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TfL seeks partner to restore “iconic” South Kensington Tube station

March 28, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

Located near the Science, Natural History and the Victoria and Albert museums, the station serves are the gateway to one of the capital’s most important and popular culture hubs.

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Questions raised after Sadiq Khan slashes night time economy funding

March 28, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

Both during his campaign for the Mayoralty and since taking office, Mr Khan has repeatedly spoken of the importance of London’s night scene which City Hall estimates is worth more than £26bn to the capital’s annual GDP.

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LibDem MP Sarah Olney says “welcome” South West Train improvements must not end rail devolution hopes

March 27, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

The MP, who ousted former Mayoral contender Zac Goldmsith in last December’s by-election, made her call after transport secretary Chris Grayling announced FirstGroup and MTR would take over the service from August.

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Lambeth politicians call for Met Police’s borough merger plans to be dropped

March 27, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

City Hall and Scotland Yard’s plans to scrap London’s 32 dedicated borough commanders and adopt a new structure of 12 regional commanders have been opposed by Lambeth’s three Labour MPs and the borough’s London Assembly member.

Filed Under: News, popular Tagged With: Met Borough Mergers

First Group and London Rail operator MTR to take over South West Trains franchise

March 27, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

From August a joint venture between FirstGroup and Hong Kong Metro operator MTR will replace Stagecoach as operators of the the busy commuter link.

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