August 2015 TfL Tube strike travel advice and updates: These are the Twitter accounts with the latest news on buses, DLR, London Overground, Trams and roads in London August 4, 2015 The Tube strike is expected to cause rush hour misery as millions of Londoners attempt to make their way around the city using alternative routes on Wednesday and Thursday, while others are likely planning to avoid the capital altogether. All Tube lines will be suspended, while other public transport and roads will be more congested, and [...]
August 2015 TfL Tube strike travel advice These are the bus routes and train stations you should avoid because of crowding August 4, 2015 Bad news, Londoners: this week's Tube strike is on after all four unions rejected the latest pay deal from Transport for London. Although it's being called a 24-hour strike it will actually last longer than that. The action will start at 6:30pm on Wednesday 5 August, and run throughout the whole of Thursday. A [...]
TfL Tube strike August 2015 travel advice: Seven apps to help you travel around London on Wednesday and Thursday August 4, 2015 Of course there are many a taxi apps to be used for getting around London during the strike, but here are some apps that will help you travel during the Tube strike that may be a little less busy. Moovit This public transport app gives you access to real-time travel info, based on crowdsourced and [...]
August 2015 TfL Tube strike is going ahead: RMT, TSSA Unite and Aslef unions rejects latest pay offer August 3, 2015 Update: All four unions have now confirmed the 24-hour Tube strike, over a dispute regarding the Night Tube, will go ahead this week. The strike will take place from 6:30pm on Wednesday 5 August. There will be no Tube at all on Thursday. A normal service is expected to return on Friday. This is on top [...]
August 2015 TfL Tube strike: As the unions reject the pay deal, here’s how to cheat the strike August 3, 2015 This week London will once again be brought to its knees if the planned Tube strikes go ahead. Commuter routes will be in chaos with platforms tens of people deep and bus stops will have queues so long, anything previously seen at a Greek ATM will pale into insignificance. Millions using the public transport [...]
Transport for London announces the next four Tube lines to be upgraded: Circle Line, District Line, Metropolitan Line and Hammersmith & City Line August 3, 2015 Transport for London (TfL) has announced plans to begin modernisation work on 40 per cent of London's Tube network. Read more: August 2015 Tube strike called off? RMT discusses new offer with transport bosses In a statement today, the body said work will begin later this year on updating the signalling and train control systems on [...]
August 2015 TfL Tube strike called off? Union bosses at RMT to discuss new offer made by transport bosses over Night Tube dispute August 3, 2015 Has the latest Tube strike been averted at the 11th hour? We have all our fingers and toes crossed that it could well be. A new offer has been made to the workers affected by the Night Tube. Bosses at unions including RMT, TSSA and Aslef will meet today to discuss the offer and [...]
Prudential RideLondon 2015: Travel information Londoners need to deal with public transport disruption July 31, 2015 Planning a weekend trip to London this weekend? Journeying across the capital to see an old friend? Be warned: Tens of thousands of cyclists are taking to the streets for Prudential RideLondon 2015, meaning tube, rail and buses are likely to be affected throughout the weekend. Read more: Prudential RideLondon – When, where and how to watch [...]
These 3D maps reveal London Underground stations’ secrets: See what Bank, King’s Cross and Piccadilly Circus really look like July 31, 2015 Ever wondered what the labyrinthine tunnels making up London Underground stations actually look like? Now Transport for London (TfL) has released documents showing 120 three-dimensional diagrams of Tube stations, meaning passengers can finally have a mental map of the station. And they’re strangely fascinating…. Here’s what the mazes connecting Bank and Monument stations look like. [...]
How London’s streets became a death trap for cyclists: Every bicycle accident mapped July 31, 2015 To scroll past this visualisation on mobile, swipe down on the right-hand side of the map. The Elephant & Castle roundabout is infamous among the capital's cyclists. In 2013, the last year for which we have complete data, there were 15 incidents involving cyclists on or next to the junction. In May last year, [...]