Here’s when the next Tube strike is likely to be January 12, 2017 The next Tube strike will take place on 6 February unless a dispute with Transport for London (TfL) can be resolved, the RMT union has said. The PA reported today that the RMT had warned industrial action will be "escalated" if TfL cannot resolve the dispute. The threat came days after Tube workers brought the [...]
Budget 2017: London Mayor Sadiq Khan “disappointed” there was no Budget backing for Crossrail 2 March 8, 2017 London mayor Sadiq Khan said he was "disappointed" that the government didn't back Crossrail 2 in today's Budget. While the mayor said he was pleased to see progress on devolution, other areas were notably missing from Philip Hammond's announcements. “London did not get everything we needed today," said Khan. "I am disappointed that the government [...]
Crossrail 2 boss Michèle Dix expects government decision to keep project on track next month April 10, 2017 The boss of Crossrail 2 is hoping to get the go-ahead to push on with the £30bn project by next month. Crossrail 2 managing director Michèle Dix said there is “very good cross-party support up and down the route”, and she was hoping the government will give Crossrail 2’s business case and funding plan the [...]
#TubeStrike: Here are 13 pictures of soggy commuters and stationary Tube trains January 9, 2017 London's Tube network may have ground to a halt during today's Tube strike, but the capital's commuters showed their stoical side, with millions heading to work despite the disruption (not to mention this morning's rain). Transport for London (TfL) insisted this afternoon that 70 per cent of stations were open – but that didn't stop commuters [...]
Phew: TfL says the new RMT industrial action starting tomorrow won’t cause much disruption March 6, 2017 The RMT's London Underground members will be taking industrial action from Tuesday 7 March, but Transport for London (TfL) has said the action – which is short of a strike, shouldn't cause disruption to services. That's unless it continues to drag on of course. The dispute is over a "breakdown in industrial relations" according to the [...]
Mapped: All the stations that will be shut for the upcoming Tube strike February 2, 2017 Deep breath, one and all. As it stands, another Tube strike (well two actually) is going to give the capital's commuters more to grumble about next week. The planned walkouts by the RMT union over ticket office closures and job cuts will affect services from 6pm on Sunday 5 February to 11am Wednesday 8 February. Read more: There's [...]
South East business leaders urge government to commit to Crossrail 2 as a project of “national importance” March 17, 2017 Business leaders, including the bosses of Heathrow and Gatwick airports, have urged the government to make Crossrail 2 a priority and enable "rapid progress" on the project. A group of more than 70 leaders from across the South East have written to chancellor Philip Hammond and transport secretary Chris Grayling, saying the infrastructure project is of "national importance". [...]
Now maintenance workers have voted for strike action on the London Underground, says the RMT February 21, 2017 Maintenance workers on London Underground have voted for industrial action over claims of a breakdown in industrial relations, according to the RMT union. RMT's executive is now considering the result of the ballot, where 67 per cent voted in favour of a walkout and 88 per cent in favour of action short of a strike. There was [...]
Transport for London has ruled Uber will not be allowed to operate in London from 30 September September 22, 2017 Transport for London has today informed Uber that it will not be issued with a private hire operator licence. The ride-hailing app will not be issued a new licence when its current one expires on 30 September. TfL said it has concluded that “Uber London Limited is not fit and proper to hold a private [...]
Train drivers’ union Aslef says the RMT is blocking a four-day working week for Tube drivers January 17, 2018 Unions are divided over the prospect of a four-day working week for Tube drivers, with Aslef saying the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has blocked the proposals. A trial agreed with London Underground had previously been held on the Jubilee Line for six months of four-day rosters, and train drivers’ union Aslef said many [...]