London’s Tube network which carries more than one billion people a year has been judged best in Europe by the transit industry’s Metro Awards. The world’s oldest metro system, which began service in 1863 and covers 249 miles (402km), was also commended for passenger satisfaction. The Tube service beat off competition from Paris, Madrid, Berlin [...]
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Strike contingency plan unveiled
Extra transport services will be laid on in London if a planned 48-hour Tube strike goes ahead. There will be 100 extra buses, extra river services, escorted cycle rides into central London and extra bike parking, Transport for London said. Rail, Maritime and Transport union members plan to strike from 1859 BST on Tuesday over [...]
