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New stations added to Tube map in major network expansion

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Sam Hewitt

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16th September 2021

Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled a new Tube map showing the first major expansion of the network this century.
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London’s Tube network sees busiest morning since start of pandemic

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Sam Hewitt

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7th September 2021

The London Underground has seen its busiest rush hour morning since March 2020, according to Transport for London (TfL) data.
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Train timetables reduced, Tube lines closed as ‘pinged’ staff self-isolate

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Sam Hewitt

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26th July 2021

Rail operators and Transport for London (TfL) are cutting services because of the rising number of staff self-isolating.
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Transport for London agrees third Government bailout worth £1.08bn

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Sam Hewitt

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1st June 2021

Transport for London (TfL) has agreed a third Government bailout to keep services running amid the collapse in demand for travel during the pandemic.
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Consultation on Bakerloo extension project

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Sam Hewitt

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4th December 2019

TRANSPORT for London has launched a 10-week consultation into the latest plans to extend the Bakerloo Line into south-east London. Views are being sought on proposals for the tunnel routes, tunnelling worksites, and also whether to extend the line beyond Lewisham or not. The proposed extension would run from Elephant & Castle to Lewisham via…
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Roof topped out as Bank upgrade passes halfway stage

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Sam Hewitt

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29th October 2019

WORK to upgrade Bank Tube station passed a milestone in early September when the roof over the new entrance on Cannon Street was topped out. This entrance will provide direct access to the Northern Line and connect to the Central Line via a moving walkway. The major project is just over halfway complete, and is…
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TRAIN TEST: LONDON OVERGROUND CLASS 710

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Sam Hewitt

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10th October 2019

Transport for London’s Overground operation has transformed services on many local railways in the capital. As the city’s population grows and demand increases, its train fleet is expanding to create additional capacity. Ben Jones visits the modernised Gospel Oak to Barking line to sample the first Bombardier ‘Aventra’ design to enter service. Class 710 is the…
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All ‘Goblin’ Class 710 units accepted

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Sam Hewitt

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1st October 2019

LONDON Overground has accepted all eight Class 710/2 EMUs for use on the Gospel Oak to Barking service. It means the line is finally operated exclusively by the Bombardier-built four-car sets, and has allowed the 15-minute service frequency to be restored. The service is used by 30,000 passengers per day, and it was planned to…
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CAF wins Docklands contract

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Sam Hewitt

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20th July 2019

TRANSPORT for London has awarded the contract to design and build a fleet of 43 trains for the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Spanish firm CAF. The deal includes a support agreement to provide on-going technical support services and spares. The five-car trains will be a similar length to the three-car sets currently in use,…
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Great news for commuters after ‘Goblin’ Class 710s launch

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Sam Hewitt

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6th June 2019

The Gospel Oak to Barking line got the first of its new trains in May 23 when two Class 710 four-car EMUs were launched into service late morning.
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