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Contactless rail travel extended to all London airports with Stansted and Southend upgrade
From 14 December, passengers can tap in and out at all London airports as government-backed upgrades extend contactless rail ticketing.
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New DLR trains withdrawn over faulty brakes after just six weeks in service on London light railway
Docklands Light Railway removes new B23 trains after brake faults, with older stock covering services while engineers investigate and a reduced timetable remains in place.
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Alstom begins building ten new Elizabeth line trains in Derby to boost capacity and jobs
Construction has started on ten new Class 345 trains at Alstom Derby to meet growing passenger demand, support UK jobs, and expand the Elizabeth line.
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Piccadilly Line upgrade to receive independent quality assurance services
DB ESG and DB Systemtechnik will provide independent quality assurance for TfL’s new Piccadilly line trains, ensuring design, build, and testing meet strict standards.
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54 brand new DLR trains roll out this week
The first of 54 new DLR trains is now in service, offering increased capacity, accessibility, air conditioning, and modern features for London commuters.
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Transport for London upgrades internal systems cutting manual work by 2,000 hours
TfL aims to modernise internal systems with a new platform, reducing manual workloads and ensuring secure legacy data migration.
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London Underground to be disrupted by strikes, as Coldplay forced to reschedule shows
London Underground to be disrupted by RMT strikes from 7 - 11 September, with Coldplay having to reschedule Wembley shows.
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‘Headphone dodgers’ to be targeted by Transport for London
Transport for London targets ‘headphone dodgers’ with posters and social media campaign, encouraging passengers to use headphones and maintain a stress-free journey for all.
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Gibson’s Engineering wins TfL contract, reviving Glasgow’s historic St Rollox depot and creating jobs
A major contract with TfL will see Gibson’s Engineering overhaul wagons and create 40 skilled jobs in Springburn.
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TfL launches new priority seat design and urges passengers to be mindful of hidden disabilities
TfL introduces clearer priority seating across the network and encourages passengers to consider those with non-visible health conditions.
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Google Street View introduced to central London stations for enhanced journey planning
Google Street View has launched inside 18 central London stations, allowing passengers to virtually navigate facilities and plan journeys more confidently, with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity.
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Young Londoners’ inspiring posters encourage priority seat awareness on TfL network
Young Londoners’ creative posters encouraging priority seat awareness are now displayed across the TfL network, promoting inclusivity and accessibility for all travellers.
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Joint summit aims to improve safety on London’s public transport network
A TfL and London TravelWatch summit united transport leaders and community groups to enhance safety on London's public transport by tackling harassment and hate crime.
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TfL awards Elizabeth line operator contract to GTS Rail Operations Limited
TfL has appointed GTS Rail Operations Limited to operate the Elizabeth line from May 2025 under a seven-year contract, focusing on safety, performance and community support.
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Bank of England recruiter Philip Smith joins Railway Mission as trustee
Philip Smith, a lead recruiter at the Bank of England, has been appointed as a trustee of the Railway Mission, where he will bring his extensive HR experience to support pastoral care initiatives for the railway community.
