Sadiq Khan says masks on TfL network no longer compulsory following scrapping of restrictions February 21, 2022 London mayor Sadiq Khan has said masks will no longer be compulsory to wear across the whole Transport for London (TfL) network following today’s announcement that all Covid restrictions will be scrapped. “Following the government dropping all legal Covid restrictions, and in light of falling infection levels in London, it is expected that wearing a [...]
Congestion charge returns to pre-pandemic hours from today February 21, 2022 Starting today, the congestion charge applied to those driving into central London will no longer be active on weekdays from 6pm. The price cap, instead of going back to £11.50, will remain at the current rate of £15. The decision was made by London mayor Sadiq Khan in mid-December to strike a balance between helping [...]
Storm Franklin LIVE: Brits told to stay at home * Parts of tube suspended * Motorways closed * Emergency evacuations February 21, 2022 Storm Franklin so far this morning: Brits urged to stay at home Parts of London Overground suspended Multiple emergency evacuations across the UK Some motorways in Northwest closed Emergency 50mph speed restrictions introduced Train operators ihave ssued ‘a do not travel’ warning Train operator Northern has suspended ALL services in north-west England until further notice [...]
TfL long-term funding talks with government postponed until Friday February 21, 2022 Government talks over a long-term funding deal for Transport for London (TfL) have been postponed until this Friday, both transport secretary Grant Shapps and TfL have confirmed. “We have agreed with the government that our existing funding agreement will be extended until 25 February so that these discussions can be concluded,” said a TfL spokesperson. [...]
Brits told to stay at home and commuters urged not to travel today as storm Franklin reaches the UK February 21, 2022 Brits are urged to stay at home while train operators have warned customers to “avoid travel if possible” today as services are expected to be paralysed by gale-force winds and lashing rain. National Rail has warned anyone making essential journeys once services resume to expect “major disruption” to routes “across most of Great Britain” – [...]
Khan’s mayoralty is an audition for Labour leader – but it’s at our expense February 21, 2022 Today was supposed to be an important day for the administration of London. The Crystal, the new home of City Hall in Newham, Royal Docks, was due to open and inaugurate a fresh chapter in our governance: a slimmed-down, more efficient headquarters for the mayor and the London Assembly in the east of the capital. [...]
Transport for London warns of potential bankruptcy as funding crisis deepens February 19, 2022 Transport for London (TfL) may have to declare itself bankrupt if the government does not say whether it will cough up fresh funding in the coming days, the Mayor’s office has said.
Transport network faces severe disruption as Storm Eunice hits London February 18, 2022 From the early hours of this morning Storm Eunice has hit the UK, bringing with it winds of up to 100mph and causing disruption all over the country. Following yesterday’s warning, the Met Office raised another red alert today, adding the South East and London. “These are rare, we only issue them when there is [...]
TfL bosses say Tube staff pay rise will worsen financial crisis February 18, 2022 Transport for London (TfL) bosses have warned that the body’s financial situation will worsen following the eight per cent pay rise awarded to 16,500 Tube staff. The deal, which sees employees being entitled to the RPI rate of inflation plus 0.2 per cent, will cost TfL an additional £100m and lead to further cuts to [...]
Sadiq Khan “hopeful, but not confident” about TfL deal as funding expires tomorrow February 17, 2022 London mayor Sadiq Khan said today he is “hopeful, but not confident” of securing a long-term deal for Transport for London (TfL) as government funds are set to expire tomorrow. “It’s really important for the government to realise, these sticking plasters in the short, medium and long term cost us more,” the Evening Standard reported [...]