TfL has drawn up a Tube map to help people with anxiety avoid the most claustrophobic underground stations July 5, 2018 Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled a new Tube map today to show which stations and sections of its network are underground in an effort to help passengers with claustrophobia and anxiety. It said the new map will help users navigate the network more comfortably by showing routes they can take to avoid areas with [...]
London Assembly urges Sadiq Khan to use emergency powers to save Oxford Street July 5, 2018 The London Assembly has called on Sadiq Khan to consider using emergency powers to allow Oxford Street to go ahead despite Westminster City Council (WCC) scrapping it last month. The council pulled the plug on the mayor's flagship policy last week citing concerns the scheme did not have a "strong democratic mandate" for residents, some [...]
Brace yourselves: Major London Victoria disruption to continue tomorrow affecting Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express July 5, 2018 There is major disruption to and from London Victoria station due to a fault with a signalling system, and that is now expected to last into tomorrow. National Rail provided an update this morning saying the disruption will continue until at least 7am on Friday 6 July. Passengers have been advised not to travel via [...]
Ryanair urges cabin crew to come to the table over planned strike July 5, 2018 Ryanair has called on trade union Fórsa to engage with it to avoid air cabin crew joining pilots' proposed industrial action next week. The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), which represents crew at 86 of the budget airline's bases, and Fórsa yesterday voted for a day of strike action on Thursday (12 July), unless the [...]
Crossrail’s coming: Here’s the date the Elizabeth Line will open in December July 5, 2018 London has long been counting down the days for when the Elizabeth Line finally goes live, and now we have a date. While the launch of the Elizabeth Line may have been slightly dampened by the news it might not be accompanied by a pedestrianised Oxford Street after Westminster City Council (WCC) unexpectedly pulled the [...]
Govia launches new compensation scheme for commuters disrupted by May timetable mayhem July 4, 2018 Thameslink and Great Northern passengers will be able to claim more money back following the May timetable shambles after Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and the Department for Transport (DfT) agreed to a special compensation scheme for those most severely affected by the changes. Compensation will be paid to qualifying season ticket holders according to the [...]
Govia Thameslink Railway promises ‘more dependable’ train timetable from 15 July with peak services prioritised July 3, 2018 Train operators have taken out a half-page newspaper advert to offer "a sincere apology" to customers, pledging a more dependable timetable later this month after previous changes caused chaos. Southern and Thameslink parent Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and Network Rail penned the note, which said: On behalf of Thameslink, Great Northern and Network Rail we [...]
Elon Musk either ‘deceptive or delusional’, says valuation expert July 2, 2018 Billionaire Elon Musk has been branded ‘deceptive or delusional’ by a respected valuation expert for insisting his electric car company Tesla can hit production targets and turn a profit. The tycoon said 5,000 Model 3 Tesla saloons a week would be produced by the end of June, and that the company would become cash flow [...]
Westminster City Council sets out next steps for Oxford Street pedestrianisation alternative to tackle Elizabeth Line crowding July 2, 2018 After the controversial decision to put the brakes on Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans indefinitely, Westminster City Council will meet to discuss its alternative plans for the London shopping hotspot next week. The council's cabinet will meet on Monday 9 July to consider a report setting out the next steps for transforming the Oxford Street district. [...]
Govia Thameslink faces loss of franchise if service does not improve July 1, 2018 "Tough action" promised by the government against rail operator Govia Thameslink could extend as far as removing franchises unless it improves its dire recent performance for commuters in the South East. Transport secretary Chris Grayling could strip franchises within weeks, after the introduction of a new timetable on 20 May caused widespread disruption, the BBC [...]