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Record-breaking week for bus journeys as passenger numbers continue to rise

Industry news, News / 16 May 2013 / Transport for London (TfL)

A record-breaking week on London’s bus network has seen passenger numbers reach their highest level since before 1960. With an estimated 49.5 million journeys made between 28 April and 4 May there are now as many bus journeys being made in London each week as in the rest of England combined.

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Contract awarded to increase Vauxhall Tube station capacity

News / 15 May 2013 /

Vauxhall Tube station will be transformed over the next few years, with a £36 million modernisation by Transport for London (TfL) as part of wider investment designed to support the growth and regeneration of the surrounding area.

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Consultation opens on proposed routes for Crossrail 2

Industry news, News / 15 May 2013 / Network Rail

With London’s population set to boom, plans are underway for a vital new rail line, Crossrail 2, in order to support this future growth. Today the plans moved a step closer with Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail launching a public consultation on the proposed routes. (more…)

Mayor heads to Northern Ireland to meet bus workers who benefit from Capital’s investment

Industry news, News / 10 May 2013 / TfL

The Mayor of London is in Northern Ireland today (10 May) to open a manufacturing plant that will build the chassis for the new bus for London. The order for 600 of these new buses is set to provide 50 new jobs and the Mayor’s visit highlights how investment in the capital’s transport system has the knock on benefit of providing jobs and growth throughout the rest of the UK.

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New buses deliver multi-million pound saving

Industry news, News / 3 May 2013 / TfL

Transport for London (TfL) has today confirmed that the final costs for the purchase of 600 new bus for London vehicles, along with the way that the buses are being procured, mean that millions of pounds will be saved over the life of the vehicles.

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Tube smashes performance records in its 150th year

Industry news, News / 1 May 2013 / TfL

London Underground (LU) smashed all previous performance records during 2012/13, according to new figures released today by Transport for London (TfL).

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Boarding ramps to be introduced at 19 additional stations

Industry news, News / 30 April 2013 / TfL

Transport for London (TfL) today announced that boarding ramps – used to bridge the gap between platform and train at Tube stations – will be introduced to all remaining step-free stations where it’s feasible to deploy them this summer.

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New Tube extension for south London moves one step closer

Industry news, News / 30 April 2013 / TfL

Thousands of people in south London are one step closer to having better access to the Tube as Transport for London (TfL) today confirmed that it has applied for powers to build and run an extension of the Northern line to Battersea from Kennington via Nine Elms. If the Tube link goes ahead travel to the West End and the City would be cut to 15 minutes from the Battersea area. If planning powers are obtained from the Government, and a funding package is in place, then construction of the Northern line extension could begin in 2015 with the two new stations opening in 2020.

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Latest performance figures show Tube on track for most reliable year ever

Industry news, News / 24 April 2013 / TfL

New figures from the start of 2013 show that London Underground (LU) customers continue to see solid reliability performance on the Tube as the network remains on track to record its most reliable year on record.

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DLR announces short list of bidders for new franchise

Industry news, News / 17 April 2013 / TfL

Transport for London (TfL) today announced the names of the companies shortlisted to bid for its new Docklands Light Railway (DLR) franchise.

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First new bus for London ‘production vehicles’ leave the factory

Industry news, News / 12 April 2013 / Transport for London (TfL)

A production line set up to manufacture a fleet of the Mayor’s new buses for London has despatched its first completed buses to the capital. The first two buses have left the Wrightbus factory in Northern Ireland, these will be followed by another four next week and a further 594 over the next three years. When they arrive in London the buses will initially be used for driver training and familiarisation.

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Contactless payment cards used for one million bus journeys in London

Industry news, News / 10 April 2013 / TfL

One million bus journeys in London have now been paid for using a contactless debit, credit or charge card. This is an encouraging sign to Transport for London (TfL) that Londoners are keen to make the most of this easy and convenient way to pay for their travel.

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Wide aisle gates at 180 Tube stations means more independent and quicker journeys

Industry news, News / 4 April 2013 / TfL

In order to help wheelchair and guide dog users, parents with buggies and passengers with luggage a further batch of wide aisle gates have been installed making a total of 348 gates at London Underground stations.

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