Just Stop… the City: 27 activists arrested after bring Square Mile to a halt with protest October 27, 2022 27 Just Stop Oil protestors were arrested after bringing the City of London to a standstill during rush hour, gluing themselves to the roads around Mansion House. Protestors launched the action on the junction of Cannon St, Queen Victoria St and Garlick Hill at 9am as City workers were commuting. City Police surrounded the Just [...]
New Piccadilly line and DLR trains are next big thing for TfL October 27, 2022 TfL’s interim commissioner Andy Lord has announced that new trains on the Piccadilly line and DLR are the network’s next big project. The commissioner stepped in on Tuesday following Andy Byford’s departure after two years at the public body’s helm. Lord told the Evening Standard TfL needs to move forward with the tube network’s modernisation, [...]
TfL unveils state-of-the-art pantograph electric bus chargers in renewed green push October 26, 2022 Transport for London’s push to go green took another step this week, with the unveiling of state-of-the-art technology to charge zero-emission buses. New pantograph charging points were unveiled at Bexleyheath bus garage, allowing some of its 850-strong fleet of green buses to be charged overnight. With a view to having a fully zero-emission bus fleet [...]
TfL extends e-scooter trial until May 2024 October 25, 2022 TfL has extended its e-scooter trial until the end of May 2024 following updated guidance from the DfT, which allows local authorities to continue for the next year and a half. The extension comes on the heels of the government deciding to create a new vehicle category in the legislation to include e-scooters. Launched in [...]
Freak accident at Canning Town bus station forces TfL to replace glass canopy October 25, 2022 TfL said it was looking to replace the glass canopy at Canning Town’s bus station following a freak incident which left a Londoner injured. The transport giant confirmed that a glass section fell and injured a passenger in July of last year as a defect in the production of the glass involved. “The risk of [...]
Stay focused on funding deal, says outgoing TfL commissioner Andy Byford October 24, 2022 The new TfL management team needs to stay focused on the government’s long-term funding deal, according to outgoing commissioner Andy Byford. Byford – who will step down at the end of today after two years at the public body’s helm – will be replaced by chief operating officer Andy Lord from tomorrow on an interim [...]
‘Jewel in the crown’: Elizabeth Line’s Bond Street station formally opens October 24, 2022 The Elizabeth Line’s long-awaited Bond Street station opening has taken place, dubbed the “jewel in the crown of the West End’s” transport link. Crossrail’s latest new station will relieve congestion in the heart of London’s shopping district, giving more access to Oxford Circus. Its opening takes place ahead of the 6 November launch of extensions [...]
ULEZ 2021 expansion brings additional £100m to TfL coffers October 21, 2022 Last year’s expansion of the ULEZ has brought an additional £100m into TfL’s coffers, according to a research published today. TfL data analysed by the RAC show that 1.9 million journeys were made into the ULEZ, following its expansion to encompass the North and South Circular roads in October 2021. It amounts to £93.6m of [...]
Rail workers to walk out on 3 and 5 November to coincide with TFL strikes October 19, 2022 Workers at 14 train operators will walk out on 3 and 5 November after RMT Union members rejected a new pay offer. Strikes will hit the network next month after negotiations with the Rail Delivery Group failed on salaries, jobs and working conditions. The action will take place alongside industrial action from Network Rail, London [...]
TfL to seek injunction against Just Stop Oil activists October 16, 2022 Transport for London (TfL) is preparing to apply for an injunction against Just Stop Oil activists after a fortnight of protests in the capital. Members of the campaign group sprayed paint over an Aston Martin showroom and blocked Park Lane in central London in their latest action on Sunday morning. The activists, who have been [...]