Plans for Transport for London to take control of more surface rail services could be announced by April.
Passenger watchdog renews call for rail devolution
The capital’s passenger watchdog has used the London Overground’s fifth anniversary to renew calls for further rail devolution. The former Silverlink services were transferred to Transport for London (TfL) in 2007, heralding a major investment programme that has brought passengers new trains, additional staffing and more reliable services. As a result of the investment, the […]
TravelWatch calls for South Eastern franchise changes
The capital’s passenger watchdog says the Mayor and TfL should gain control of South Eastern rail services operating in London.
TravelWatch: City Hall should have greater say over rail fares
London’s passenger watchdog says the Mayor of London should have a greater role in setting National Rail fares. The call by London Travelwatch comes as train operators announced average fare increases of 6.2 per cent from January. Currently the Mayor, through Transport for London, sets the fares for the Tube, buses, DLR and London Overground […]
Financing London – “Please Sir, I want some more”
The London Finance Commission looking into funding for the capital has to take into account the realities of ever tighter central control of all aspects of government, says Damian Hockney. At a time when regions across the EU are having their powers stripped away at the behest of Brussels, there is, he believes, no chance […]
