Transport Briefing

Double Thames crossing consultation launched

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Transport for London has launched an initial public consultation seeking views on a new road tunnel at Silvertown and a new vehicle ferry crossing at Gallions Reach. The proposed new road tunnel...

Johnson rail grab aims to end two-tier network

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has renewed calls for the government to devolve control of railways in the capital. In a new rail strategy published this week, the Mayor asks for powers to franchise...

Crossrail revises C315 Connaught Tunnel strategy

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Plans to rebuild the Connaught Tunnel in east London for Crossrail have been torn up in favour of a new strategy that cuts costs and reduces risks for workers. The Victorian-built tunnel was last...

London electric vehicle plans behind target

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Mayoral targets for electric vehicles are likely to be missed, according to a new report by the London Assembly's Environment Committee. DVLA figures show that there are currently 2,313 electric...

South Ken shared space brings users together

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

London's Exhibition Road has been officially reopened today (1 February) following completion of an ambitious project to create a Continental style piazza alongside London's famous museums. The new...

DLR prepares for Games with extra 3-car trains

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Docklands Light Railway has announced further service improvements following completion of infrastructure allowing longer trains to operate. Weekday trains on the Bank to Woolwich Arsenal route have...

Vinci wins �44m sub-surface rail depot upgrade

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

London Underground has awarded Vinci Construction the contract to deliver major upgrades of two sub-surface line depots. The �44.3m package will see facilities at Ealing Common and Upminster, in...

Traffic light crossing countdowns go London-wide

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Pedestrian countdown technology is to be rolled out at traffic lights across London following trials at eight locations in the capital. Digital countdown displays, telling people how long they have...

Westminster off-peak parking overhaul reversed

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

City of Westminster Council has bowed to pressure to rethink parking charges in central London on evenings and Sunday afternoons. In August 2011 Westminster's cabinet formally approved a raft of new...

New Bus for London extra spending agreed

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Transport for London's finance managing director Steve Allen has agreed to increase the spending envelope for the New Bus for London to ensure eight prototypes are delivered in time for the Mayoral...