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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

TfL announces travel advice for Londoners and visitors during the weekend of the Coronation

Transport for London (TfL) is looking forward to welcoming Londoners and visitors to the capital to mark the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday 6 May. On the day of the Coronation, all TfL’s public transport network will be running with...

Rhino Doors nears completion on London Underground’s Bank Station project

Rhino Doors, the UK’s leading manufacturer of high-performance engineered doors, has nearly completed work on a complex £1 million-plus contract on the London Underground network. The project, which involved designing, manufacturing and installing 20 self-closing fire doors in the cross passages at Bank Station, presented a number of logistical challenges. “As...

Mayor of London visits new accessible ticket hall at Bank Underground station, as major upgrade completes

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, visited the new ticket hall at Bank Underground station today (Monday 27 February), marking the completion of its major £700 million upgrade. The new entrance on Cannon Street gives customers easy access –...

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New trains named after Wrexham Football Hollywood stars

Transport for Wales has named two new trains after the home cities of Wrexham Football Club owners Ryan Reynolds...