The capital’s transport watchdog will discuss the upgrade of the Northern Line and the performance of the Central Line at a public meeting to be held this week. The meeting of London TravelWatch will also be looking at a Transport for London trials permitting motorcycles to use bus lanes and review the public’s response […]
Livingstone takes fares campaign to Southwark commuters
Ken Livingstone has been meeting shoppers and commuters in Sothwark today as his regular series of ‘Tell Ken’ events arrived in City Hall’s home borough.
Crossrail commits itself to cyclist safety
Over a 1,000 HGV drivers working for companies involved in the construction of the Crossrail rail project have completed a new cycle awareness scheme. Developed with input from cycling and road safety groups, the training programme is designed to increase driver awareness of cyclists and is mandatory for all drivers “working regularly” on the project. […]
Livingstone attack’s Mayor’s commitment to gay equality
As thousands of Londoners prepare to take part in this year’s Pride march, Boris Johnson’s commitment to gay equality has come under attack from rival Ken Livingstone. The former Mayor and Labour’s 2012 candidate has accused his successor of “downgrading” support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Londoners since taking over at City Hall. […]
Passengers give Overground top marks
The London Overground has been given top marks by passengers just weeks after it was named Britain’s most punctual surface rail service. In the latest survey conducted by rail watchdog Passenger Focus, 89% of passengers expressed satisfaction with London’s publicly owned rail service, 6% more than those praising private train services operating within the capital. […]
