TfL launches London walking challenge to encourage more people to navigate the capital on foot August 5, 2017 Transport for London (TfL) is challenging Londoners to get off the tube or out of their Uber and tackle the capital on foot. To celebrate 10 years since the “Legible London” street signs, the blue information boards which show maps of the surrounding area, walkers are being asked to have a go at visiting as [...]
Focus On Brixton: David Bowie, buzzing nightlife and honest burgers keep average house prices at around £550,000 July 27, 2017 In many ways, Brixton is the capital of south London. With its excellent transport links into central London and exhaustive range of shopping, dining and nightlife options, if you didn’t have to work, you probably wouldn’t need to leave. It even has its own currency. Over 250 businesses accept the Brixton Pound and around £50,000 [...]
Transport for London delays English language tests for Uber and minicab (PHV) drivers again July 27, 2017 Transport for London has pushed back plans to introduce English language tests for Uber drivers again. It will now require those working for Uber and other minicab firms in the capital to show they have passed the test by July next year if they have applied for or renewed a licence since October last year. [...]
The Gospel Oak to Barking electrification works that were meant to finish last month have been delayed until January 2018 July 26, 2017 The £130m upgrade of the Gospel Oak to Barking line on the London Overground that was due to be finished last month won’t be finished until January next year, Network Rail announced today. Transport for London had said in May last year that the electrification work would finish by the end of this June, but [...]
Ranked: These are the UK’s best and worst train firms rated on passenger satisfaction July 25, 2017 It's the moment you've been waiting for, beleaguered commuters. Independent rail watchdog Transport Focus spoke to 27,000 passengers to find out which services are on track, and has today released its bumper survey assessing passenger satisfaction with train operators. Read more: Crossrail 2 boost: Mayor and DfT agree next steps for £31bn rail route Here [...]
Crossrail 2 latest: Mayor Sadiq Khan and transport secretary Chris Grayling agree next steps for Crossrail 2 | City A.M. July 24, 2017 After a number of wobbles, the future of Crossrail 2 has been given a boost today after transport secretary Chris Grayling and London mayor Sadiq Khan said they had agreed on the next steps for the £31bn rail project. In a joint statement after meeting for talks last week, they said there was “no doubt” [...]
Mayor Sadiq Khan says VW has shown ‘utter contempt’ to Londoners by refusing to pay £2.5m congestion charge bill after emissions scandal July 24, 2017 London mayor Sadiq Khan has said Volkswagen (VW) has shown “utter contempt” for Londoners after the German car giant has refused to pay £2.5m to compensate congestion charge money lost due to the emissions scandal. VW has admitted around 11m cars worldwide had been fitted with “defeat devices” which noted when the car was undergoing [...]
London mayor Sadiq Khan says it’s a myth that the capital gets too much public spending on transport July 20, 2017 London’s mayor has hit back at claims that the capital receives a disproportionate amount of investment on transport schemes compared to the rest of the country. Today, Sadiq Khan released a new report by GLA Economics, arguing that previous regional comparisons haven’t considered the demand for transport and size of the economy in London, and [...]
Transport for London gives the Oyster card a revamp with a new app that will send low balance alerts to your phone July 19, 2017 Transport for London (TfL) has announced a flurry of changes to the Oyster card, including a new app for passengers to get phone alerts when their balance is running low. Those who top up their pay as you go credit, or buy Travelcards using Oyster online can now collect their purchase from any Tube or [...]
The 17 London Underground stations facing severe overcrowding by the early 2030s if Crossrail 2 gets derailed include Clapham Common, Waterloo, Victoria and London Bridge | City A.M. July 18, 2017 Transport for London (TfL) has named the 17 London Underground stations set to face chronic overcrowding and measures such as regular closures and one-way systems by the 2030s, should Crossrail 2 fail to go ahead. Read more: These are the UK’s 12 most pressing infrastructure projects In the business case for the £31bn rail project, [...]