New Piccadilly line and DLR trains are next big thing for TfL October 27, 2022 TfL’s interim commissioner Andy Lord has announced that new trains on the Piccadilly line and DLR are the network’s next big project. The commissioner stepped in on Tuesday following Andy Byford’s departure after two years at the public body’s helm. Lord told the Evening Standard TfL needs to move forward with the tube network’s modernisation, [...]
‘Quicker and easier’ journeys at Bank as TfL unveils new interchange route October 28, 2022 TfL has unveiled a new interchange route at Bank station, which is set to make journeys “quicker and easier” for thousands of commuters walking between the Northern and Central lines. The public body has added two new 100-metre moving walkways and three new escalators just two weeks after unveiling more escalators between the Northern line [...]
TfL fare increases: How much a bus, tube or train ride will rise in 2023 January 18, 2023 Mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed that Transport for London fares will rise in March of this year – meaning Londoners and visitors will be paying more to get around the capital. Fares on the tube, buses, and rail will go up by just shy of 6 per cent, whilst a temporary move to make over-60s [...]
‘Harder than the Olympics’: TfL chief on logistics of Queen commemorations September 14, 2022 Transport for London boss Andy Byford has said the network will work hard to deliver a good service for the Queen's commemorations
TfL to impose fines for driving on cycling lanes June 22, 2022 Londoners will need to brace themselves as Transport for London (TfL) has announced it will begin fining motorists for driving in cycle lanes. From 27 June the public body will have powers over lanes and tracks across its wider road network, in the same way it legislates over bus lanes and yellow box junctions. Introduced [...]
TfL granted deadline extension as it looks at Govt proposal July 28, 2022 Transport for London (TfL) was granted a week extension of the current government funding. The public body was given until 3 August while it continues to revise a £3.6bn proposal put on the plate by transport secretary Grant Shapps last Friday. “We are considering whether the proposal from the government meets that need and if [...]
ULEZ 2021 expansion brings additional £100m to TfL coffers October 21, 2022 Last year’s expansion of the ULEZ has brought an additional £100m into TfL’s coffers, according to a research published today. TfL data analysed by the RAC show that 1.9 million journeys were made into the ULEZ, following its expansion to encompass the North and South Circular roads in October 2021. It amounts to £93.6m of [...]
Long overdue: TfL reviews government funding proposal July 23, 2022 Transport for London (TfL) is currently reviewing a long-term funding proposal put on the table by the Department for Transport (DfT) yesterday. The move comes just a few days before the latest short-term extension from central government was coming to an end. “I’ve put a long-term settlement on the table to ensure services are supported [...]
Rail workers to walk out on 3 and 5 November to coincide with TFL strikes October 19, 2022 Workers at 14 train operators will walk out on 3 and 5 November after RMT Union members rejected a new pay offer. Strikes will hit the network next month after negotiations with the Rail Delivery Group failed on salaries, jobs and working conditions. The action will take place alongside industrial action from Network Rail, London [...]
TfL looks for bidders to take over £800m fare system contract November 16, 2022 TfL has launched a procurement process for the maintenance and operation of its fare system. Worth more than £800m, the seven-year agreement will start in August 2026 after the current contract, signed in 2014 by IT service manager Cubic Transportation Systems, expires. The new contract could be extended by a further five years, for a [...]