NAO: poor governance and leadership led to Metronet failure

A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) into the failure of collapsed Tube PPP contractor Metronet has blamed “poor corporate governance and leadership” for the firm’s demise.

Tube PPP annual report published

London Underground has published its annual report into the performance of Tube PPP companies Metronet and Tube Lines.

RMT Announces Two Tube Strikes

The RMT has announced members working as cleaners and maintenance staff on the London Underground are to stage two strikes over pay.

Metronet Control Passes To TfL

Control of the failed tube contractor Metronet, which collapsed last year after shareholders withdrew support from the company, officially passed to Transport for London at one minute past midnight Monday.

Mayor Appoints New Chief of Staff

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has named businessman Tim Parker as his new Chief of Staff and ‘Chief Executive’ of the GLA Group, City Hall announced earlier today.

Livingstone Sets Out ‘Transport Choice’

Ken Livingstone has said the future of transport in London is ‘the big choice’ facing voters next week.

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