Elizabeth Line has helped create 400k jobs in and around London January 10, 2025 The area around the City of London’s Liverpool Street Station has been one of the biggest benefactors of the new Elizabeth Line research shows. London’s most popular route has carried more than 0.5bn passengers since its inception. Fresh figures from Transport for London (TFL) and Arup show Crossrail has helped create thousands of new jobs by [...]
Devolution will give London the powers it needs to thrive December 19, 2024 The government’s plans for a new era of devolution means three things for London, all of which have the potential for the better and for good, says Sadiq Khan When the late, great John Prescott outlined his vision for a Mayor to lead our capital, he said it would “provide a choice and a voice [...]
Southeastern boss: Success is not about public or private ownership December 18, 2024 City AM chats with Southeastern Railway's chief Steve White on Covid-19, Labour's reforms and his plans to bring down costs.
Build a new town in London December 18, 2024 The government has committed to building new towns with at least 10,000 homes but where should they go? London is the obvious place, says Jonathan Seager If you were asked to picture a new town in England, what comes to mind? Some of the better-known settlements established in the mid-20th century may well feature – [...]
Brick Lane Banksy destroyed by TfL due to risk of ‘anti-social activity’ December 10, 2024 Transport for London (TfL) has removed an artwork by Banksy from Brick Lane due to concerns over it encouraging "anti-social activity".
Firstgroup re-enters London bus market with £90m acquisition December 10, 2024 Firstgroup said on Tuesday it had signed a £90m deal to take RATP London off the hands off its French owner.
A new Era for London transport? December 7, 2024 Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour was emblematic of the rise of ‘mega-events’ in the capital that are acting as a catalyst for London’s transport infrastructure to upgrade how it manages surges of visitors and passengers on its network, says Jim Webber When Taylor Swift played her record-breaking run of shows in the UK earlier this year, [...]
Mystery as Banksy artwork on Brick Lane disappears overnight December 5, 2024 An artwork by Banksy on Brick Lane which first appeared in the summer has been removed overnight for reasons yet to be confirmed.
London Underground strike dispute: RMT’s Lynch hails ‘substantial victory’ with pay offer November 27, 2024 The RMT called off planned walk-outs earlier in November, following last-ditch negotiations with Transport for London (TfL) officials.
Chinese-owned MTR loses Elizabeth Line contract November 20, 2024 MTR will be succeeded by GTS Rail Operations Limited, a joint venture between the Go Ahead Group, Tokyo Metro and Sumitomo Corporation.