Fascinating photos give an insight into what it was like on the Tube for London commuters from the 1960s to the 1980s. These images reveal what some of London’s most famous stations including Kings Cross and Waterloo were like nearly 40 years or more ago. While some of the photos show that elements of London’s […]
The Tube Map… As Seen From A Plane. “Like a toddler’s gone rogue with a packet of Krayolas.” Source: The Tube Map… As Seen From A Plane | Londonist
Source: The new London rail maps are out, and they are horrible | CityMetric
There’s A New Tube Map And It’s Got A ‘Brand New’ Line. There’s a brand new tube map that’s leaking onto platforms across the capital, and what’s more, it’s got a brand new line on it. Sort of. We’re unbelievably excited for Crossrail. Source: There’s A New Tube Map And It’s Got A ‘Brand New’ […]
Britain’s most popular train stations… and two London hubs top the list. REVEALED: Britain’s most popular train stations… and two London hubs top the list London boasts the UK’s two most popular railway stations, new figures reveal. King’s Cross and St Pancras were voted the best stations in the country, according to Transport Focus. Marylebone […]
It feels like we’ve been discussing the arrival of Crossrail for years, but the wait is almost over. The central section of the Elizabeth line, from Abbey Wood to Paddington, will open in December this year, with more branches being added in 2019. It comes complete with full air-conditioning, free wifi and access to 4G […]
Crossrail chiefs have issued a major alert that the £14.8 billion line might not open on time and is at risk of blowing its budget. Problems with software on new trains and an electrical explosion in east London, which occurred when engineers tried to switch on the high-voltage power, have caused “real, serious challenges”, Mayor […]
Unlimited bus and tram journeys in one hour for the price of one. Make a journey using pay as you go (contactless or Oyster) on a bus or tram, and you can now make unlimited bus and tram journeys for free within one hour of first touching in. Touch in using the same card on […]
Transport for London was today accused of failing to inform passengers about a “second Northern line” through central London because it will be operated by a rival firm. Thameslink services are to expand in May when trains from Cambridge and Peterborough, currently part of its sister Great Northern franchise, will continue south of King’s Cross […]
As part of the Thameslink Upgrade Programme, Platforms 1-5 at London Bridge reopened today, along with new entrances on the Tooley Street side of the station. Watch on YouTube Visit Geoff Marshall’s YouTube Channel Visit Geoff Marshall’s Website