The London Transport Museum has released two more face mask collections. They’re proving popular with even the Mayor of London often spotted out and about wearing one of the museum’s masks at times.
The minutes ahead of a Crossrail board meeting have been published and give an overview of where the project is at the moment.
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Although the majority of people comply with the law regarding wearing a face cover on public transport, TfL is stepping up its enforcement against people who still refuse to wear one without good reason.
A temporary reprieve for cash, as TfL has put on hold plans to stop accepting cash as payment for travel tickets.
The overall cost of London’s public transport costs will rise by 2.6% on 1st March, but that overall number hides big discrepancies in how the fares rise is being implemented.
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The golden age of travel still exists in the UK, with heritage railway tours offering luxurious seating, top food and plenty to drink on a range of tours.
The number of people who used the Santander Cycles scheme during 2020 soared, although the number of actual rides taken barely budged over the year.
Typical, you wait for ages, then three LEGO underground trains come along at once.
There’s a lot of railway out there, so there’s a sequel to the popular TV show about the “Architecture the Railways Built” premiering next week.
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So far, since the regulations came into effect about wearing a face covering on public transport, 170 people have been prosecuted in court for non-compliance.
The site, to the north of London, is an interesting one, as HS2 trains will pass right through the middle of a disused railway station.
Future railway engineers studying in Enfield now have a full-size replica DLR carriage to work with.
Tube trains have made their first test trips along the Northern line extension to Battersea over the Christmas break.
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The cost of the Barking Riverside extension of the London Overground has risen, and the opening date pushed back by up to a year.
The latest local newsletters have been sent with details of the works going on to complete construction of the Northern line extension to Battersea Power Station.
HS2 has released some photos of their construction sites, including several from the London area.
The design for the eastern entrance to the new Brent Cross West Station in North London has been approved by Barnet Council.
A report has been published looking at the environmental impact of HS2, and with some caveats, is largely positive about how HS2 will improve the environment.
A new mural at Waterloo Station that includes an image of the meeting point clock hides a surprise.
Plans by TfL to stop accepting cash payments at its ticket offices and machines could make it very difficult for cash-only buyers to buy tickets.
