimes feel like a strange spectacle from another world. But after many years of Getty Images capturing the show (and its participating brands adapting to a transforming industry) as the official supplier, it’s clear to me that London Fashion Week is [...]