London News and Comment
Originally due to open in December 2018, the railway is now severely over budget and its delayed opening is having a significant negative impact on Transport for London’s already under pressure finances due to the loss of fares and commercial income.
Tube passengers will now get more accurate information about interchanges and wait times after Transport for London used WiFi data to boost accuracy of its online Journey Planner tool.
Brown, who became Transport Commissioner in July 2015 after previously serving as London Underground Manager and Chief Operating Officer, will step down at the end of the current Mayoral term in May.
The display features more than 12,000 fireworks, 2,000 lighting cues and 30 tonnes of equipment, choreographed to music. Attendance is limited to ticket holders and tickets must be bought in advance via www.london.gov.uk/nye.
The agency originally planned to redevelop the property into flats and with project partners TateHindle had worked with English Heritage to develop a residential led scheme which it said would respect and preserve “the building’s history and architectural significance.”
