Travel announcements to be recorded by young transport fans
Winners will be chosen by the staff of each service, and will record their own personalised 25th anniversary message, which will be played at a London station.They will also experience a tour related to their entry, such as round a bus depot, seeing what goes on at cycle hire hubs, or a Tube, tram or railway station.The contest is part of TfL's 25-year anniversary celebrations, which also have included a special line-up of buskers at Liverpool Street station.
London's transport commissioner, Andy Lord, called the competition "a fantastic opportunity for super-fans to make their mark and share their stories with millions of people across the capital."Further details are available on the TfL Travel for Life website.
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