Industry News
TfL figures show the Tube reaching 4 million journeys per day
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the latest figures show that the Tube reached 4 million journeys last Thursday, a further step towards ridership returning to pre-pandemic levels.
Last week (19-25 November 2023), 24.78 million Tube journeys were completed,...
Rail News
TfL and the Royal Academy of Engineering launch a new Tube map design celebrating the achievements of engineers worldwide
Transport for London (TfL), the Royal Academy of Engineering and the London Transport Museum have collaborated to create a reimagined version of London’s iconic Tube map to honour the contributions of engineers in London, the UK and worldwide.
The new...
Industry News
TfL advises customers to consider alternative routes during planned RMT strikes
Transport for London (TfL) is advising customers that there will be severe disruption across the Tube network on Wednesday 4 and Friday 6 October if planned strike action by station staff who are RMT members goes ahead.
Most Tube services will be...
Industry News
First West End Tube stations get 4G and 5G coverage
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has set out the next phase of the introduction of high-speed mobile coverage across the Tube network as the first stations in the West End got 4G and 5G mobile coverage.
Customers using the...
Industry News
Testing underway of first new Piccadilly line train
First train off the production line now undergoing intensive testing at the Siemens Mobility Test and Validation Centre ahead of roll out in 2025
The first of the 94-Siemens Mobility built new trains for Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Piccadilly line...
Industry News
Southern meets community leaders to discuss rail’s economic development role
Representatives of Southern met community leaders from along the East Sussex coast at a forum in Cooden Beach, near Bexhill, earlier this month. They were joined by Rail Minister and MP for Bexhill and Battle Huw Merriman MP.
Attendees discussed...
Industry News
Andy Lord confirmed as London’s Transport Commissioner
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the Board of Transport for London (TfL) today announced that Andy Lord has been appointed as London’s permanent Transport Commissioner following a rigorous international search and selection process.
Andy joined TfL in November...
Industry News
Cygnum selected as competency management solution for London Underground drivers
CACI has announced that its Cygnum solution is now being used by Transport for London (TfL) to support the competency management process for its 4,500 London Underground drivers.
Cygnum is designed to assist organisations in all aspects of their workforce...
General Interest
Full peak Elizabeth line timetable introduced as railway celebrates first year
The Elizabeth line’s full peak timetable commenced today (Monday 22 May 2023) following the May timetable change. The introduction marked the final milestone of the Crossrail project, realising more of the benefits that were promised by Transport for London...
Environment
Kentish Town Tube station to close for improvements
Essential work to replace both of the 26-year-old escalators at Kentish Town Tube station is due to start on Monday 26 June 2023, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. The Underground station will need to close for up to...
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A small team with a big heart
The Rail Team of the Year Award honours those teams which have delivered a project whilst overcoming significant challenges,...