Mayor of London calls on government and train operators to freeze rail fares across London November 3, 2016 The Mayor of London wants the government to freeze fares across the capital's suburban rail services. Sadiq Khan said that a potential rise of up to five per cent on some lines will be a "kick in the teeth" for long-suffering passengers. Transport for London's pay as you go fares have been frozen for the next four years, [...]
RMT has kicked off balloting for two sets of London Underground strikes November 2, 2016 Balloting has begun this week for two separate disputes on the London Underground, ahead of possible strike action. Around 4,000 members of station staff are being balloted by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union over the impact on safety from the axing of nearly 900 front line workers alongside the closure of Tube ticket offices. [...]
A comprehensive list of all the central London journeys that could be quicker to walk November 2, 2016 You may have seen these handy Transport for London (TfL) walking maps showing you the specific steps it takes to walk between stations on the same line and how long it would take. But have you seen there's a comprehensive list of all the central journeys that could be quicker to walk, rather than take public transport? [...]
Businesses along Night Tube lines have experienced a near 20 per cent boost since its introduction November 2, 2016 London's nightlife is reaping the rewards of 24-hour transport, according to new data from Worldpay. Since the introduction of the first Night Tube services on the Central and Victoria lines in August, businesses serviced by those lines experienced an 18 per cent boost. Worldpay analysed late night (between 1am and 4.30am) card transaction data and [...]
Waterloo Station is getting a revamp and this is what it will look like November 2, 2016 Waterloo Station is getting a flashy revamp. Lambeth Council have awarded planning permission to a project from London and Continental Railways (LCR), the Department of Transport and Network Rail that will bring the former Eurostar terminal back to life after a decade. There will be 135,000 square feet of office space with high street food and [...]
The Royal British Legion and Canary wharf have launched the UK’s first Remembrance Art Trail November 1, 2016 Ahead of London Poppy Day on Thursday, The Royal British Legion and Canary Wharf have commissioned the UK’s first Remembrance Art Trail. Created by British artist Mark Humphrey, the trail consists of seven art installations dotted around the area, each telling visual stories of the sacrifices made by Armed Forces through their service. The pieces [...]
Theresa May’s industrial strategy isn’t about picking winners – but taking control of Britain’s economic destiny post-Brexit November 1, 2016 Purists likely shuddered at Theresa May’s commitment to a “proper, modern industrial strategy” as she reshaped the Business Department in July. Three decades of free market orthodoxy have convinced many business folk that a fully-fledged plan for industry represents a throwback to the 1970s, a decade when sickly British Leyland came to symbolise all that [...]
RMT rally outside parliament against guard-less trains on Southern Rail services November 1, 2016 A national protest against Southern Rail's plans to cut guards on trains took place in London this afternoon, as conductors are set to strike again later this week. Up to 200 opponents of the rail firm's plans organised in Old Palace Yard before making their way to a committee room in parliament. Speakers were due to [...]
Heathrow’s already started spending on its third runway October 31, 2016 The government's backing of Heathrow airport expansion has triggered £50m of supply chain investment. Suffice to say the airport was ready and raring to go ahead of the government's decision to green light its expansion last week. Heathrow said the government's backing meant that £50m will be invested before the end of next year, creating 2,700 new British [...]
London must shake off its complacency over housing and infrastructure if it’s to thrive post-Brexit October 31, 2016 Rarely has a ranking of the world’s greatest cities been released in the past few years without London at its top, or very near it. PwC recently named the capital the world’s best city for opportunity, praising its economic clout, its attractiveness to foreign direct investment, its highly skilled workforce, and its status as a [...]