The Latest Breaking News from Andy Byford

Crossrail row erupts as Grant Shapps claims Sadiq Khan’s opening date announcement breaks election rules

The Transport Secretary said he would report the matter to the Electoral Commission watchdog

Evening Standard · May 4, 2022

Elizabeth Line: London Crossrail opening date finally announced

The long-awaited Elizabeth line will start running through central London on Tuesday May 24

Evening Standard · May 4, 2022

TfL’s reputation at stake if cyclists keep dying at Holborn, Mayor Sadiq Khan warned

Tributes paid to ex-lawyer Shatha Ali, eighth cyclist to die in area since 2008

Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2022

‘It has to be flawless’: long wait for London’s Elizabeth line is nearly over

Our reporter rides the smooth new trains – but transport chief says line will open only when he is certain about reliability

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2022

Big changes at top of TfL as executive team reduced

A reshuffle at the top of Transport for London will see a long-serving executive depart and the chief executive of Crossrail leave once the line opens.

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2022