The controversial Tube PPP scheme, which saw maintenance and upgrade work contracted out to private companies against the will of Londoners, is set to come to a close after Boris Johnson confirmed that Transport for London is to buy out the shareholders of Tube Lines.
Reflecting on 10 years of London Government
Though the occasion is destined to be overshadowed by General Election fever, May 4th marks ten years since Londoners voted in the first ever Greater London Authority elections.
Blackfriars redevelopment harnesses Thames to cut 2,000 lorry trips
Network Rail is to transport more than 14,000 tonnes of materials for the Blackfriars rail station redevelopment by barge on the River Thames after a successful trial to assess the suitability of the River Thames as an access route.
Boris launches the ELL, Assembly Members stay away
After creating a loud fuss over earlier plans for a launch, opposition AMs declined to attend the eventual opening, a decision which prompted obvious annoyance on the part of TfL officials.
Mayor and TfL officials open East London Line – UPDATED
Boris Johnson visited the new Dalston Junction London Overground station today to launch a “preview” service of the Overground’s East London line to passengers ahead of a full service starting on May 23rd.