TfL spend remains half of pre-pandemic levels in first week back to work January 17, 2022 Cash spent on Transport for London’s (TfL) network is still half of what pre-pandemic levels were in the new year’s first week back to work, according to new data shared exclusively with City A.M. However, many commuters are choosing to ignore the government’s work from home guidance, compared to last January when the country was [...]
Entire Tube line could close as TfL financial crisis deepens November 25, 2021 Transport for London (TfL) is currently considering closing down an entire Tube line as a result of its difficult financial situation. TfL’s chief financial officer Simon Kilonback told the operator’s finance committee that TfL could see the “full closure of a line or part of a line or smaller reductions across the whole network.” “We [...]
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.
Exclusive: TfL chief on Crossrail, progress on a funding deal, and why levelling up needs London February 8, 2022 SOME fifteen years after the project was given government approval, TfL staff beam with pride as they escort journalists onto the gleaming Elizabeth Line platform at Paddington’s new Crossrail hub. “The Shard will fit in here quite comfortably. It’s the size of three Wembley stadiums,” explains Crossrail’s chief executive Mark Wild.Built jointly by construction giants [...]
TfL finance chief quits post amid financial turmoil for the London transport body January 10, 2022 Transport for London’s (TfL) chief financial officer has resigned amid the transport body’s ongoing financial turmoil. It was announced today that Simon Kilonback will leave his post and join internet provider G.Network, after working at TfL since 2009, in what is another blow to the body as it seeks to secure its financial future. It [...]
RMT pushes ahead with strikes despite TfL pleas to support booster campaign December 17, 2021 Rail union RMT is going ahead with strikes this weekend despite millions of Londoners racing to get Covid-19 boosters in the run up to Christmas.
TfL property arm given green light for 350 homes near Cockfosters tube station February 7, 2022 Plans for 350 new rental homes near Cockfosters tube station have been given another seal of approval by council officials. Connected Living London (CLL), the partnership between property developer Grainger and Transport for London), is to move forward with plans for a new development near Cockfosters tube station. Four tower blocks will be built on [...]
TfL to slash congestion charge after 6pm, maintaining £15 cap December 16, 2021 Transport for London (TfL) announced today that from 21 February the congestion charge will be scrapped every day from 6pm, remaining operational on weekends between 12pm and 6pm. The £15 price cap will remain unchanged, the network added. Following a 10-week public consultation involving around 100,000 people, TfL has stated that the changes will prevent [...]
Welcome to the toughest job in London: Thames Water picks new operations director September 4, 2023 Crisis-hit utilities giant Thames Water has parachuted in a veteran from TfL to head its London operations as it seeks to regain credibility.
TfL to ban private e-scooters and e-unicycles from its premises December 9, 2021 Transport for London (TfL) has announced it will ban all privately-owned e-scooters and e-unicycles from its premises following safety concerns. To be implemented from Monday, the ban will restrict passengers from boarding any service – including the Tube, buses and trams – if they are carrying an e-scooter or e-unicycle. “Our primary concern is always [...]