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DLR fleet to be upgraded after TfL board heeds warnings over risk to service levels

May 17, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

The new fleet of walk-through trains would feature air-conditioning and USB ports, allowing passengers to charge their mobile devices while travelling, and boost capacity by over 30 per cent.

Filed Under: News, top

Samsung Pay joins Transport for London’s contactless payment revolution

May 16, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

The app, which can be downloaded from the Samsung Galaxy Apps store, allows customers to register their MasterCard and Visa credit and debit cards and pay for goods of services by tapping the phone on the contactless card reader.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Contactless Fares

Win a preview of the Natural History Museum’s iconic Hintze Hall

May 15, 2017 - Staff

This summer showcases the Museum’s transformation into a Natural History Museum for the future. Plunging through the heart of Museum’s iconic main hall, a gigantic blue whale skeleton will lead a cast of natural world stars, telling the dramatic story of evolution, diversity in the world today and our urgent role in the planet’s future.

Filed Under: News

Early general election delays handover of London Fire Brigade to City Hall

May 15, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

Mayor Sadiq Khan has been told he’ll have to wait at least another 12 months before gaining direct control of the capital’s fire brigade, with Whitehall civil servants blaming next month’s general election for the delay.

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Minister criticised after calling for London train improvements just months after Govt drops rail devolution plan

May 13, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

Ms Greening, who is hoping to retain her Putney seat at next month’s General Election, has promised to lobby for “extra South West trains capacity” if she’s re-elected.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: General Election 2017

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