Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
World
Ross Lydall

TfL ‘likely to get funding deal within days to stop going bust’

Parts of the Tube and bus network could be forced to close if a deal isn’t agreed

(Picture: AFP via Getty Images)

Transport for London says it is “likely” that a long-term funding deal will be struck with the Government within days that will avert the risk of TfL effectively declaring itself bankrupt and dramatically curtailing services.

TfL’s most recent deal ran out last Wednesday and it has been unwilling to agree to the new terms offered by the Department for Transport, which include almost £3.6 billion of capital funding for infrastructure projects and maintenance over the next two years.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.