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Andy Lord appointed new Managing Director of London Underground
Lord will make the move to TfL later this year following a 30 year career in the aviation industry.
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Biggest test of the Tube’s new signalling system proves successful
The biggest test so far of the new signalling system between Hammersmith, Euston Square and Paddington was completed successfully, bringing extra capacity and more frequent services closer...
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Modernisation plans for Camden Town Tube station prove popular
Londoners are in support of the modernisation of Camden Town Tube station, which would result in more comfortable journeys and step-free access…
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Specialist engineering trains commissioned to tackle leaf fall
5 September 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
An action plan to tackle leaf fall on the Piccadilly line is well underway for the Autumn months, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed.
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New propulsion technology to be used on London Underground
30 August 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
London Underground (LU) has awarded Bombardier a contract to supply new motors and traction control equipment for its Central line trains.
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Enabling scientific research for inner-city spaces
Professor Nick Tyler, the Chadwick Professor of Civil Engineering at UCL, tells Eurotransport how the Pedestrian Accessibility Movement & Environment Laboratory (PAMELA) can be used by organisations, like the London Underground, to practically test their theories on accessibility before committing to a huge investment.
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New ticket hall opens as part of £700m Victoria Tube station upgrade
17 January 2017 | By Katie Sadler, Intelligent Transport
The new North ticket hall at Victoria Tube station has opened as part of a £700m upgrade project.
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LU’s Escalator Passenger Safety Strategy: Making passengers safer
Recent safety data has identified that a large proportion of customer injuries occur when travelling on escalators. The London Underground (LU) has therefore established the Escalator Passenger Safety Strategy (EPSS) Committee to investigate methods to influence passenger behaviour on escalators. Phil Harley, Senior Engineer of the Ops LU Engineering Stations…
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Safety & Security Supplement 2016
Kevin Hargreaves discusses TfGM’s Control Centre and integrated transport management; Making public transport safe and accessible for people living with vision impairments and London Underground’s Escalator Passenger Safety Strategy – making passengers safer is covered by Phil Harley...
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Tube chat… London’s new badge draws attention
30 September 2016 | By Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
'Tube chat' badges are being handed out in London urging commuters to speak to one another on the London Underground.
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Video: Hitachi Rail Europe & Bombardier announce New Tubes for London joint bid
28 September 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
In a joint venture, Hitachi Rail Europe and Bombardier Trains have submitted a bid to build New Tubes for London (NTFL).
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Technology on the Tube: The technological innovations that make London Underground Work
8 September 2016 | By Dice - formerly the IT Job Board
Explore the surprising technology behind the London Underground and how it affects everyday commuting.
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Thousands of journeys completed during first Night Tube services
22 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
The first Night Tube services successfully launched on London’s Central and Victoria lines recording thousands of passenger journeys across the capital.
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Night Tube Q&A
19 August 2016 | By VisitLondon.com
The Night Tube is coming to London, with a 24-hour service on Fridays and Saturdays…
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New chiller system installed on northern section of London’s Victoria line
18 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Passengers travelling on the northern section of the Victoria line can now benefit from the installation of a new chiller system reducing temperatures in tunnels and platforms.