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54 brand new DLR trains roll out this week
The first of 54 new DLR trains is now in…
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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Mayors take Eurostar to London as rail steps up for climate delivery ahead of COP30
City leaders mark Paris Agreement anniversary with Eurostar journey, highlighting…
City leaders mark Paris Agreement anniversary with Eurostar journey, highlighting rail’s vital role in achieving global climate goals.
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Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday,’ we cover TPE’s extra…
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday,’ we cover TPE’s extra concert-night trains, Thameslink employees honoured with British Empire Medals and London Overground’s new culturally inspired line names and colours.
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TfL launches major investment to expand accessible toilets across London’s transport network
TfL has unveiled a five-year plan to install new accessible…
TfL has unveiled a five-year plan to install new accessible toilets and upgrade existing facilities, aiming to improve accessibility and ensure all rail passengers are within 20 minutes of a restroom on the network.
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New Piccadilly line trains arrive in London for testing ahead of 2025 roll-out
TfL has welcomed the arrival of its first new Piccadilly…
TfL has welcomed the arrival of its first new Piccadilly line train, part of a £2.9 billion modernisation programme aimed at improving capacity, reliability and passenger comfort, with the full fleet expected by 2027.
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TfL’s new ticket hall at Paddington Tube station opens with enhanced accessibility
The new ticket hall at Paddington Tube station offers direct,…
The new ticket hall at Paddington Tube station offers direct, step-free access to the Bakerloo line for the first time, significantly improving accessibility and user experience at one of London’s busiest transport hubs.
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TfL reveals DLR extension plans, earning strong public support
TfL has unveiled plans for a new DLR extension from…
TfL has unveiled plans for a new DLR extension from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead, which has received widespread public support and promises significant economic and housing benefits.
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Elizabeth line to increase train frequencies to mark first anniversary
A new Elizabeth line timetable will be introduced in May…
A new Elizabeth line timetable will be introduced in May 2023, with trains set to run roughly every two and a half minutes between Paddington and Whitechapel at peak times.
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Elizabeth line journeys reach almost 70m since launch
TfL has announced that almost 70m journeys have been made…
TfL has announced that almost 70m journeys have been made on London's Elizabeth line since May 2022, with businesses in and around the line's new stations benefitting from the footfall.
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Network Rail completes improvements at key Elizabeth line station
Completion of modernisation work at Ilford station means Elizabeth line…
Completion of modernisation work at Ilford station means Elizabeth line passengers will benefit from step-free access and improved gatelines.
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Elizabeth line set to begin new services on 6 November
The Elizabeth line is set to begin running new services…
The Elizabeth line is set to begin running new services on 6 November 2022 directly from Reading and Heathrow to Abbey Wood and from Shenfield to Paddington.
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Elizabeth line commences service
The Elizabeth line has started running between Paddington and Abbey…
The Elizabeth line has started running between Paddington and Abbey Wood, marking the most significant addition to London’s transport network for decades.
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Elizabeth line on track to open in first half of 2022
Transport for London (TfL) anticipates for the Elizabeth line to…
Transport for London (TfL) anticipates for the Elizabeth line to open within the first half of 2022, as it comes to the end of the first phase of trial operations and looks ahead to next stages.
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£85 million funding and financing package for final phase of Crossrail confirmed
After the announcement in August 2020 that Crossrail Ltd would…
After the announcement in August 2020 that Crossrail Ltd would require funding beyond the original agreed funding envelope, a new £85 million package has been agreed upon.
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Permanent track installation is now complete on the Elizabeth line
A significant milestone has been marked with the official completion…
A significant milestone has been marked with the official completion of the permanent track for the Elizabeth line.
