Archive for category: Subways and Underground

‘Vital investment’ results in ‘record year’ for Tube

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has said that the Tube reached ‘record…

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Diamond Jubilee trains on London Underground

This week the first of two Jubilee line trains, wrapped in decorative Jubilee…

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TfL issues Jubilee travel advice

Celebrations marking The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be taking place…

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Systra awarded Glasgow Subway contract

Systra has been appointed by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) to…

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Crossrail heads for Heathrow

Work has begun on the Stockley Interchange in west London which will allow Crossrail services to operate to and from Heathrow. Network Rail, on behalf of Crossrail, will build a new single track viaduct for all trains from Heathrow towards London. Work is due to complete in 2017. Existing train services to Heathrow will continue...
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Dutch Courage for Tube Map

A famous Dutch Olympic athlete, Fanny Blankers-Koen, will be featured on the London Underground Olympic Legends Map after a rethink by designers. The star of the 1948 London Olympics was a champion pentathlete, sprinter and hurdler. She also excelled at long and high jump. Nicknamed the Flying Housewife, Fanny Blankers-Koen had initially been left off...
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Reusing the Connaught Tunnel

Crossrail contract C315 is very unusual for a major new transport scheme such as Crossrail. It doesn’t involve major new works, like the other parts of this project, rather it is nearly all about the refurbishment of Victorian infrastructure dating back over 130 years. Connaught Tunnel is situated on the former North Woolwich branch of...
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LU announces shortlisted bidders for Bank station upgrade

London Underground has announced the four bidding groups shortlisted to go through…

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TfL announces rail & Tube hotspots for London 2012

Transport for London and Olympics organisers have announced where Tube and rail…

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London Tube workers to strike again for 72 hours in dispute over pensions and benefits

The RMT today confirmed 72 hours of strike action following a four to one vote…

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