London stations added to Google Street View
UK: Google Street View now includes 18 London rail and Underground stations, with a further 18 to be added by the end of the year.
Driverless London Underground trains are not viable, study finds
UK: The previous government’s proposal for the possible conversion of London Underground lines to driverless operation will not be taken any further, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has confirmed.
Next London Overground operator sought
UK: Transport for London has invited requests to participate in the procurement of the next London Overground operating concessionaire.
London Overground line branding roll-out begins
UK: Transport for London began rolling out new line names and colours on the London Overground network on November 20. This will replace the previous system where the various routes on the complex inner-suburban rail network were not distinguished with individual branding.
New Elizabeth Line operator aims to offer ‘the best of Tokyo and London’
UK: Transport for London has selected the GTS Rail Operations Ltd joint venture of rail and bus operator Go-Ahead Group (65%), recently part-privatised operator Tokyo Metro (17·5%) and diverse Japanese business group Sumitomo Corp (17·5%) for the next concession to operate Elizabeth Line services.
Solar farms could power London Underground trains
UK: Transport for London has called tenders for the development of purpose-built solar photovoltaic farms to generate zero-carbon electricity for the London Underground network.
London Underground train production underway in Goole
Metro Report International visits the factory in Goole where Siemens Mobility is producing trains for London Underground’s Piccadidlly Line
London Underground Bakerloo Line Extension stations study commissioned
‘Critical’ decision on London Underground's Bakerloo Line fleet is needed
Five-point plan to improve the passenger experience at London Euston station
Siemens Mobility announces further UK investment at opening of Goole train factory
Euston still has a problem
KeolisAmey retains Docklands Light Railway operating contract
TfL appoints Elephant & Castle tunnelling contractor
Novel software to assess Transport for London clearances
Contactless payment expansion on hold following TfL cybersecurity incident
Four suppliers invited to bid to renew Croydon tram fleet
Transport for London says cybersecurity incident does not impact services
Innovative approach to excavation propping at London Euston
Positive response to Docklands Light Railway extension consultation