London mayor says Transport for London at risk of bankruptcy
Transport for London (TfL) could become insolvent in “a matter of days”, the office of the mayor of London said over the weekend, as the office and the government traded barbs over the conditions for...Read more
Union ups the ante with call for 24-hour London tube strike
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has threatened to stage a 24-hour walkout of London Underground drivers on a weekday. This puts additional pressure on Transport for London (TfL) and the UK government in...Read more
London Underground drivers’ night strike enters fifth week
The so-called Night Tube is set to be hit by strikes for a fifth consecutive week, as London Underground drivers and executives are still at odds over rosters and work/live balance.Read moreTransport for London support extended
Transport for London (TfL) will receive extended support from the UK Government until 11 December 2021. An agreement of 1.08 billion pounds (around 1.3 billion euros) was made on Tuesday, 1 June. One of the...Read more
New London Underground trains presented for Piccadilly line
Transport for London (TfL) and Siemens Mobility have unveiled the design of the new generation Tube trains for the Piccadilly line last week. 94 of these new trains will soon be in production to replace...Read more
London Underground saved with massive second bail out
Transport for London has been granted a second massive bail out package by the UK government. Westminster has agreed to a package of support, worth 1.8 billion British pounds (two billion euros) to keep services...Read more
London Underground to be powered with green energy
The London Underground, the world’s first metro network, will become an innovator in the energy-consuming policy. Instead of using conventional electricity, it will be powered with solar and wind energy. The city authorities plan to...Read more
Bail out on British trams
There was no light relief for light rail, as metro systems across the UK suffer precipitous lockdown downturns in patronage. However, a belated support package may safeguard services in a number of UK cities in...Read more
Coronavirus impact on railways: 17 March
RailTech starts an everyday overview dedicated to the impact of coronavirus on the rail sector in Europe. We will inform about major developments in this area.Read more
CAF supplies 43 driverless trains to London
Transport for London (TfL) has chosen a supplier for new rolling stock to be operated on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). Spanish company CAF will deliver 43 five-car driverless trains. The deal also includes technical...Read more
First trips of Aventra trains on London Overground
Two brand new Aventra electric trains were entered into service on the London Overground network, suburban rail service in the British capital and its outskirts. The passengers can use the vehicles on the Gospel Oak...Read more