London News and Comment
Plans to close ticket offices at 51 London Overground stations were unveiled last year, with TfL rail boss Jon Fox claiming the take-up of Oyster and contactless payment was “creating an opportunity to improve the way stations are managed and how staff serve customers.”
Transport for London have confirmed that a series of cuts to the bus network are to proceed, despite opposition from local politicians, passengers and the capital’s transport watchdog, London Travelwatch.
The agency has appointed Catalyst Housing to develop land at Canons Park, Rayners Lane and Stanmore Underground Stations and says that in addition to the new homes, the sites will also see improvements to the public realm, plus enhanced pedestrian and cycling connectivity.
Transport for London says it will be able to invest £1bn in frontline services, including introducing new trains on the Piccadilly line, after completing the sale and leaseback of its Elizabeth line trains.
As the largest delivery agency under the mayor’s control, TfL has been tasked with playing a major role in delivering on his manifesto pledge to boost the number of affordable homes available.
