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Issue 40: April 2012
London Transport News
April
New entrance to West Croydon station provides better access for all
All the world's poets on the Tube
Major resurfacing works to take place along Victoria Embankment across Easter Bank Holiday weekend
Temporary changes to bus services during London 2012 Games test event in Woolwich.
Capital's rogue limousines targeted
Out-of-hours deliveries to be encouraged during London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
MUMS-to-be travelling by Tube can get a baby on board badge so passengers know they may need to sit down
March
London Underground publishes latest performance figures
Improvement works to begin at Bow roundabout
Work continues in London Bridge Station area
Limited edition Oyster cards commemorate a summer of celebration
DfT announces funding which will see 70 additional hybrid buses on London's streets
Mercedes-Benz initiative to help London cabbies deliver cleaner air
Wretch 32 and Stooshe take to YouTube in support of latest road safety campaign
UK's leading personal safety charity backs TfL's real-time bus information service
Mayor announces innovative technology is helping traffic flow more smoothly and cut disruption
Mayor welcomes improvements to key piers in time for the 2012 Games
First electric charge points installed at Games venue to support 2012 Games fleet and leave green legacy
Plans for London 2012 Games transport legacy unveiled
Mayor gets green light to levy hefty charges on utilities who dig up London's busiest roads from June 2012
Victoria Coach Station celebrates its 80th birthday
Excellence and bravery recognised at London Bus Awards
'Stop. Think. Live.' - Transport for London urges teenagers not to get distracted on the roads
TfL sets out London 2012 Games road event plans
Major eastern expansion of Mayor's flagship Barclays Cycle Hire scheme goes live
Top London attractions announce Games-time 'after work' offers to encourage Londoners to re-time their commute
Hammersmith Flyover work to restore full traffic use continues apace
Report on air quality indicates no significant impacts expected during London 2012 Games
London's utility bosses agree action plan for less disruptive roadworks
Tube set to post most reliable performance figures for a decade
Spiderweb reduces theft on London transport by 14 per cent
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