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.
Bakerloo Line extension takes one step closer as £8bn plans unveiled February 24, 2024 Amongst the proposals include the extension of the Docklands Light Railway to Thamesmead, and a West London Overground line, as well as a second crossrail linking the south west and north east.
The Debate: Should London make its public transport free? January 10, 2024 Montpellier in southern France recently followed announced free public transport passes for residents. The sunny city’s suave electric trams and buses have been gratuit as of 21 December (it doesn’t have a metro).
Docklands Light Railway fare dodgers cost TfL £11m last decade December 19, 2023 Docklands Light Railway fare dodgers have cost Transport for London (TfL) nearly £11m over the last decade.
Govia Thameslink appoints female CEO to run UK’s biggest railway franchise September 14, 2023 Govia Thameslink (GTR) has announced the appointment of a female chief executive, marking only the second mainline railway franchise in the country to be led by a woman. Angie Doll, the rail firm’s chief operating officer, will take the helm at the end of November, replacing current boss Patrick Verwer. Claire Mann of South Western [...]
Gove’s housing plan is still stuck in a disjointed era of the suburbs vs the centre August 4, 2023 Even with a ‘bold plan’ for urban centres, Michael Gove’s housing plan doesn’t know how to connect the suburbs to the city, writes Jonathan Seager.
Train derailment on line to London Bridge causes travel chaos on Thameslink June 9, 2023 A derailment within a depot between Dartford and London Bridge has forced all lines to be closed this morning. Major disruption was caused by the incident, with Network rail reporting just before 9am that the train was now clear of the track at Plumstead. However it was being inspected for damage caused so disruption would [...]
Docklands Light Railway: Cleaners and security staff launch strike over pay April 1, 2023 Cleaners, security staff and other workers on the Docklands Light Railway have launched a 48-hour strike in a dispute over pay. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) employed by ISS on the London railway have rejected an offer the union said was worth 1.8 per cent. The RMT claimed ISS staff on [...]
New chancellor, same story: London is always left out of Whitehall’s plan for growth March 16, 2023 London won’t always keep growing if it is continually ignored by government. What will the Chancellor have to say then?
London brought to a standstill as tube strike closes entire network and RMT lock horns with Sadiq Khan March 15, 2023 A strike by London Underground drivers has closed the entire network. Transport for London’s website shows no services are running on any Tube lines. The Docklands Light Railway and Elizabeth line are part-suspended because of the industrial action. Drivers in Aslef and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) walked out in a dispute over [...]