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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…

29 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

TfL introduces clearer priority seating across the network and encourages passengers to consider those with non-visible health conditions.

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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…

26 November 2024 | By Global Railway Review

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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£200,000 paid out in ‘device clash’ refunds could be tip of the iceberg warns transport watchdog

Transport watchdog, London TravelWatch, has warned customers to check for…

9 May 2024 | By Emily Budgen

Transport watchdog, London TravelWatch, has warned customers to check for possible device clashes when using PAYG systems.

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COMMENT: London TravelWatch Chief Exec Michael Roberts

London TravelWatch Chief Executive Michael Roberts has issued a comment…

15 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen

London TravelWatch Chief Executive Michael Roberts has issued a comment on the naming of the London Overground services by TfL.

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Demand for rail travel outpaces growth in economy and employment

Growth in rail travel has outpaced the strengthening economy and…

24 October 2014 | By Rail Delivery Group

Growth in rail travel has outpaced the strengthening economy and rising employment levels over the last six months, according to new figures...

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Time to move on from if to how hs2 will run, say rail leaders

Rail industry leaders set out five key priorities to ensure…

14 March 2014 | By The Rail Delivery Group

Rail industry leaders set out five key priorities to ensure HS2 becomes the backbone of a growing railway, maximising the benefits to the country...

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Boom in rail travel creates 10,000 jobs

"Not only are operators growing the market for train travel,…

30 September 2013 | By ATOC

"Not only are operators growing the market for train travel, they are also increasing their workforce..."

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Crime on Britain’s railways falls for ninth successive year

Crime on Britain’s railways falls for ninth year but theft…

12 August 2013 | By British Transport Police

Crime on Britain’s railways falls for ninth year but theft of passenger property rises as thieves target mobile technology...

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Train companies respond to High Speed Rail announcement

Responding to the announcement on HS2, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive…

28 January 2013 | By Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC)

Responding to the announcement on HS2, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of the ATOC...

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Capacity, efficiency, safety – ATOC and Network Rail back 30-year Railway Technical Strategy

New technology that could boost the capacity of the network...

14 December 2012 | By ATOC

New technology that could boost the capacity of the network...

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Crime down on Britain’s railways

The long term downward trend in crime on Britain’s rail…

17 May 2012 | By British Transport Police

The long term downward trend in crime on Britain’s rail systems has continued with a 9.1% fall...

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ATOC sets out high level overview on rolling stock numbers

ATOC has set out the industry’s options for additional vehicles…

8 May 2012 | By ATOC

ATOC has set out the industry’s options for additional vehicles between 2014 and 2019 (Control Period 5)...

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Rail industry calls for tough new measures on metal theft

The rail industry called for tough new measures to deal…

8 November 2011 | By Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC)

The rail industry called for tough new measures to deal with cable theft...

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Train companies respond to National Passenger Survey

In response to the publication of the latest National Passenger…

29 June 2011 | By Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC)

In response to the publication of the latest National Passenger Survey, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive, ATOC, said...

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