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Assembly announces investigation into Tube performance

May 9, 2011 - Martin Hoscik

The London Assembly’s transport committee has announced a new investigation into the Tube’s performance and the outcomes of TFL’s investment in the network. Assembly Members are promising “a line-by-line look” at Transport for London’s performance compared to the promises made to Londoners when the upgrade programme began eight years ago.

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New northern line extension consultation launched

May 9, 2011 - Martin Hoscik

A new public on plans to extend the Northern Line to Battersea has opened, allowing local residents a chance to give their views on the scheme. Transport for London is working with key stakeholders including Treasury Holdings, owners of Battersea Power Station, to build two new stations on the line as part of a major redevelopment of the Vauxhall, Nine Elms and Battersea Opportunity Area.

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London joins UK in rejecting AV

May 6, 2011 - Martin Hoscik

Londoners have overwhelmingly rejected the proposal to change the way MPs are elected with 60.47% voting against the adoption of AV and 39.53% voting in favour. Votes in the referendum were counted on a borough basis which were then combined to produce a result for the entire London region. The total number of votes cast […]

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7/7 inquiry calls on London agencies to review procedures

May 6, 2011 - Martin Hoscik

The capital’s transport and emergency planning authorities are facing calls to review training and their handling of major incidents after 7/7 coroner Lady Justice Hallett published a series of recommendations which she hoped “may save lives” in event of a incident. Ruling that the 52 victims of the bomb attacks of July 7 2005 were […]

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Tube driver at centre of strikes wins unfair dismissal claim

May 6, 2011 - Martin Hoscik

London Underground bosses have been urged to return to the negotiating table after a tube driver whose sacking is behind a series of planned strikes won an employment tribunal claim of unfair dismissal.

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