Boris Johnson has called for another multibillion-pound railway to be built in London after marking the completion of Crossrail. The Prime Minister said the Government would back Crossrail 2 – a proposed north-south rail link across London – but the capital’s businesses would need to develop a plan to pay for it. He said: “The real thing for us now is to think about … [Read more...] about UK PM Announces Support for Shelved North-South Crossrail 2 Line
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Queen beams in sunshine yellow for surprise visit to open Elizabeth Line in London
The Queen has made a surprise appearance to officially open the completed Elizabeth line, named in her honor. She was given an Oyster card and shown how to use it on a ticket machine. The 96-year-old monarch, who now rarely carries out public engagements outside of her royal residences, joined her youngest son the Earl of Wessex at Paddington Station for the royal visit … [Read more...] about Queen beams in sunshine yellow for surprise visit to open Elizabeth Line in London
Bank branch of Northern line reopens after ‘vital’ work to ease Tube congestion
A key London Underground section has been reopened following a 17-week closure for major improvement work. Services resumed on the Bank branch of the Northern line on Monday after what London mayor Sadiq Khan described as “vital” work to ease congestion. The closure enabled 550 construction staff to complete a new Tube train tunnel and passenger concourse at Bank station … [Read more...] about Bank branch of Northern line reopens after ‘vital’ work to ease Tube congestion
Tube Histories: A Brief History of the Circle Line
Prior to its expansion with a line to Hammersmith, the Circle Line lived up to its name by forming a loop that encircles much of inner London. Running through Chelsea and Kensington, the City of London, Hackney, Islington, the City of Westminster, and now to Hammersmith and Fulham, the Circle Line runs through practically every major Underground and railway station in London. … [Read more...] about Tube Histories: A Brief History of the Circle Line
Crossrail is Coming: Frequently Asked Questions about the New Elizabeth Line Opening May 24th
The long-awaited Elizabeth line will finally open on May 24. Here are 10 key questions that have been asked about it and about what impact it will have on transport journeys in London. What area will the Elizabeth line cover? It will run from Reading in Berkshire and Heathrow Airport in west London, to Shenfield in Essex and Abbey Wood in south-east London, via the … [Read more...] about Crossrail is Coming: Frequently Asked Questions about the New Elizabeth Line Opening May 24th
Finally: London’s new £19bn Elizabeth line to open on May 24 – Crossrail Arrives!
London’s delayed and over-budget Elizabeth line railway will finally open on Tuesday, May 24, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. Services will initially operate from Mondays to Saturdays, allowing further testing and software updates to take place on Sundays. Crossrail – the project to build the new east-west railway – was due to be completed in December 2018 and was … [Read more...] about Finally: London’s new £19bn Elizabeth line to open on May 24 – Crossrail Arrives!
Tube Histories: A Brief History of the Central Line
For over 121 years, the Central Line has been a central part of the London Underground. Its importance is can be exemplified by the fact that it’s the longest Tube line in the city at forty-six miles that serve forty-nine stations, from West Ruislip to Essex. The Central Line has been a vital part of London’s history and culture since it opened in 1900, and we’re going to … [Read more...] about Tube Histories: A Brief History of the Central Line
A Brief History of the Bakerloo Line
Like a lightning bolt running through the city, the Bakerloo line gets passengers where they’re going nearly as fast and has been doing so for over 100 years. Its name is a portmanteau of two parts of London through which it ran when it first opened in 1906. You might be interested to learn, however, that its history goes back well before this and into the 19th Century when … [Read more...] about A Brief History of the Bakerloo Line
A Brief History of the Hammersmith & City Railway
Every day people take a London Underground train to get from point A to point B without considering the history of the lines they take. Underground Tube lines actually have some pretty fascinating histories, including the Hammersmith & City Line. This line actually started as an extension of the Metropolitan Line, which had opened in 1863 as the first underground railway … [Read more...] about A Brief History of the Hammersmith & City Railway
Designer behind London Underground seat fabric honored with blue plaque
English Heritage has unveiled a blue plaque in honor of the designer behind the London Underground seat fabric. Enid Marx, who was celebrated for her industrial textile designs, has been commemorated outside her home in Islington, London where she lived and worked for more than 30 years. Her most notable work includes the 1937 commission for the London Tube seating and … [Read more...] about Designer behind London Underground seat fabric honored with blue plaque
First Look at the New Piccadilly Line Tube Trians Being Built in Yorkshire
Future contracts for London transport schemes which support jobs across the country are at risk without long-term funding from the Government, the capital’s mayor is warning. Sadiq Khan visited the Siemens Mobility facility, where half the 94 new Piccadilly line Tube trains are due to be built, in Goole in East Yorkshire on Monday. The trains, which passengers will see … [Read more...] about First Look at the New Piccadilly Line Tube Trians Being Built in Yorkshire
Tube Histories: A Brief History of the Metropolitan Line
Welcome to a new series on the histories of each of the London Underground lines. Of course, if we’re going to start anywhere, why not start with the line that began it all? The Metropolitan Line has been around since opening in 1863 and was the first underground transport railway anywhere in the world. This gives the Met the richest history of any public transport in London … [Read more...] about Tube Histories: A Brief History of the Metropolitan Line
Crossrail Begins Running Daily Tests To Open Soon to the Public
Crossrail will operate empty trains for several weeks to ensure the service is “absolutely flawless” when it opens, the boss of Transport for London (TfL) said. Andy Byford, London’s transport commissioner, told reporters he does not want the launch of the capital’s new railway to be reminiscent of the botched opening of Heathrow’s Terminal 5. Hundreds of flights were … [Read more...] about Crossrail Begins Running Daily Tests To Open Soon to the Public
London Alert: Warning over Tube services ahead of strike Tuesday and Thursday
London Underground is set to be crippled on Tuesday because of a strike by thousands of workers amid a warning there could be no Tube services because of the action.There will be a similar scale of disruption during a second walkout on Thursday, with a knock-on impact on Wednesday and Friday.Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are taking action in a dispute … [Read more...] about London Alert: Warning over Tube services ahead of strike Tuesday and Thursday
London Alert: Strikes by London Underground workers to go ahead next week
Strikes by London Underground (LU) workers are to go ahead next week after talks failed to resolve a dispute over jobs, pensions and conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union will walk out next Tuesday and Thursday (March 1 and 3), threatening disruption to Tube services across the capital. The RMT said during talks at conciliation service Acas … [Read more...] about London Alert: Strikes by London Underground workers to go ahead next week
Transport for London scraps face masks rule
Public transport users in London will no longer be required to wear face masks from Thursday. Transport for London (TfL) announced that face coverings will stop being a condition of carriage following the “shift in the Government’s approach” towards living with coronavirus. It added that “decreasing infection rates in London” were also a factor in its decision. The … [Read more...] about Transport for London scraps face masks rule
London Underground and bus fares to increase from next month
Fares on the London Underground and buses in the capital will rise from March 1, the mayor has announced. Sadiq Khan said pay-as-you-go fares will increase by 10p in zone one from £2.40 to £2.50 (this is the fare usually used by tourists who have an Oyster Card or use Contactless). Bus fares will increase by 10p to £1.65, while its Hopper fares – which allow unlimited … [Read more...] about London Underground and bus fares to increase from next month
London Alert: Tube Strikes Coming in March – London Underground workers back strike action
Thousands of London Underground workers are to stage two 24-hour strikes next month in a dispute over jobs, pay and conditions. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said around 10,000 of its members will walk out on March 1 and 3. The union has been seeking assurances over jobs, pay, pensions and working conditions amid fears of cuts in Transport for London (TfL) … [Read more...] about London Alert: Tube Strikes Coming in March – London Underground workers back strike action
Arsenal unveils shirt inspired by London Underground seats
A Premier League club has unveiled a new shirt inspired by London Underground seats. The design of the new Arsenal shirt was influenced by the bold pattern which appears on Piccadilly line trains that run past the club’s north London stadium. The shirts were created following a collaboration between the club, Transport for London and sportswear manufacturer … [Read more...] about Arsenal unveils shirt inspired by London Underground seats
Crossrail (aka Elizabeth Line) ‘on track’ to begin passenger services in first half of 2022
Passenger services on London’s delayed and over budget Crossrail project are on track to begin by the end of June, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. The railway will initially operate between Abbey Wood and Paddington through new tunnels under central London. It will be known as the Elizabeth line once services begin. Crossrail was planned to open in full … [Read more...] about Crossrail (aka Elizabeth Line) ‘on track’ to begin passenger services in first half of 2022
London’s Elizabeth line reaches dress rehearsal stage ahead of 2022 launch
A new Tube line is in the dress rehearsal stage before opening to passengers next year, Transport for London (TfL) has said. Londoners will be able to take the Elizabeth line between Paddington and Abbey Wood from the first half of 2022. The line is currently undergoing the trial stage, to ensure the safety and reliability of the railway for public use and to test the … [Read more...] about London’s Elizabeth line reaches dress rehearsal stage ahead of 2022 launch
London’s Night Tube to return in November
London Underground’s Night Tube will resume next month after being suspended in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Transport for London (TfL) said services on the Central and Victoria lines will run through the night on Fridays and Saturdays from Saturday, November 27. Tens of thousands of people signed a petition calling for the Night Tube to resume to help … [Read more...] about London’s Night Tube to return in November
London’s Black History Celebrated in New Black history Themed Tube map
London’s Tube map has been reimagined to celebrate the contribution black people have made to British life throughout history. The 272 station names have been replaced by notable black figures from pre-Tudor times to the present day. They include the first black woman to serve in the Royal Navy, who disguised herself as a man called William Brown. Putting … [Read more...] about London’s Black History Celebrated in New Black history Themed Tube map
London Underground Northern Line extension to Nine Elms and Battersea opens to great fanfare
London Underground’s first major line expansion this century has opened (discounting a new station at Heathrow in 2008). Two new Northern line stations opened in south London following a £1.1 billion project. The first train on the new route departed from Battersea Power Station at 5.28 am. The ticket hall at Nine Elms station (TfL/PA) It called at the other new … [Read more...] about London Underground Northern Line extension to Nine Elms and Battersea opens to great fanfare
The Tube: New stations added to Tube map in major network expansion to Battersea Power Station
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled a new Tube map showing the first major expansion of the network this century. The map features the two new stations making up the Northern line extension in south London. Trains will begin serving Nine Elms, and Battersea Power Station from around 5.30 am on Monday. The ticket hall at Nine Elms station (TfL/PA) It is the … [Read more...] about The Tube: New stations added to Tube map in major network expansion to Battersea Power Station
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