Crossrail’s coming (a bit later than planned): Date for first Elizabeth Line train to enter passenger service pushed back until June 2017 May 30, 2017 The first Elizabeth Line services for London’s £14.8bn Crossrail project have been pushed back until next month, for thorough testing of the train to be completed. The first new train was meant to enter passenger service between Liverpool Street Main Line and Shenfield by the end of this month, but Transport for London (TfL) has [...]
London Easter travel disruption is on the cards as Network Rail plans major rail works March 16, 2017 Thinking about getting the train over Easter? You might want to think again, as Network Rail is planning a whole host of works over the bank holiday weekend as part of its railway upgrade plan. Fewer people use services over Easter and Network Rail said it will deliver more than 200 projects across Britain thanks to the [...]
Transport for London (TfL) says one billion contactless payment journeys have now been made across London’s transport network July 6, 2017 Over one billion journeys have now been made on London’s transport network using contactless payment cards, according to new figures from Transport for London (TfL). Almost £2bn has been spent by customers using pay as you go with contactless since it was introduced at the end of 2012, And TfL said that customers have saved [...]
The long weekend: Brecon Beacons, South Wales June 2, 2017 We explore Wales’s illustrious and ancient mountains. THE WEEKEND: Spend an inspiring weekend amidst gorgeous rolling countryside and valleys, dramatic mountain ranges, breathtaking waterfalls and forests. The Brecon Beacons National Park is a haven for lovers of the outdoors at every level of exertion, from leisurely strolls along the River Usk, stopping at traditional Welsh [...]
West End property hit despite surge in interest from Chinese buyers February 20, 2017 The value of commercial property transactions fell in January despite a surge in interest from Chinese buyers. According to numbers from real estate agents Savills, £841m worth of commercial properties were transacted in January this year, down from £895m in the same month last year, representing a fall of around six per cent. However, Chinese buyers are [...]
Severe Piccadilly line delays are cutting access Heathrow February 11, 2017 Severe delays on the Piccadilly line are limiting access to Heathrow this afternoon. A signal failure on the Tube line is causing travellers major delays. Transport for London (TfL)'s Piccadilly line tweeted there is no service between Northfields and all Heathrow terminals and severe delays between Acton Town and Northfields. https://twitter.com/piccadillyline/status/830368757247832065 One traveller asked when the issue would [...]
London travel chaos: Rail services disrupted during rush hour at Paddington after train derails leaving reduced service between Reading and London June 17, 2016 Disruption to train services in and out of Paddington Station is expected to continue during evening rush hour today, after a train derailed last night. A non-passenger train derailed and caused damage to signalling and overhead wires last night, according to Great Western Railway (GRW). The station issued a picture of the damage in a [...]
Commercial property investment in London’s West End hits record high of £1.93bn in the first quarter of 2017 April 3, 2017 Commercial property investment in London’s West End has hit a record high of £1.93bn in the first quarter of 2017, driven by buyers from Hong Kong. According to Cushman & Wakefield (C&W), the figure is up by 22 per cent on the five-year first quarter average, surpassing the West End’s previous record of £1.8bn in [...]
Network Rail scraps loo charge at London Victoria after flushing out £1.4m for the year in toilet takings December 9, 2016 It's victory for those frustrated by having to spend a penny at rail stations – particularly suffering Southern commuters waiting around for delayed trains. For Network Rail has now ditched its toilet charge at London Victoria and Charing Cross stations. Read more: Taking the piss: How Network Rail is cashing in on the Southern strikes Earlier this [...]
Grand Union shake-up: London bar owners appoint advisers for sale January 10, 2017 The owners of trendy London bar chain Grand Union have appointed advisers as they seek to sell the business. Leisure property specialist Coffer Corporate Leisure has been taken on to handle the sale of Grand Union, City A.M. has learned. Read more: Craft beer may have just met its match The chain, which specialises in [...]