London Overground backs strike in face of compulsory job losses August 15, 2013 COMMUTERS who use the booming London Overground network are set to face disruption after unions yesterday announced strike action in a row over job losses. No date has been set for the walkouts, which relate to proposals to sack 130 train guards for cost-cutting reasons. Overground services on the Euston-Watford and East London Line already operate [...]
Paper travelcards to be phased out next month August 21, 2013 TRAVELCARDS for seven days or longer will soon only be available on Oyster cards, as Transport for London announced yesterday it will no longer sell paper tickets at London Overground ticket offices. The change, which will be introduced on 15 September, is in line with the withdrawal of paper season ticket Travelcards from all London [...]
TfL to spend £3.8bn on road upgrade work December 4, 2012 TRANSPORT for London hopes to double spending on the capital’s roads over the next decade, it said yesterday in a 10-year business plan. A “roads task force” will set out priorities for the £3.8bn funding pot in the spring, Mayor of London Boris Johnson said yesterday. Safety for cyclists will feature prominently in the plans, [...]
Knight and Barber join TfL November 6, 2012 FORMER banking advocate Angela Knight and outgoing TUC head Brendan Barber have been confirmed as new members of the Transport for London board. The pair will be joined by Brian Cooke, the former chairman of London TravelWatch and supporter of Boris Johnson. The Mayor said yesterday the trio will bring “considerable expertise” to the board when [...]
TfL to open the Waterloo & City line on Sundays November 13, 2012 THE WATERLOO & CITY line is set to run a regular Sunday service for the first time in 65 years, City A.M. has learned. The news will be a welcome boost to shops and restaurants in the City of London – as well as good news for commuters who are forced to work on the [...]
TfL hopes to push Overground onto key suburban rail routes November 28, 2012 TRANSPORT for London (TfL) remains optimistic that it will get the go-ahead to take control of key suburban rail routes early next year. Howard Smith, chief operating officer for TfL’s rail operations, told City A.M. that he is “hopeful of coming to some conclusions in the next few months” following discussions with the Department for [...]
The year in preview: Our in-depth guide January 5, 2014 City A.M.’s journalists take a wide-ranging look at what 2014 has in store for the world of finance and business BANKINGRestoring faith means costly overhaulsA CAUTIOUS optimism pervades the British and European banking system at the start of 2014. The incoming economic recovery is at last improving customers’ creditworthiness, while the hard work running down [...]
The City A.M. guide to keeping fit, fresh and healthy in the City October 27, 2013 The City is bursting with different ways of getting you back in shape – and most of these activities can be enjoyed in your lunch break 1. Take intensive bursts of exercise LAX St Botolph’s, the City’s largest gym, opens today with a fitness programme specifically aimed at reflecting the lives of busy City workers, [...]
TFL CHEERS ROUTEMASTER LIZZIE July 30, 2012 London bus stops honoured GB’s first medallist, cyclist Lizzie Armitstead
TfL: Steer clear of London Bridge July 30, 2012 Commuters should avoid London Bridge station today, Transport for London has warned. Up to 50,000 spectators are expected to use the station on their way to equestrian events at Greenwich Park, making the area extremely busy throughout the day, and platforms one to six for National Rail services to Kent will be exit-only between 6pm [...]