Crossrail 2 consultation: It’s an investment in the future that we simply can’t afford not to make October 30, 2015 The proposed new railway, that will run underground between Wimbledon in the south and Tottenham Hale and New Southgate in the north, connecting to National Rail networks in Surrey and Hertfordshire, is one of the most vital infrastructure projects in the country. Crossrail 2 promises to relieve some of the morning crush at Waterloo and [...]
London Waterloo train delays expected as two platforms close due to signalling problems July 23, 2015 The closure of two platforms at Waterloo is expected to cause delays for rush hour commuters travelling from the station for the rest of the evening. A signalling problem has resulted in the closure of platforms three and four, resulting in delays as well as disruptions to normal routes. South West Trains which runs services [...]
Crossrail 2: It’s not just your commute that will improve with the Hertfordshire to Surrey transport link October 1, 2015 As anyone who travels through Clapham Junction or Waterloo today will already know, much of the rail network is already operating at the limits of its capacity. Huge improvements are planned and being made – the modernisation of the Tube and the building of Crossrail for example. But they will only ease the crowding [...]
Boris Johnson moves closer to plans for Old Oak Common Crossrail and HS2 superhub January 27, 2015 Plans to turn a rundown industrial area in west London into a thriving new district with up to 24,000 homes moved a step closer yesterday after the government gave the go-ahead to create an Olympic-style development body for the scheme. Eric Pickles, the communities and local government secretary approved the creation of the Old Oak [...]
Friday the 13th is lucky for these commuters getting a rally car to and from work February 13, 2015 Friday the 13th may be considered the unluckiest day of the year by some, but weary commuters are in luck today. A fleet of rally cars are super-charging Friday’s commute around the capital by offering to ferry people to and from their destinations throughout the day – thanks to Betfair. No, it’s not the latest company [...]
Bocca di Lupo restaurateur says he would charge any striking Tube driver double the price August 25, 2015 The Tory crackdown on union strike action has been pretty hardcore in recent months, but it looks like a ceasefire is on the horizon after London Underground protests were called off earlier this week. City chef Jacob Kennedy hit back at Tube staff this week, saying that he would charge any striking workers double [...]
The London Underground really is getting more crowded – here are the 10 busiest Tube stations July 23, 2015 Think your trip to work is more crowded than it was? You’re not just imagining it. And yes, the throngs at Oxford Circus really are getting worse. Passengers passing through the Tube station increased 29 per cent between 2010 and 2014, and are now nearing the 100m mark. But the tourist hotspot isn't the only [...]
Job hunter back at Waterloo and now he’s hiring January 27, 2015 BACK in August, new graduate Alfred Ajani was struggling to find a job. Having finished a sports marketing degree at Coventry University three months earlier, Ajani says he had submitted 300 job applications, but had yet to receive an offer he was interested in. So en route to a job interview, he took 45 minutes [...]
London’s busiest stations: Waterloo, Victoria, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Euston December 4, 2014 NULL
London love mapped: The Tube stations where you’re most likely to find a date – Liverpool Street for singles, Goldhawk Lane for women and Pudding Mill Lane for men July 2, 2015 Looking for Love? Head to Liverpool Street, where you'll find a singles hotspot. The commuter hub along with Tottenham Court Road and Piccadilly Circus have the greatest number of people without a significant other than any other station in London. For the greatest chance of finding a date, men should head to Goldhawk Road in [...]