Record December for London Stansted and Manchester Airport January 11, 2024 London Stansted and Manchester Airport experienced their busiest Decembers on record last month.
Exclusive: Government accused of using ‘fag packet’ in hotel room to draw up £36bn HS2 replacement plan January 11, 2024 The government is facing backlash after sources claimed its much-maligned HS2 Network North plans were rushed together by Number 10 spads.
Electric double-decker bus erupts into flames in Wimbledon during rush hour January 11, 2024 A bus has dramatically caught fire on Wimbledon high street this morning, with residents reporting a loud bang and thick smoke.
HS2 boss admits London to Birmingham line could actually cost £66bn January 10, 2024 The costs of the HS2 line from London to Birmingham could be as much as £66bn, according to the scheme’s executive chair, Jon Thompson. Thompson told the transport select committee on Wednesday that despite the current estimate being upwards of £56.6bn, the first phase of the high-speed rail project could add “between £8bn to £12bn,” [...]
Should the London Underground have dynamic pricing? Sadiq Khan is ‘mulling’ it January 10, 2024 Sadiq Khan has confirmed he is “mulling over” dynamic pricing for London’s transport network in a bid to get more people using the Tube. Talks are ongoing between Transport for London (TfL) and the mayor’s office to look at how pricing structures can better reflect the public’s post-pandemic travel habits, a City Hall source confirmed [...]
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).
I’ve lived in many places – but nowhere compares to the City of London January 8, 2024 It may be January, but Michael Mainelli says it's time for optimism in the City, which already contains an abundance of resources for success.
London Tube strikes CANCELLED following ‘positive discussions’ January 7, 2024 Tube strikes set to cause havoc for London's commuters and businesses this week have been cancelled. TfL warned, however, that there might still be some disruption tomorrow.
Govia dished out record £62m dividend despite rail strikes and delays January 7, 2024 The UK's largest train operator Govia dished out a record dividend to its shareholders despite chaos across Britain's rail network.
More Tube strikes coming? Another union to ballot London Underground staff January 5, 2024 The TSSA (Transport Salaried Staffs' Association), which says it is the biggest union for Transport for London workers, will put a vote to its members for industrial action, after rejecting a new pay offer.