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Time Out
11 hours ago
- Business
- Time Out
London transport is getting a colourful new look to celebrate TfL's 25th birthday
How did you celebrate your 25th birthday (if you're that old)?. Cake? Party hats? Overdoing it at a pub night? Well, TfL is commemorating 25 years of service with a glow-up, giving eight of its services a fresh new makeover. A new purple-blue design will wrap TfL buses, DLR trains, Jubilee line trains, trams and IFS Cloud Cable Car cabins. As well as featuring a new colour, the new design will depict a timeline of London's transport network achievements over the last quarter-century, including the launch of the Oyster card in 2003 and the opening of the Elizabeth line in 2022. In a first for TfL, the distinctive new designs will be in place on a number of vehicles across all types of London transport. The Docklands Light Railway (DLR), Elizabeth line, IFS Cloud Cable Car, London Overground, London Trams and London Underground, as well as on one of London's more than 2,000 zero-emission buses and a taxi, will boast the designs, while a special 25th anniversary roundel will also feature on Santander Cycles bikes. Commenting on the designs, London's Transport Commissioner Andy Lord said: 'We're excited to launch these special designs across a number of our services for the first time to mark the occasion, whilst also looking ahead to the next 25 years and all the improvements we have in the pipelines, such as those to make our network as accessible and inclusive as possible.' Deputy Mayor for Transport Seb Dance called the 25th anniversary 'a great opportunity to reflect on just how much our transport network has evolved and transformed in recent years, serving millions of Londoners and visitors to our city each and every day'. He added:, 'We're committed to doing all we can to invest in and improve our network further, so it is fit for future generations and the next 25 years.' And the next 25 years are set to be big for TfL. In the pipeline for London's transport network is a £2.9 billion investment programme to modernise the Piccadilly line, proposals to extend the Bakerloo line in southeast London and new Docklands Light Railway trains, which enter service next year. The anniversary celebrations don't stop at the redesign. TfL has organised an anniversary poster series highlighting its major achievements, and has hosted and planned a series of events, competitions and opportunities for the public to get involved. These include an upcoming 'then and now' photography exhibition and a poster design competition at the London Transport Museum, and a call-out for people to share their favourite memories from the network since 2000. Find out more about that call-out here. The specially designed transport skins will stay on the TfL network until at least the end of the year, so you've got plenty of time to catch them in action.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Everything you need to know about DLR extension to Thamesmead
Transport for London (TfL) wants to extend the DLR to Thamesmead – here is everything you need to know. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has backed an extension of the line from Gallions Reach, which if built would stop at both Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead. Although full funding for the project is yet to be secured, TfL has revealed details about the potential route as part of an ongoing consultation. Here is everything you need to know about what might soon be London's biggest new infrastructure project. READ MORE - Where would the extension go? The line would branch off from the existing DLR route to Beckton after Gallions Reach, with trains travelling over a viaduct to Armada Way, where a new station at Beckton Riverside would be built. Trains would then descend into a tunnel under the River Thames before rising onto another viaduct in south London at Thamesmead. A DLR station for the town will be built at the site of Cannon Retail Park. Although only two new stops are currently planned, TfL has said there is the potential for a further extension towards Bexley in the future. Why is the extension needed? TfL says that the project supports the creation of up to 30,000 new homes. Greenwich Council has also said that building the extension is the 'key in unlocking land' earmarked for redevelopment in Thamesmead. This would allow around 15,000 new homes to be built on a 100-hectare site to the west of the town's existing retail park on the southern bank of the Thames. When will trains start running? Transport bosses say that they hope that a funding plan for the project can be agreed with the Government by autumn this year. If funding is secured, work could start on building the extension in spring 2028, allowing trains to start operating from late 2031 or early 2032. The project is expected to cost at least £1.5 billion. How often would trains come? According to TfL, trains would run on the new branch every eight to ten minutes, with a similar service pattern on the spur to Beckton. This would mean a train would come every four to five minutes on the core section of the route between Canning Town and Gallions Reach. How can I have my say? A TfL consultation on the proposals is currently under way – although there are only three weeks until it closes. You can give feedback until Sunday August 17.
Time Out
6 days ago
- Time Out
Travel disruption this weekend: full list of train and tube closures for July 25-27
It's the best time of the week: we've once again (almost) reached the weekend. As ever, it's set to be a busy one in London with loads of exciting things going on that you're going to want to get involved in. Whether you're going to a Euros final watch party to cheer the Lionesses on (or root for their Spanish rivals) or showing support at Trans Pride this Sunday, you'll probably be using public transport to get around. Unfortunately, in a city this big, there's always going to be some delays or disruptions on the railways and the underground. That includes planned closures, which are easy to work around when you know what's coming. Here's all the planned train and tube disruptions this weekend (July 25-27). DLR Across the city, the most significant disruption scheduled for this weekend is on the DLR. On Friday July 25, the entire line will be shut, meaning you'll have to find other ways into the east. Buses and the Jubilee line will help you get where you need to go. On Saturday and Sunday (July 26 and 27), the line is only part-suspended. It will be closed between Canary Wharf and Stratford, and between Canary Wharf and Bank. It will also be entirely closed from Canning Town to both Bank and Tower Gateway, meaning you'll essentially have to get to Canning Town or Canary Wharf in order to use the majority of the services. Don't fear though: replacement buses will be provided. Overground Mildmay line The Mildmay will be operating a reduced service this weekend. On Friday (July 25) it will be closed between Stratford and Camden Road, on Saturday (July 26) the 9.04pm and 10.34pm trains from Clapham Junction to Stratford won't go ahead. The 11.19pm service from Clapham Junction to Willseden will be similarly cancelled. On Sunday (July 27) there will be further disruptions to the Mildmay line. Trains will only run every ten minutes between Richmond and Stratford until 10.15pm, when they will fall to once every 20 minutes. From 10.15, there will also be no service from Camden Road to Stratford and vice versa. There will be no service between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction at all on Sunday. Suffragette line There will be no trains running on the Suffragette line between Barking and Barking Riverside from 11.30pm on Saturday (July 26) until Monday morning. Windrush line After 10.15pm on Sunday (July 27), there will be no service between Highbury & Islington and Dalston Junction. Replacement bus services will be in operation.
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
London Underground and Overground closures: July 25
The changes will see some stations closed or partly closed for TfL to carry out essential work. So you don't get caught out by the changes, we've broken down a list of all the work on the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line this weekend. To get the most up-to-date stats for the Underground, you can use the TfL app or website. What's your go-to Tube line, and why is it your favourite? 👇 — TfL (@TfL) June 3, 2025 London Tube and Overground closures this weekend Friday, July 25 Tram: Wednesday 23 until Sunday 27 July, no service between Wandle Park and East Croydon. Cutty Sark station: The station is closed until spring 2026 while they replace all four escalators at the station. Roding Valley station: From Tuesday, May 6 until the end of July 2025, westbound trains (towards Woodford) will not stop at the station, and the footbridge will be closed. Saturday, July 26 DLR: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July, no service between Bank / Tower Gateway and Canning Town / Canary Wharf, or between Stratford and Canary Wharf. Mildmay: Saturday 26 July, the 2104 and 2234 Clapham Junction to Stratford, and 2319 Clapham Junction to Willesden Junction trains will not operate. Suffragette: Saturday 26 July, the 2330 last train from Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside will terminate at Barking, platform 1, at 0003. Tram: Wednesday 23 until Sunday 27 July, no service between Wandle Park and East Croydon. Waterloo & City line: Service operates between 0600 and 0030, Monday to Friday only. There is no service on Saturdays, Sundays and on bank/public holidays. Cutty Sark station: The station is closed until spring 2026, while all four escalators at the station are being replaced. Roding Valley station: From Tuesday, May 6 until the end of July 2025, the westbound trains (towards Woodford) will not stop at the station, and the footbridge will be closed. @tfl Historic maps, signs, and vehicles? We have them all 🤩 Join us at the London Transport Museum Depot open days from 6 – 8 June and 18 – 21 September! Book now on London Transport Museum's website 🔗 ♬ original sound - Transport for London Sunday, July 27 DLR: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July, no service between Bank / Tower Gateway and Canning Town / Canary Wharf, or between Stratford and Canary Wharf. We track your journeys and cap them, so you never spend more than you need to 👏 For more info on how TfL's daily cap benefits you, visit: — TfL (@TfL) May 29, 2025 Mildmay: Sunday 27 July, until 2215, a reduced timetable will run between Richmond and Stratford. Trains will run every 10 minutes. Sunday 27 July, from 2215, a reduced timetable will run between Richmond and Camden Road. Trains will run every 20 minutes. Sunday 27 July, no service between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction. Suffragette: Sunday 27 July, no service between Barking and Barking Riverside. Tram: Wednesday 23 until Sunday 27 July, no service between Wandle Park and East Croydon. Recommended Reading Waterloo & City line: Service operates between 0600 and 0030, Monday to Friday only. There is no service on Saturdays, Sundays and on bank/public holidays. Windrush: Sunday 27 July, from 2215, no service between Highbury & Islington and Dalston Junction. Cutty Sark station: The station is closed until spring 2026, while they replace all four escalators at the station. Roding Valley station: From Tuesday, May 6 until the end of July 2025, westbound trains (towards Woodford) will not stop at the station, and the footbridge will be closed.
BBC News
22-07-2025
- BBC News
Docklands Light Railway timetable reduced due to new train delays
A reduced Docklands Light Railway (DLR) timetable has been introduced following a delay to trains that were due to be introduced in April will be no Beckton to Canning Town/Stratford International services and trains between Stratford and Lewisham will not run between 06:30 BST and 10:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00.A fifth of the DLR's 90 trains, some of which have been operating since the early 1990s, are being retired this summer. By the end of next year, there should be 54 new, air-conditioned, Harvey, Transport for London's chief capital officer, said: "We need to begin retiring some of the oldest trains, meaning some short-term timetable changes are required." He added: "We apologise for this inconvenience to customers but they are necessary to ensure we can maintain the safest most reliable service."Services between Canary Wharf and Stratford will run every five minutes at peak times and every six and a half minutes off-peak, TfL said. Bank to Lewisham services will run as normal but customers will need to change at Canary Wharf to continue their hopes to introduce the 54 new trains, which will increase capacity by 50% and replace the oldest 33 in its fleet by the end of Transport for London commissioner's report for June also stated it was "rectifying the signalling issues" discovered during testing last year.
