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Cockfosters Underground station is now step-free

12 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Cockfosters has become the 80th London Underground station to have step-free access between street and platform. Transport for London (TfL) has now completed its work to modernise the northern terminus of the Piccadilly line with […]

Health & Safety

Pedestrian warned about quieter trains

2 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Quieter trains may be good for passengers riding in them, but they can increase the risk for pedestrians using level crossings along the line as they will sound different, and quieter, to the trains they […]

Business

Knorr-Bremse IFE to supply door systems for Piccadilly line trains

3 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Siemens has ordered the door systems for the 94 underground trains that it is building for the Piccadilly line from IFE, a subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse. The order is for 3,760 door systems (7,144 door leaves), […]

Appointments

Department for Transport names its special representatives to Transport for London’s board

21 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

In a written statement to Parliament, Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has named the two Department for Transport (DfT) special representatives that have been appointed to the Transport for London (TfL) board. Andrew […]

Business

Government to conduct urgent review into TfL’s finances and future options

20 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

The Secretary of State for Transport is to undertake a rapid review of Transport for London’s current financial situation and the options for strengthening its future sustainability. This review, which will be led by the […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Work resumes on Transport for London construction sites

9 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Transport for London (TfL) has resumed work on a number of its construction projects, with more restarting in the coming weeks, as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown eases. Work came to a Safe Stop at around […]

Appointments

Andy Byford to be next Transport Commissioner for London

27 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Andy Byford, the former president and chief executive officer of New York City Transit Authority, has been confirmed as London’s new Transport Commissioner. He will join Transport for London (TfL) on 29 June, with the […]

Uncategorised

“Disgusting and frightening” spitting incident at Mile End tube station

22 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

While the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has brought out the best in some people, who have been helping the vulnerable and disadvantaged in society, it has unfortunately brought out the worst in others. At 11:30 on […]

Business

Government to provide up to £1.9 billion support to Transport for London

15 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 2

The Department for Transport (DfT) has agreed to support Transport for London (TfL) during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. TfL has kept transport services going, running 70 per cent of Underground services and 80 per cent […]

Business

TfL to furlough 7,000 staff

24 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, Transport for London is to place 7,000 staff on furlough to help safeguard its vital transport services. Since London entered lockdown on 23 March, Tube journeys have fallen […]

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  • Rail regulator recommends improvements in revenue protection
  • Plans for West Yorkshire trams receive major funding boost
  • Lumo awards £50 million contract to enhance and service its Class 222 trains to Alstom
  • First Siemens Vectron MS loco handed over to Italian operator RTC
  • More trains between Bradford and London following government investment
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
  • A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
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  • Phil Mortimer: A recent funded R&D project focused on the use of alternatives to steel for the ohl masts. This has several…
  • Nigel: Fully support this restoration from the East Lancashire side,existing infrastructure mostly well built and promises a highly efficient 12 mile…
  • Clive Broadhead: After the undoubtedly achievement of resurrecting the railways in Scotland why are the current NR management he'll bent on squandering…
  • The ORR has reported on its review of revenue protection practices on the railway.
  • Artist's impression of a West Yorkshire tram.
  • Visualisation of a Lumo Class 222 train.
  • The first of six Siemens Mobility Vectron MS locomotive has been handed over to RTC at at the Transport Logistic exhibition 2025 in Munich.
  • The first of six Siemens Mobility Vectron MS locomotive has been handed over to RTC at at the Transport Logistic exhibition 2025 in Munich.
    First Siemens Vectron MS loco handed over to Italian operator RTC
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  • More trains between Bradford and London following government investment
    19 May 2025 0
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
    19 May 2025 0
  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
    19 May 2025 0
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
    19 May 2025 0
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
    19 May 2025 0
  • The new FLIRT for A-Train will seat 323 passengers and enter service between Stockholm and Arlanda airport in 2029.
    A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
    19 May 2025 0
  • Campaigners urge PM to support more cross-Channel rail services
    17 May 2025 0
  •  Plan launched to improve Yorkshire’s rail network
    16 May 2025 0
  • Level crossing closed following “shocking misuse”
    16 May 2025 0
  • Still parked up – Grand Central to stay suspended throughout June
    20 May 2020 0
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  • Three senior appointments at Southeastern
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