The Latest Breaking News from TfL

Tokyo Metro wins contract to operate London’s Elizabeth line

Consortium including company that runs Tokyo’s renowned metro system to take over from China’s MTR in May

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

Batteries are included! New era for electric buses in London as 'tram bus' is finally unveiled

20 of the single deckers will run on the 358 route between Crystal Palace and Orpington

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024

Tokyo Metro to help run London's Elizabeth line as new operator named

TfL is awarding the contract to GTS Rail Operations Limited, a joint venture between Go Ahead Group, Tokyo Metro and Sumitomo Corporation

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024

London cable car hours could be slashed due to low passenger numbers

On average 20 customers were using the cable car during its first hour - a drop in the ocean compared to the 2,500 passengers it can hold each hour

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024

Tower Hamlets mayor Lutfur Rahman faces High Court battle over bid to axe LTNs

Campaigners say ruling could be landmark for other car-reduction schemes across the capital

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024

Lord David Blunkett blasts London Underground ‘death traps’ after falling through gap at station

Lord Blunkett is acalling for change after he and his dog fell down the gap

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024

Lord Blunkett injured after falling into gap at tube station

He was getting on a District Line train with his guide dog three weeks ago when his feet slipped.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024

Lord Blunkett demands action on 'death trap' Tube platforms after he is injured falling down gap at station

The Labour Peer, who is blind, is calling on TfL to take action on ‘death trap’ Underground platforms

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2024

England's Lioness footballers make Tube announcements on historic day for WSL

Alex Greenwood, Bethany England, Lotte Wubben-Moy and Lucy Bronze to be heard

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2024

OPINION - The golden era of TfL freebies like the 60+ Oyster must end — London can't afford it any more

In just over five years, I’m due to join the best club in London. It won’t serve G&Ts, restrict women or provide leather armchairs for an afternoon snooze. But it comes with an invaluable plastic membership card: the 60+ Oyster.

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024