Long commutes aren’t just boring, they’re holding back the economy June 11, 2024 Adding more trams, trains and buses to the UK's major cities will not only make our morning commutes quicker, it will also help improve the economy, Chris Dorrell writes
Transport for London hits £138m operating surplus but investment in upgrades falls June 6, 2024 London's transport operator has faced a cash crunch ever since the pandemic decimated passenger and commuter numbers on the tube.
A Manifesto for London: Bins, beer, Uber boats and free chickens June 4, 2024 The General Election will undoubtedly feature many pledges, but will they prioritise London? Morning Wire is here to stand up for the capital with a Manifesto for London
TfL unveils another 4G and 5G mobile coverage upgrade on the Tube May 31, 2024 Londoners on the Central line at Bank station can now benefit from 4G and 5G obile coverage as part of a joint project to bring mobile coverage to the entire Tube network.
Lime, Labour’s Hackney councillor and a controversial e-bike tender May 29, 2024 Hackney transport councillor Mete Coban has denied links between his charity and the e-bike start up Lime constitute a conflict of interest.
Elizabeth Line turns two: The highs, the lows and the future for London’s favourite route May 24, 2024 The Elizabeth Line turns two years old today and it has been a rare success story in Britain's infrastructure scene.
Happy birthday to the Elizabeth line May 24, 2024 The economic value the Elizabeth Line has brought to London cannot be underestimated, but we can’t stop there. Two years on, it’s time to think about how we can build on its success, says Tristram Gethin Today the Elizabeth line celebrates its second anniversary. Speak to Londoners about the impact it’s had, and you’ll be [...]
US diplomats rack up £14m congestion charge bill May 20, 2024 There remains a "stubborn minority" of foreign diplomats who are refusing to pay London's congestion charge, TfL has said.
HS2: Cancelling London Euston section would pile pressure on Elizabeth Line, advisers warn May 16, 2024 Cancelling the Euston section of HS2 would put too much reliance on the Elizabeth Line, government advisers have warned.
‘A sticking plaster’: TfL’s £250m funding deal will not enhance London transport, government advisers warn May 16, 2024 The TfL funding settlement is a "sticking plaster" and will not enhance London's transport network, the National Infrastructure Commission has said.