Trial Operations: Significant progress was made over Christmas on the commissioning of upgrades to the Elizabeth Line signalling, train software, control communications system and the tunnel ventilation system. With these successful upgrades, the next phase of Trial Operations will start…
Continue ReadingTfL: Bishopsgate Walking & Cycling Changes
As local residents, workers and visitors may be aware, Transport for London introduced a range of temporary changes to the A10 Bishopsgate highway in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. I think it’s fair to describe these changes as controversial –…
Continue ReadingCrossrail Update – November 2021
Operational Readiness The transition of the Liverpool Street to Shenfield service to a full nine-car Class 345 operation, with up to 22 trains commenced on 1 November and is expected to be complete by the end of this year. The…
Continue ReadingRMT Tube Strike – December 2021
Unfortunately, the RMT is proposing to take six further nights of action on the Central and Victoria lines over changes to rosters. Commuters should check before they travel and consider using buses. Further information is available here. Tube customers are…
Continue ReadingLiverpool Street – Crossrail Update
It’s been good to catch-up with colleagues at Transport for London today to get an update on the developments of Crossrail. The Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station was officially been transferred to Transport for London in July 2021. Liverpool Street…
Continue ReadingReduce the risk of your bike being stolen
The British Transport Police at Liverpool Street Station will be “bike marking” on Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st September 2021 between 16:00 & 18:00 outside the BTP office (follow the footway between platform 10 and the ticket office). Given the…
Continue ReadingProposed changes to Bus routes N21, N550 &N551
As part of the programme of work Transport for London (TfL) and the City of London are undertaking to improve pedestrian environment and safety around Bank station, TfL are making changes to bus routes N21, N550 and N551. They want…
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