The curious case of the two new London Underground maps
If you’ve got a hard copy of the new (December 2011) edition of the increasingly misnamed London Tube map, you may be wondering… … Read the full post »
Transport for London (TfL)
Read about Transport for London (TfL), the body which runs public transport in London.
TfL was created in 2000 as part of the introduction of a directly elected Mayor of London and the London Assembly. It replaced London Regional Transport (LRT).
The new London tube map (December 2011 version)
Just in time for Christmas, a new version of the London Underground’s tube map is out. … Read the full post »
New Blackfriars Bridge road layout proposals: the Lib Dem view
Yesterday GLA member Caroline Pidgeon joined Brian Paddick and others campaigning against Transport for London’s proposals for Blackfriars Bridge. Here’s the background to the issue with Caroline’s letter to TfL from April: I am writing as the Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson, to set out concerns with the new Blackfriars Bridge road layout proposals by Transport … Read the full post »
Oyster Card survey shows heavy interest in cutting coverage or raising prices
During the week I got an email in my inbox asking me to take part in a survey on behalf of the Passenger Demand Forecasting Council (“a body consisting of Transport for London and other industry bodies”) about the future of the Oyster touch in/touch out travel card used in London. The email went a … Read the full post »
Finsbury Park station: update on my mini-campaign
An update on my mini-campaign to improve the Oyster machine situation at Finsbury Park Tube station: Transport for London has now given me a detailed response. … Read the full post »
A tale of two holes – and a £39m price tag
In principle, I have no objection to people digging holes in the ground. … Read the full post »
Good news as £15m of Oyster refunds on the way
Hundreds of thousands of Tube passengers overcharged for ‘honest mistakes’ will share in a £15 million annual refund. … Read the full post »
The new London tube map (August 2011 version)
Two recent changes have triggered the production of a new version of the London tube (plus London Overground) map. … Read the full post »
Tottenham Court Road is on the move…
New maps have started appearing on the London Underground, with Tottenham Court Road moved slightly to the west. … Read the full post »
Bad news if you are calling Transport for London
I’ve got fairly lukewarm views of Transport for London’s phone helplines, mainly due to my experience attempting to report graffiti on bus stop shelters. … Read the full post »