#transport-for-london

#transport-for-london

Stations and depots across the London transport network have been transformed with gardens as part of an annual Transport for London (TfL) contest. The In Bloom competition, which started in 1910, sees TfL staff decorate stations and depots with flowers, fruits, vegetables and plants. To celebrate TfL's silver jubilee, the new Best Theme award was introduced, won by Highbury & Islington station. South Tottenham station won the top prize, the Best in Show award, as well as the Best Cultivated Garden.

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Footage from inside a faulty Jubilee line train, which became stuck between Westminster and Waterloo stations on Monday night, shows passengers filing out of what witnesses described as "hot and completely packed" carriages. One passenger told the BBC: "For about an hour or more we had no updates at all, not even from the driver, because the power was out."

Now mayor Sadiq Khan is finally waking up to nuisance caused by people playing music and have noisy conversations on speaker mode on the Transport for London travel network. In a new campaign, posters are appearing on the Elizabeth line urging travellers not to annoy fellow passengers by blaring out tunes or forcing them to hear two-way phone chats. The scheme, the latest part of Transport for London's (TfL) wider Travel Kind campaign, will then be rolled out on London's buses, the Docklands Light Railway, and Overground and Underground networks.

They are the scourge of the modern commute: passengers who play music or videos out loud. But amid widespread disapproval from fellow travellers, Transport for London (TfL) is trying to appeal to the better nature of headphone dodgers by asking them to be considerate and plug in. The new posters, which will start to appear on the Elizabeth line this week and on other TfL services, including London buses, in the autumn remind travellers to use headphones when listening to music or making calls.

The 60+ Oyster card resulted in Transport for London facing an estimated £84 million in lost revenue for the financial year 2023/24. This represented a significant increase from previous years, with losses of £71 million and £51 million.

Scores of foreign Transport for London (TfL) staff could be deported because of rule changes which mean they no longer qualify for visa sponsorship.

Police are seeking a topless man in connection with a sexual assault reported on the Underground on the Jubilee Line between Southwark and London Bridge.

"The new fleet, which has cost an estimated 942 million, was ordered to replace 33 of the oldest existing trains on the DLR network, some of which are over 30 years old."

Eight transport services have received a new design from Transport for London to mark its 25th anniversary, celebrating historical milestones like the launch of the Oyster card and the opening of the Elizabeth line.

Kneecap's poster for their upcoming Wembley Arena show was rejected by Transport for London due to concerns it might cause widespread or serious offense, despite previous promotions being allowed.

Highgate station, one of London's deepest Tube stations, has had its broken escalator fixed after eight months of inconvenience to passengers, particularly the elderly.

Transport for London (TfL) seeks a sponsor for the Waterloo & City line, offering full-line branding and opportunities for experiential marketing in central London.

A new station building is under construction at Colindale station, featuring a spacious ticket hall and step-free access to platforms.

Transport for London has implemented tolls for the new Thames tunnel, leading to increased congestion at alternative crossings like Tower Bridge, according to local residents.

The consultation revealed overwhelming support for regulating pedicabs, a form of unregulated public transport in London, with calls for safety measures and standards.

TfL's efforts to create wildlife-friendly verges have led to the introduction of 130,000m2 of wildflower spaces, enhancing biodiversity and public green spaces.

Dr. Neil Hudson expressed dismay at the increasing graffiti on the Central Line, likening it to being in a Gotham City train, lamenting a lack of deterrents.

The proposed changes to Elephant and Castle Tube station will make the experience of those using the station significantly better.

We expect the highest standards from bus drivers and operators servicing London's bus network and customers. Driving a bus is a significant responsibility and safety is paramount.

Alperton tube station is set to receive two new lifts, making it fully step-free for the first time, enhancing accessibility for all users.