London Transport News
September
Community cycling grants to help Londoners discover cycling
Air-conditioned trains start running on the Circle line
TfL reminds Oyster customers how to 'get back any money you haven't spent'
Oars at the ready for the start of The Great River Race 2013 August
London Tramlink orders four new trams for Wimbledon branch
London Overground's Kensington Olympia station works completed
As hot weather returns to the Capital - TfL teams up with Belu to give out bottles of water on the Tube
London Overground moves to Oyster only for sales of season Travelcards
Changes to bus route 339 are just what the doctor ordered
TfL consults on Mayor's pledge to make it easier to 'Stop and Shop'
TfL consults on proposals to stop accepting cash fare payments on London buses
Contractor appointed to prepare London Overground network for longer trains
Works under way to boost capacity and reliability on Docklands Light Railway
Transport for London and its policing partners step up enforcement of 'bike boxes' to help improve cycle safety in the Capital
Tube starts challenging summer period with continued high reliability
Harrow Community Transport charity gets a ticket to ride with use of town centre bus stop
Transport for London invites architects to submit plans on 55 Broadway
TfL confirms shortlist of bidders for ticketing and fare collection services July
Tube stations blooming in 150th year of the Tube
TfL and Crossrail unveil new images of Tottenham Court Road station as major new transport hub takes shape
Woolwich Ferry rekindles its annual charity river trip
Green light for Crossrail station at Woolwich
Paying Congestion Charge in shops and petrol stations to end as popularity falls
DNA 'Spit Kits' reduce spit attacks on staff by 75 per cent over a decade of fighting antisocial behaviour
Just two weeks to go to respond to the Crossrail 2 consultation
The London 2012 Games transport legacy: one year on
Transport for London recognises outstanding and inspirational staff at London Bus Awards
Discussions between Capco and TfL advance to bring forward the Earls Court Masterplan
One Way at Highbury & Islington Tube station
Mayor's Roads Task Force sets out bold new vision for London's 21st century streets and roads
TfL announces beat the heat plan for summer 2013
Summer poems with London connections
Bidder selected for Bank station upgrade project
TfL to take over key commuter rail routes out of Liverpool Street station
Dial-a-Ride's star performers recognised at annual awards
TfL's famous Oyster card celebrates ten successful years making journeys easier for customers
Transport for London launches new cashless payments and cheaper season ticket prices across all of its car parks
TfL opens its doors to a new generation of transport workers June
Leading charity recognises TfL with Travel Exemplars' Award
One year after opening the Emirates Air Line is bringing jobs and growth to east London
Total number of casualties across London down during 2012
Transport for London flies the rainbow flag to help celebrate London Pride week 2013
Tube performance continues where it left off after record-breaking year
TfL Annual Report 2012-13 - delivering for London
TfL announces shortlist of bidders to run Crossrail services
New TfL website available for customer testing
Work begins on new entrance at Bank but major upgrade depends on commitment from government
London Overground remains passengers' favourite
New BBC documentary series to show how Transport for London keeps the Capital's roads and buses moving
TfL announces new bus services for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Travel mentoring service for disabled Londoners launches in Sutton
LEGO® builds Tube maps past, present and future to celebrate 150 years of London Underground
Trial closure of Narrow Way results in changes to bus routes in Hackney town centre
Work on Barclays Cycle Superhighway 5 to begin this summer as consultation results show positive support for the scheme
TfL develops new Professional Services Frameworks to deliver savings
Mayor's new road safety plan aims to dramatically cut casualties on the Capital's streets
Counting down to better bus information
Work to deliver 3km of new segregated Barclays Cycle Superhighway in Newham to begin in June 2013 May
TfL launches Countdown Digital Sign service - offering real time bus arrival information in public spaces
Funding secured to expand Europe's largest green bus fleet
Lowest ever rates of crime on the transport system
TfL, VOSA and Metropolitan Police increase enforcement against dangerous commercial vehicles using Blackwall Tunnel
Thames Clippers Putney to Blackfriars River Bus service is a sail away success
New school rate on the Emirates Air Line means pupils can swap classrooms for high-flying cabins
Congestion Charge changes begin to take effect
Record-breaking week for bus journeys as passenger numbers continue to rise
Contract awarded for major construction work to increase Vauxhall Tube station capacity and make it step free
Applications open for Apprentice Oyster photocard
Consultation opens on proposed routes for Crossrail 2
BBC documentary celebrates 150 years of the Tube
Mayor heads to Northern Ireland to meet bus workers who benefit from Capital's investment
Transport for London orders additional London Overground carriages
Consultation reveals continued support for new river crossings in east London
London Overground puts music on the tracks
New buses deliver multi-million pound saving
BikeSafe-London celebrates 10 years of improving rider safety across London
TfL consults on proposed changes to bus routes in Hackney town centre
Tube smashes performance records in its 150th year April
New Tube extension for south London moves one step closer
Boarding ramps to be introduced at 19 additional stations
TfL proactively publishes Chief Officers' expense claims
Major cycle safety trial showcases how the UK could adopt innovative junction designs
Mayor hails London's lane rental scheme as roadworks disruption is cut by over a third at traffic hotspots
Brand new Sunday service for route B12
TfL teams up with policing partners to crack down on Oyster card fraud
Latest performance figures show Tube on track for most reliable year ever
Ultra Low Emission Discount to make Congestion Charge scheme greener
DLR announces short list of bidders for new franchise
Woolwich Ferries celebrate 50 years of service
TfL delivers live bus arrival information on digital signs
First new bus for London 'production vehicles' leave the factory
TfL work with the Metropolitan Police to donate unclaimed bikes to West London charity
iBoat to help passengers navigate the Thames
Contactless payment cards used for one million bus journeys in London
New ticket gates at Kensington (Olympia) station
Couple's wedded bliss starts down the aisle Underground
Customer satisfaction high as Emirates Air Line carries two million passengers
Barclays Cycle Hire southwest extension construction works begin
Wide-aisle gates at 180 Tube stations means more independent and quicker journeys
DLR carries record-breaking one hundred million passengers in one year
Transport for London team up with policing partners to donate unclaimed bikes to local charity
Below inflation taxi fare increase to take effect - reminder
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