Aslef postpones ballot of Southern Rail drivers after “technical hitches” November 7, 2016 Train drivers' union Aslef has postponed its ballot of Southern drivers after a series of "technical hitches" over the weekend. Aslef had given out the papers on Friday 4 November, but noticed technical issues on Saturday. A spokesman told Morning Wire there would be a re-ballot as it was "important to give members an opportunity to [...]
Heathrow chairman Lord Deighton wants other airports given the green light for expansion November 6, 2016 Lord Deighton is feeling magnanimous since Heathrow's expansion plans have been given the go-ahead. Speaking to the Sunday Telegraph, Heathrow's chairman said airports across Britain should be allowed to grow; as long as there's enough demand for their services. "To the extent that those airports need an extra runway to be able to provide the slots to [...]
Who is Amy Lamé? All you need to know about Sadiq Khan’s first night czar November 4, 2016 The job advert caused a stir when it went up. An exciting proposition: Could you be the one to turn London into a true 24-hour city? Well, Sadiq Khan thinks Amy Lamé is the woman to do it. She'll work 2.5 days a week for £35,000. Not bad. The advert for the position said Khan was after [...]
Sadiq Khan has announced London’s first night czar is Amy Lamé November 4, 2016 It's that moment we've all been waiting for. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced the name of his new night czar, who'll be tasked with boosting the capital's nighttime culture. It's writer, DJ, performer and campaigner Amy Lamé. She'll be working with Khan, the Night Time Commission, businesses, councils, Met Police and Transport for London to [...]
Forgotten, forgotten the fifth of November? Here are the free London fireworks displays you won’t need tickets for November 3, 2016 How do you remember, remember the fifth of November? With a spectacular fireworks display, of course. But what do you do if you’ve forgotten, forgotten the fifth of November and haven’t bought a ticket yet? We’ve rounded up all the free bonfire nights in London so you get a chance to catch some Guy Fawkes [...]
RMT announces fresh Christmas strike dates in Southern Rail row November 3, 2016 The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced more industrial action by Southern Rail guards in the dispute over the role of the guard. Members will take strike action by not booking for any shifts between: 0001 on Thursday 22nd December and 2359 on Saturday 24th December 0001 on Saturday 31st December 2016 and [...]
Losing access to the single market and passporting would be “calamitous” for the financial services sector, say MPs November 3, 2016 Losing access to the single market and passporting would be "calamitous" for the financial services sector, MPs have said. In a backbench debate on the impact of Brexit on financial services, Conservative MP Stephen Hammond listed the risks of losing vital access in a deal with the EU. He called on the government to look at "cross [...]
Mayor of London calls on government and train operators to freeze rail fares across London November 3, 2016 The Mayor of London wants the government to freeze fares across the capital's suburban rail services. Sadiq Khan said that a potential rise of up to five per cent on some lines will be a "kick in the teeth" for long-suffering passengers. Transport for London's pay as you go fares have been frozen for the next four years, [...]
RMT has kicked off balloting for two sets of London Underground strikes November 2, 2016 Balloting has begun this week for two separate disputes on the London Underground, ahead of possible strike action. Around 4,000 members of station staff are being balloted by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union over the impact on safety from the axing of nearly 900 front line workers alongside the closure of Tube ticket offices. [...]
A comprehensive list of all the central London journeys that could be quicker to walk November 2, 2016 You may have seen these handy Transport for London (TfL) walking maps showing you the specific steps it takes to walk between stations on the same line and how long it would take. But have you seen there's a comprehensive list of all the central journeys that could be quicker to walk, rather than take public transport? [...]