TfL Latest Press Releases

Oyster takes to the sky as Visitor Oyster to be sold on all London-bound easyJet flights

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Passengers can touch down and then touch in to public transport in London.

Changes to route U7 improve bus links for Hayes residents

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

From Saturday 4 July 2009, route U7 will change to improve bus links for residents of Hayes.

First Train Operating Company outside London to sell Visitor Oyster cards

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New deal enables Wrexham & Shropshire passengers to buy Oyster cards before they arrive in London and enjoy benefits of more convenient travel.

Change to night bus services for south west London

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On Saturday 4 July 2009, London Buses will be introducing changes to night bus services on routes 65 and 213.

London Tube named most culturally advanced in the World

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Art on the on the Underground, London Underground's art programme, has won global acclaim, beating 11 other countries including France, Germany, Portugal and Argentina to an international award for culture on a public transport system.

Contractor appointed and work set to begin on Gants Hill town centre next month

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Transport for London's improvement scheme will revitalise the centre of Gants Hill and provide a more pleasant environment for pedestrians, cyclists and road users.

TfL thanks London's Junior Road Safety Officers as the Capital's streets are safer than ever

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

London's roads see 67 per cent fewer child road casualties since 1994-98.

London Underground comes into Bloom

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Images released today hail the biggest ever Underground in Bloom as Mayor of London and Gardeners' World's Joe Swift toast the handiwork of the Tube's green-fingered staff.

Mayor tests London's first air-conditioned Tube train

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With summer on its way and excellent weather being forecast Tube passengers will already have noticed their journeys getting warmer.

Bus route 490 to serve Pools on the Park in Richmond

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

From Saturday 27 June 2009 changes will be introduced to local bus routes 490 and H37.

Richmond Circus to undergo transformation

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Improvements to the roundabout and surrounding area will benefit pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.

London Buses announces changes to bus routes 8, N8 and C2

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

From Saturday 27 June 2009, bus route C2 will be extended to serve Victoria and routes 8 and N8 will terminate at Oxford Circus.

Artists going underground with pop culture exhibition at Piccadilly Circus station

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A ceramic bust of Jennifer Lopez, an other-worldly floating starfish and a digital display of iconic album covers are just some of the exciting new artworks to go on show in Piccadilly Circus Underground station from Thursday 25 June.

Young London football stars are tackling road safety

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Stars of the future come out in force to remind their peers 'Look out for your mates'.

Female Tube driver honoured with an MBE

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hanne Bingle, a Tube driver on the Victoria line has been honoured with an Honorary MBE for services to equality and public transport.

Tube travellers get free book of poems as part of the Story of London festival

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new 32-page booklet of poems about or inspired by London has been published to coincide with the Story of London festival, which has been launched by London Mayor Boris Johnson.

TfL sets high standards in new rail franchise

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Rail passengers in south London can look forward to a huge improvement in their stations thanks to the adoption of Transport for London's (TfL) London Overground standards in a new rail franchise.

Comic book artwork takes over passageways at Charing Cross and Embankment

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Superheroes will appear in Charing Cross and Embankment stations from 16 June when new artwork inspired by comic book tales of heroic quests is installed.

Good service on all London Underground lines following RMT leadership's strike action

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

London Underground (LU) this morning confirmed that all lines on the Tube network are operating and running a good service, following the end of 48-hour strike action called by the RMT leadership at 18:58 yesterday.

Transport for London statement on further ACAS talks with RMT leadership

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

London Underground and TfL services during RMT strike action - update at 12:15

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Advice to passengers for travel in London on Thursday - check before you travel.

London Underground and TfL services during RMT strike action - update at 16:30

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Advice to passengers for travel in London on Thursday evening - check before you travel.

London Underground and TfL services during RMT strike action - update at 06:15

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Advice to passengers for travel in London on Thursday morning - check before you travel.

London Underground and TfL services during RMT strike action - update at 08:20

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Advice to passengers for travel in London on Thursday morning - check before you travel.

TfL thanks transport staff for Wembley support

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

RMT claims that Mayor and TfL scuppered Tube talks 'utter nonsense'

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Transport Commissioner Peter Hendy today described RMT leadership claims that the Mayor and TfL scuppered talks to avert today's Tube strike as 'utter nonsense'.

Current services on London Underground during RMT strike action - service update at 12:30

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Services operating on nearly all lines.

London Underground and TfL services during RMT strike action - Update at 16:30

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Advice to passengers for Wednesday night and Thursday Morning - check before you travel.

TfL advice on travelling to World Cup qualifying game at Wembley this evening

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Transport for London (TfL) is doing everything possible to help get fans to the England v Andorra World Cup qualifying game at Wembley stadium this evening.

TfL advice on plans to keep London moving during the RMT Tube strike - 06:45 update

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Due to the strike action called by the RMT leadership on the Tube this week, Transport for London (TfL) advises Londoners and commuters to plan ahead and check before they travel at tfl.gov.uk and by checking London media bulletins.

Current services on London Underground during RMT strike action

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Services operating on more than half of lines.

TfL advice on plans to keep London moving during the threatened RMT Tube strike

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Due to the threat of strike action called by the RMT leadership on the Tube this week, Transport for London (TfL) today advised Londoners and commuters to plan ahead and check before they travel at tfl.gov.uk and London media bulletins.

TfL calls on RMT leadership to suspend strike and continue talks on jobs

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Transport Commissioner Peter Hendy today called on the RMT leadership to call off its 48-hour Tube strike, after they walked out at the end of a further day of talks at independent conciliation service ACAS.

Transport Commissioner condemns 'outrageous' RMT Tube strike

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

- RMT leadership to go ahead with strike action planned from 18:59 Tuesday despite improved pay offer and further reassurances on jobs

- Decision to strike a 'slap in the face' to hardworking Londoners

New lock will take pressure off London's busy roads and help to smooth traffic flow

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Transport for London (TfL) contributes £4m towards new lock that will get more freight transport onto the waterways.

Transport for London welcomes key findings of National Audit Office report on failure of Metronet

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

London Underground offers new pay deal and calls on RMT leadership to end strike threat

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

London Underground welcomes RMT 'change of heart'

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

RMT leadership signals readiness to return to pay talks.

Mayor's traffic signal review targets major junctions in the next year

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As part of the Mayor of London's commitment to smoothing traffic flow, Transport for London (TfL) is set to review traffic signal timings at several major intersections in the Capital.

London's new bus moves a step closer

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Transport for London (TfL) today announced that six bus manufacturers have qualified to bid for the contract to design and build the new bus for London.

Mayor's Transport Director joins cast of internet drama to urge teenagers 'Look out for your mates'

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Part of TfL's latest teen road safety campaign to reduce number of teenagers killed or seriously injured on London roads.

TfL moves to improve traffic CCTV and smooth traffic flow

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New maintenance contract will see fewer system faults and more efficient monitoring of the Capital's busy roads.

London Underground unveils more languages at ticket machines

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

To make life easier for London's diverse communities, overseas tourists and business travellers, London Underground (LU) has upgraded all touch screen ticket machines with 17 languages at all Tube stations.