Eagle-eyed social media users spot Duchess of Cambridge’s possible spelling error

Social media users have suggested the Duchess of Cambridge may have made a spelling mistake while penning a message for transport workers during the royal tour. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 38, embarked on a 48-hour whirlwind tour of the UK, starting last night at Euston station. Kate Middleton was photographed writing a … Read more

Eagle-eyed social media users spot Duchess of Cambridge’s possible spelling error

Social media users have suggested the Duchess of Cambridge may have made a spelling mistake while penning a message for transport workers during the royal tour. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 38, embarked on a 48-hour whirlwind tour of the UK, starting last night at Euston station. Kate Middleton was photographed writing a … Read more

TfL is urged to rename Maryland station because of alleged links to the slave trade

TfL is urged to rename Maryland station because of ‘links to local slave owner with plantations in America’ despite doubts about name’s origin Newham councillors called for review of Maryland station amid alleged slave link But academics argued the name’s origin is from Old English word for boundary If approved, the name change could lead … Read more

TfL is urged to rename Maryland station because of alleged links to the slave trade

TfL is urged to rename Maryland station because of ‘links to local slave owner with plantations in America’ despite doubts about name’s origin Newham councillors called for review of Maryland station amid alleged slave link But academics argued the name’s origin is from Old English word for boundary If approved, the name change could lead … Read more

£19 billion Crossrail project ‘risks being mothballed’ without extra cash

£19 billion Crossrail project ‘risks being mothballed’ without extra cash as London transport boss demands more funding this week to avoid ‘Doomsday scenario’ Transport for London boss Andy Byford has written to Department for Transport  Line, from Berkshire to Essex via London, originally expected to open in 2018 Update said railway, called Elizabeth Line, not … Read more

£19 billion Crossrail project ‘risks being mothballed’ without extra cash

£19 billion Crossrail project ‘risks being mothballed’ without extra cash as London transport boss demands more funding this week to avoid ‘Doomsday scenario’ Transport for London boss Andy Byford has written to Department for Transport  Line, from Berkshire to Essex via London, originally expected to open in 2018 Update said railway, called Elizabeth Line, not … Read more

Death of the black cab? Fifth of all London taxis are now off the road after passengers ‘evaporated’

A fifth of all black cabs in London have been taken off the road with hundreds stored on farmer’s fields and drivers on ‘starvation wages’ after passengers ‘evaporated’ during the Covid-19 pandemic, research has revealed.  The number of taxis licensed in the capital plummeted from 18,900 on June 7 to 15,000 on November 8, according … Read more

TfL: Sadiq Khan ‘forced’ to KEEP London congestion charge at £15

Sadiq Khan will be ‘forced’ to KEEP congestion charge at £15 – despite £1.6bn bailout for TfL – as it’s revealed ‘temporary’ hike raised £100million this summer Congestion charge hike raised £100 million over the summer after introduction It will be kept as part of the £1.6 billion bailout for TfL agreed by the government … Read more

RMT moan that Banksy’s £7.5m Tube graffiti stunt proves London Underground ‘is not safe’

Rail union bosses have claimed Banksy’s £7.5million Tube graffiti stunt proves the London Underground ‘is not safe,’ as TfL refuses to share which station the artist targeted along with other details, as it fears copycats will target trains. The renowned street artist boarded a Hammersmith and City Line train dressed in a high-vis jacket, boiler … Read more

Londoners could face £27.50 daily congestion charge under Government bailout of TfL

London drivers could have to pay £27.50  a day if they drive an old polluting car through the center of the city under new congestion charge Sadiq Khan claims ministers are demanding he vastly extends congestion zone  Some motorists could be charged twice if they also travel through the ULEZ  Boris Johnson yesterday accused Mr … Read more