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CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-27

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
#TfL has disclosed 81 complaints received since 28 October 2025 regarding the potential withdrawal of New Routemaster #buses from routes 8 and 16. Correspondents expressed concerns over accessibility, passenger flow, and the buses’ iconic status. Many highlighted the three-door, two-staircase design as essential for reducing bottlenecks and supporting passengers with mobility needs. The Heatherwick-designed vehicles were also cited as cultural symbols of London and inclusivity. Respondents urged TfL to retain and retrofit the fleet for electric propulsion, or ensure future buses adopt key NRM features.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

A screenshot of a digital log from November 2025 containing an enquiry to Transport for London regarding the proposed removal of New Routemaster buses from routes 8 and 16, with the sender advocating for the fleet's preservation and electrification.A screenshot of a text document containing formal correspondence to the London Mayor and Transport for London regarding a request to retrofit New Routemaster buses on routes 8 and 16 to be fully electric rather than replacing them with newer models.A screenshot of two feedback submissions to Transport for London and their automated acknowledgements, showing text where a member of the LGBTQ community strongly objects to the withdrawal of the New Routemaster bus from routes 8 and 16.A screenshot shows a series of email correspondence logs from Transport for London (TfL) dated November 2025 regarding the withdrawal of New Routemaster buses on routes 8 and 16, explaining that the vehicles are nearly fourteen years old and are being replaced by modern electric buses to meet the Mayor’s zero-emission strategy.
CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-27

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
#TfL has confirmed that the "parent and child seat" next to the front door on BYD D8UR-DD Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV buses on route 295 is classified as a single seat. The wider design complies with legal minimum seating dimensions and is certified for safety and comfort by a DfT-approved authority. While slightly larger than standard seats, it is intended for use by one passenger only. TfL provided this clarification following a Freedom of Information request regarding the seat’s capacity.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-27

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
#TfL has provided data on staffing and ticket barrier operations for the nine stations on the Edgware branch of the Northern line. Sub-surface stations — Belsize Park, Chalk Farm and Hampstead — always had at least one staff member at the gateline. Above-ground stations, including Golders Green, Edgware and Colindale, maintained minimum staff for safety and customer service, with staff occasionally moving along the branch. Station closures due to no staff were rare and only occurred at Chalk Farm in October–November 2025. Open stations without full staffing were recorded across several stations. Ticket barrier data show occasional open gates for safety, maintenance, or operational reasons, measured as average minutes per hour.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

A table displays the number of "Unstaffed Station" occurrences for eight London Underground stations from December 2024 to December 2025, showing that Brent Cross and Burnt Oak experienced the highest frequency of these events while Chalk Farm and Hampstead had none.
CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-27

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
#TfL has confirmed it does not hold information on the reporting of safety incidents, near misses, or system failures by #autonomous vehicle operators such as #Waymo, #Uber, and #Wayve, nor on the start dates of their 2026 autonomous ride-hailing trials. Reporting requirements fall under the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 and the Automated Vehicles Act 2024, which govern vehicle authorisation for self-driving operation. The upcoming Automated Passenger Services permitting scheme, not yet in force, will allow the DVSA, with TfL consent, to issue permits for autonomous passenger services in London.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-27

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
#TfL has confirmed in response to a FOI request that there is no revenue directly lost by the authority due to the Freedom Pass. The £260 million figure for 2024/25 reflects the costs of providing the scheme and revenue foregone, which form part of the settlement with London Councils, rather than a direct loss to TfL.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-27

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
#TfL has clarified plans for the Northern City Line following a FOI request. The western branch will transfer from Moorgate to Welwyn Garden City, while longer-distance stations to Stevenage via Welwyn North and Knebworth will remain with Great Northern and Thameslink. TfL expects formal approval for the transfer in the coming months. All TfL-operated stations, including those outside London, would feature TfL branding and appear on Tube maps. Final line names and colours will be decided after approval, though the line is currently referred to as the “Northern City Line.”
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-26

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
Since launching the Bakerloop BL1 in September 2025, #TfL has received 35 customer contacts, mostly complaints, with common issues including poor driving, missed stops and cold temperatures. The busiest stop is Waterloo Road southbound with 87,300 boardings, followed by Lewisham Clock Tower northbound with 53,400. Total recorded boardings on the route reached 467,000. TfL said it is too early to judge the route’s commercial success but noted it supports local development and was delivered under a competitive tender. There are currently no plans for further Bakerloop routes BL2 or BL3.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

An image showing customer feedback data for bus route BL1, featuring two tables that breakdown 35 total contacts by type, such as complaints and commendations, and by specific themes including driving quality and service issues.A table showing passenger boarding data for the BL1 bus route between September 2025 and January 2026, indicating that the Waterloo Road southbound stop received the highest number of taps at 87,300.
CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-26

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
#TfL has published salary information for London Underground roles, including Customer Service Assistants (CSA1 and CSA2) and Train Operators, with separate figures for Night Tube staff. Full-time equivalent annual pay for CSA1 staff is £44,140, with Night Tube staff earning £18,919. CSA2 staff receive £35,270 and are not employed on the Night Tube. Train Operators earn £71,160, while those working on the Night Tube receive £32,528. TfL said the salary figures were accurate as of 31 March 2025.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

A table displays the annual salaries for London Underground staff as of 31 March 2025, comparing full-time equivalent annual salaries and Night Tube staff annual salaries for the roles of CSA 1, CSA 2, and Train Operator.
CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-26

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
#TfL has released details of #trains that have been out of service for more than six months following a Freedom of Information request. TfL confirmed it holds the information and published a list of units that had been continuously stopped as of 7 January 2026. On the Northern line, four 1995 Stock units are affected. The Jubilee line has eight 1996 Stock units listed as long-term out of service. Six 2009 Stock units are affected on the Victoria line. The District line has four S7 units stopped for more than six months, while the Metropolitan line has ten S8 units out of service.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

A table titled "Summary of Unit numbers that have been 'Stopped' continuously for more than 6 months as of 7 January 2026" lists specific unit numbers for various London Underground rolling stock, including 95TS on the Northern line, 96TS on the Jubilee line, 09TS on the Victoria line, S7 on the District line, and S8 on the Metropolitan line.
CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-26

Do you remember London’s #Heritage Bus Routes 9 & 15? 🚌

Using AEC Routemasters, the 9H ran 2005–2014 & the 15H lasted until September 2019. Conductors took Oyster but lacked contactless payment. Due to high costs, #TfL didn't retender the contract after the 2020 Covid suspension.
#London #Transport #Video #buses #history

CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-26

#Transport for #London has unveiled a five-year, network-wide #strategy aimed at cutting #congestion and improving safety across the capital’s roads. The ‘London on the move’ plan is the first of its kind and focuses on using new technology, better coordination with boroughs and targeted investment to improve journeys, particularly on the bus network. Measures include upgrades to traffic signal systems, wider use of data-led monitoring, faster rollout of bus priority at junctions and route-wide signal reviews. #TfL will also expand its lane rental scheme to borough roads to reduce disruption from roadworks, with several boroughs already approved. The plan builds on recent progress in road safety, cycling growth and air quality, and supports the Mayor’s aim to increase walking, cycling and public transport use while creating a safer, more reliable road network.
tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/t

A blue and white infographic titled "The streets challenge" outlines the transport and infrastructure pressures facing London. It is divided into several sections using icons and bold statistics: under "Barriers to sustainable mode shift," it notes a 63.4% sustainable mode share with a target of 80% by 2041, average bus speeds of 9.3mph, and that 71.5% of roads have high pedestrian severance. The "Supporting economic growth" section highlights a £3.9bn annual cost of congestion and over 100-year-old utility assets requiring upgrades. "High demand" shows a population of 9 million growing to 10 million by 2040, with 80% of all journeys made on London’s streets. Under "Operational complexity," it lists 400,000 sets of roadworks annually overseen by 35 different highway authorities. Finally, "Safety, health and environmental challenges" reports a 24% reduction in serious injuries, an average of 102 fatalities per year between 2022 and 2024, and 5.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emitted from the transport network in 2024.An infographic titled "Extending our bus sense partnership with the London boroughs" detailing a collaboration to improve bus performance by managing roadworks more effectively. The text explains that "bus sense" began as a pilot in Islington in 2022, expanded to 12 boroughs in 2023/24, and now includes 29 boroughs, with the goal of involving all London boroughs by the end of 2026/27. Key data points highlighted include a 3-5% improvement in journey times and a mention of the 400,000 annual roadworks applications in London. The design features a yellow lower section with a stopwatch icon and a grid of 29 stick-figure icons representing the partnering boroughs.A graphic titled "Our streets performance toolkit" outlines nine key operational areas used to improve London's road network, presented in a three-by-three grid of icons and descriptions on a yellow background. The initiatives include roadworks coordination with 33 boroughs, lane rental expansion to charge for high-impact works, FUSION AI-driven traffic signals, and the expansion of the cycle network. Additionally, it highlights smart traffic simulations for mitigating disruption, "Better Bus Partnerships" with specific boroughs, bus priority measures to save up to two minutes per kilometre, the expansion of Superloop express bus corridors, and the annual review of 1,300 traffic signal timings to improve efficiency and safety.An infographic titled "Safer streets toolkit" from a "London on the move" report, featuring a stylised illustration of a busy London street scene with call-out boxes describing five key programmes. To the left, a tall traffic light represents "Traffic light efficiency," aimed at saving time for cyclists, pedestrians, and bus passengers. In the centre, "Low Traffic Neighbourhoods" highlights a 37 per cent reduction in deaths and serious injuries, while "Lower speed limits" notes a 34 per cent reduction in such incidents on borough roads. To the right, "Expanding the strategic cycle network" is shown with a cyclist, stating it reduces injury risk by 40-65 per cent, and "Roadworks monitoring" shows a worker by a barriered excavation, noting a 96.4 per cent safety record with most failures rectified within 24 hours. The background features city buildings, a red London bus, and green trees under a pale blue sky.
CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-25

Ever wondered how the South #London #Trams and DLR branding evolved? I’ve mapped out their visual journey from the early days of "Docklands" and "Tramlink" to the modern unified #TfL roundels we see today.

Which era of the design is your favourite? 🚈🚃

An infographic titled "Logos and roundels of the Docklands Light Railway and South London Trams," created by @CLondoner92 in January 2026. The graphic compares the visual evolution of both networks in two columns. The DLR column shows the 1987 blue "Docklands" logo, the 1991 red "LIGHT RAIL" roundel, the 1992 teal rectangular logo, and the current teal "DLR" roundel used since 2002. The South London Trams column displays the 1996 green "Tramlink" text logo, the 2000 green square logo, and the lime green roundel which alternated between "TRAMS" (2002–2008, 2016–present) and "TRAMLINK" (2008–2016). The footer includes a creator credit and a legal disclaimer regarding the fair dealing use of TfL roundels for illustrative purposes.
CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-24

Types of Bus Services in the #UK

🚌 Deregulation: Most common outside #London; private firms independently determine routes, frequencies, and fares to maximise profit in a competitive market.

🤝 Franchising: Used by #TfL ⦵ and increasingly by Combined Authorities; officials specify the network and fares, then tender fixed-term contracts to private operators.

🏢 Municipal: Rare council-owned entities, such as Lothian in #Edinburgh, where the local authority maintains direct control and reinvests all surplus revenue back into the network.

Which system do you think delivers the best value for passengers: the competition of the open market or the coordination of local control? 🚌💨

CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-23

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
There are currently 451 people on the waiting list for full-time Customer Services Assistant (CSA2) training. #TfL has published a weekly schedule of courses for 2026, with session sizes ranging from 8 to 32 participants. Some weeks have no courses. The schedule shows planned monthly intakes throughout the year, though capacities may change. This provides transparency on CSA recruitment and training, allowing potential trainees and stakeholders to see when spaces are available and how TfL is managing demand for new staff.
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A table detailing the 2026 week-by-week course capacity for CSA2, listing specific dates and their corresponding intake numbers or "no course" status, with a note stating there are currently 451 people on the waitlist.
CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-23

#Transport for #London Have Your Say
#TfL is seeking views on a proposal to re-route bus route 310 via #Holloway, Nag’s Head, following a trial and consultation. A new contract for the route will start from the end of August. The proposed change would divert the service from Stroud Green Road at Finsbury Park, creating new links to Holloway Road, Seven Sisters Road, Tollington Road and Isledon Road. TfL says this could shorten journey times between Stamford Hill and Golders Green and provide more direct journeys later in the evening. Other confirmed changes include later running across all days, an extension to Rookwood Road and a continued 20-minute frequency. Some passengers travelling between Archway and Finsbury Park would need to change buses again, with route 210 continuing to serve those roads. Feedback is open until Friday 6 March 2026.
haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/310-hol

A map shows the current and proposed routes for the 310 bus in North London, illustrating a planned re-routing between Archway and Finsbury Park via Holloway and Nag's Head instead of the existing path through Highgate and Stroud Green.A diagram comparing the current and proposed routes for the 310 bus between Golders Green and Stamford Hill, showing that the section between Archway and Finsbury Park is being redesigned to serve Upper Holloway and Nag's Head via a new loop system.
always lastlastnotlost@mastodon.online
2026-01-22

22 Jan'26, mid-evening, still raining after a day of drizzle:
> London's cycleway #CS3 #C3 #CS3Count Victoria Embankment 7,881 cycle journeys recorded so far today, 135,448 since Jan 1st.

cc
@CS3CS6Count

#TfL #LondonCycling
#BikeTooter #BikeTootUK

Two pictures of the electronic display on the cycleway CS3/C3 journey counting totem showing "cyclists today 7881" and "cyclists this year 135448"
CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-22

#Transport for #London has awarded Indra Group a new seven-year contract to operate and develop its revenue collection systems, including Oyster and #contactless #ticketing, with options to extend the deal. Indra will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and expansion of the system, as well as managing the Oyster retail network. More than 90 per cent of Tube and bus journeys are now paid for using Oyster or contactless, with pay as you go contactless set to expand to more stations across the southeast by 2026. The contract also includes plans to modernise the 20-year-old Oyster system, potentially introducing account-based ticketing and new digital features. Indra will work with #TfL and partners to ensure a smooth transition from current operator Cubic, with some staff transferring. The contract is valued at £587.6 million and began on 15 January 2026.
tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/t

A row of silver ticket barriers at a London Underground station, with a person in a dark jacket and blue jeans standing beside them. TfL ImageA person's hand holds a smartphone against a yellow Oyster card reader on a London bus to make a contactless payment. TfL Image
CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-21

#Transport for #London has published the January 2026 consultation report on proposed road safety improvements at the #Shoreditch High Street and Great Eastern Street junction. TfL consulted from 21 July to 12 September 2025 on measures including widened pedestrian crossings, a protected southbound cycle lane, cycle gates, deepened Advanced Stop Lines, a left-turn ban into Bethnal Green Road, and closure of Holywell Lane and Plough Yard. The consultation received 702 responses, with 77% supporting improved safety. Some local groups raised concerns about traffic displacement. #TfL will proceed with the scheme, with construction expected in 2027.
haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/shoredi

An executive summary of a road safety consultation for the Shoreditch High Street and Great Eastern Street junction. It outlines proposed changes, such as wider pedestrian crossings, new cycle lanes with 'gate' priority systems, and the closure of certain lanes to general traffic. The document also provides collision data from a three-year period, noting that 26 collisions resulted in 30 injuries, with cyclists and pedestrians making up the majority of those hurt.An excerpt from a consultation report detailing 702 responses regarding road safety proposals in Shoreditch and Bethnal Green. It includes bullet points on campaign responses, a breakdown of road safety perceptions from 550 online participants, and a table of the top five most frequently raised issues and the official responses.A table showing consultation feedback and responses regarding road changes on Shoreditch High Street, followed by a "Next Steps" section. The text confirms the decision to proceed with the proposals, with construction planned to begin in 2027.A table showing consultation feedback for bus and traffic proposals in Shoreditch. It lists various concerns, suggestions, and support levels, with the highest frequency being 21 counts for replacing a left-turn ban with a right-turn option.
CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-21

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
#TfL has published a response to a request on congestion charge payments by embassies and high commissions between 2017 and 2025. TfL confirmed it holds the data and restated that the congestion charge is a fee for a service rather than a tax, meaning diplomats are not exempt. Most diplomatic missions in London pay the charge, but a minority continue to refuse despite representations through diplomatic channels, leaving unpaid penalty charge notices that TfL says it will continue to pursue. Details of outstanding debts are published online and updated quarterly. The data also list the number of daily charges purchased by each mission over the period, with a league table showing the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia at the top with more than 47,000 charges, followed by Egypt and Qatar, then Kuwait, Brazil and Angola.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2026-01-21

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
#TfL has confirmed that there are no plans to introduce a #Superloop bus service to Bluewater. The confirmation follows a Freedom of Information request asking whether a Superloop route could be introduced to serve the shopping centre, potentially replacing route 492 with a more frequent limited-stop service. The request highlighted the popularity of the Superloop network and noted that Bluewater is located outside Greater London, raising questions about cross-boundary funding with Kent authorities. In its response, TfL said it holds the relevant information and stated clearly that no Superloop service to Bluewater is planned.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

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