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Snow preparations in capital at full pace, as record snowfall expected tonight 
Posted on  17-12-2009 12:41:10 PM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  News Desk

News Desk - update with TfL comment

The capital is set to be blanketed with snow tonight with the Met Office a "severe weather warning" being issued for London and the South East;


"There is a high risk of severe weather affecting parts of east ...


  
Unions set to 'shut' Jubilee line 
Posted on  07-04-2009 01:42:29 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  declan@thelondondailynews.com

The northern section of the Jubilee line could be effectively shut after a breakdown in industrial relations.

Nearly 100 staff are to strike for 24 hours from 18:59 tomorrow, sparked by what the union calls "aggressive and bullying local management."

Rail Maritime and Transport union members at several ...


  
Jubilee Line closures beyond Easter 2010 - Tube chief: there's "no credible programme" for upgrade 
Posted on  11-12-2009 04:10:26 PM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  declan@thelondondailynews.com

The Jubilee line will close every weekend up to and beyond Easter 2010, London Underground says.

For weeks Mayor Boris Jonson and Transport for London have rounded on contractor Tube Lines for overruns on vital maintenance work.

Carrying 600,000 passengers a day, the Underground's newest line ...


  
Cops hunt Romford rail flasher 
Posted on  11-12-2009 01:03:39 PM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  declan@thelondondialynews.com

Police are looking for this man after a flasher exposed himself to several women on a train.

The two women squared up to the man who fled at the next stop after sitting opposite and exposing himself in clear view of people in the carriage.

The ...

  
Man 'throws himself" in front of rush-hour Ilford train 
Posted on  11-12-2009 12:44:44 PM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  declan@thelondondailynews.com

A 37-year-old man has apparently thrown himself in front of  train at Ilford station.

He was pronounced dead at the scene in the rush-hour 'suicide bid' after being struck by the Liverpool Street to Southend service - British Transport Police said the death was not being treated ...

  
Mayor slams Tube Lines over admission Jubilee Line upgrade deadline will not be met 
Posted on  07-12-2009 12:29:22 PM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  News Desk

City Hall anger at "unacceptable" delays in Jubilee Line upgrade

News Desk

Mayor Johnson fired off Friday; a letter from City Hall, to Tube Lines the company responsible for upgrading the Jubilee Line, to underline his annoyance at the prospect of the deadline to complete works ...

  
Route 65 - London's most hated bus service 
Posted on  04-12-2009 01:46:12 PM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  declan@thelondondailynews.com

The number 65 has been revealed as Londoners most hated bus route.

Running from Ealing Broadway to Kingston, the 24-hour bus received more complaints than any other route.

Val Shawcross, Labour London Assembly member for Lambeth and Southwark, asked Boris Johnson to list the ten London bus routes ...


  
Nightmare before Christmas - Second rail firm faces strike action 
Posted on  03-12-2009 03:56:07 PM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  declan@thelondondailynews.com

It could become the nightmare before, during and after Christmas if rail unions have their way.

Today it emerged London Midland staff have been balloted over strike action - a ballot that closes on 17 December.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union are locked in a pay, ...


  
Tube safety standards at "dangerous levels", says union 
Posted on  03-12-2009 12:42:56 PM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  declan@thelondondailynews.com

Transport for London and contractors have been accused of slashing safety standards to "dangerous levels" by tube unions.

According to the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, twice weekly inspections of escalators will be cut to once a week and the 12 week frequency of signal maintenance on the ...


  
RMT slam "fat cat" Network Rail bosses for meetings at 5 star Langham 
Posted on  01-12-2009 01:49:22 PM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  News Desk

News Desk

The RMT has issued a furious statement condemning Network Rail bosses for meeting at he luxurious Lagham Hoten in central London in light of the announcement to sack 1500 safety and maintenance staff.


The RMT said:

"The Network Rail board ...

 
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