London mayor Sadiq Khan says he will create one of the world’s largest car-free areas of any capital city by closing swathes of central London to motorists. Mr Khan and Transport for London today announced the London Streetspace programme, which will transform the capital’s streets to have a focus on walking and cycling as people … Read more
Concorde was a turbojet-powered supersonic passenger jet that was operated until 2003. It had a maximum speed over twice the speed of sound at Mach 2.04 (1,354 mph or 2,180 k per hour at cruise altitude) and could seat 92 to 128 passengers. It was first flown in 1969, but needed further tests to establish … Read more
The elderly could be stripped of free rush-hour travel as ministers suggest one-way systems on train platforms in the latest round of ideas to get London transport moving again. Insiders have suggested Freedom Pass holders – those aged over 66 – could be prevented from travelling for free during rush-hour as Britain’s coronavirus lockdown is … Read more
London’s transport network could be crippled when the UK eases lockdown measures, a stark report has revealed today. The briefing to emergency planners, seen by the BBC, warns the Underground will be ‘rapidly overwhelmed’ if social distancing were maintained, and says police would be under pressure if needed to maintain crowd control. London’s transport system … Read more
Transport for London furloughs 7,000 staff to save £15.8million a month as network’s finances are hit by 90 per cent slump in fares By Mark Duell for MailOnline Published: 11:17 BST, 24 April 2020 | Updated: 11:27 BST, 24 April 2020 Transport for London will place 7,000 staff on furlough from Monday to save an … Read more
Sadiq Khan has said Transport for London could run out of money by the end of the month due to falling passenger numbers across the network. The Mayor of London last night revealed there had been a 95 per cent reduction in Tube use and an 85 per cent fall in numbers on buses following … Read more
Yob steals vital protective equipment from patient transport ambulance amid coronavirus crisis The brazen criminal broke into the ambulance overnight in Kirkby, Merseyside The driver’s window was shattered and goods such as face masks were looted The items were essential for NHS workers on the front line battling coronavirus By James Gant For Mailonline Published: … Read more
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says government could buy stake in struggling UK airlines after collapse in demand amid coronavirus crisis It’s ‘important to save companies that should survive in normal times’ says MP Transport secretary Grant Shapps says ‘everything’s on the table’ to save firms Rishi Sunak says he will not create specific support package … Read more
Tube journeys fall 70% while trips on buses are down 40% as Britons work from home and avoid public transport during coronavirus outbreak Journeys on the Underground have fallen by 70 per cent on this time last year London commuters are also avoiding the bus, with 40 per cent fewer passengers The Government advised only … Read more
Coffins of coronavirus victims were whisked away on a fleet of army trucks last night after a cemetery in northern Italy was overwhelmed by the death toll. The column of army trucks brought the dead out of Bergamo on Wednesday night in what Italians have called ‘one of the saddest photos in the history of … Read more