A weekly round-up of London’s rail transport news…
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Former London Assembly member Murad Qureshi argues for a land levy to fund Bakerloo Line extension and upgrading of the whole line MuradQureshi
A new entrance that will replace an old 1970s extension has opened at Finsbury Park station. ianVisits
Elizabeth line / Crossrail
The boss of London’s Crossrail project has insisted managers “do have a grip” on the delayed project. BBC News
Award for smart lighting on Crossrail Evening Express
Government urged to commit to Crossrail 2 Enfield Dispatch
Mainline / Overground
Transport Secretary admits rail travel is not good value for money LBC
Hundreds of London commuter trains were axed — because staff have been on strike for so long they have to be retrained in safety. Standard
Rail fares have gone up again for the year, meaning thousands of commuters will have to pay as much as £132 extra for their season tickets in 2020. iNews
Miscellaneous
Virgin Rail is aiming to launch an online ticket-buying service in an attempt to break into a market dominated by Trainline. The Times (£)
And finally: The Science Museum’s “tube map” of the Solar System ianVisits
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