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In Folder: 005 - Metro Travel News Pages
Main article on planned engineering and improvement works affecting various services such as District line, Jubilee line, Metropolitan line, London Overground and TfL Rail. Also, reduced Night services such as no Night Tube or Night Overground services and limited Night bus services. Smaller articles on staying safe while travelling, a reminder of the legal requirement to wear face masks on public transport and information on virtual events such as a performances from Pavillion Dance South West, London International Mime Festival and the London Symphony Orchestra.
22 Jan 2021
Main article on planned engineering and improvement works affecting various services such as District line, Piccadilly line, London Overground and TfL Rail. Also, no Southern rail services from Victoria each weekend in May. Smaller articles on online and in-person activities available to enjoy the weekend such as the streaming of Showstoppers from The Theatre Channel, a tour of the Old Royal Naval College at Greenwich, and a reminder of TfL's latest travel advice.
07 May 2021
2021-06-30 Metro Travel News Transforming London's Green Spaces.pdf
30 Jun 2021
Main article on TfL's Housing Programme obtaining permissions for a new development spanning from Acton Town station to the level crossing towards Chiswick. Also plans for long-term change and sustainability for the local community through improvements of walking and cycling routes combined with a number of bus services. Includes advertisements on planning a journey in real time, a suggestion to refrain from leaving newspapers on the Tube to avoid jamming doors and potential delays, and a reminder to report unattended items or supicious behaviours to a member of staff.
25 Jan 2021
Main article on the increasing popularity of Santander Cycles Hire Schemes especially at weekends and people registering for TfL's free online Cycle Skills course launched in partnership with Halfords. Smaller article on Waterloo and City line reopening to the public except for weekends and Bank Holidays. Includes advertisements on planning a journey in real time, a suggestion to refrain from leaving newspapers on the Tube to avoid jamming doors and potential delays, and a reminder of a zero tolerance policy for hate crime on public transport.
08 Jun 2021
Main article on planned engineering and improvement works affecting various services such as Bakerloo line, District line, Hammersmith and City line, London Overground and TfL Rail. Also, reduced Night services such as no Night Tube or Night Overground services and limited Night bus services. Smaller articles on staying safe while travelling and a reminder of the legal requirement to wear face masks when on public transport. A warning about changes affecting South Kensington station and a suggestion to use the Santander Cycle scheme when going out.
26 Mar 2021
Main article on the epic increase in Santander cycle scheme users during its tenth anniversary year in 2020; ways in which the anniversary was celebrated and TfL's promotion of the scheme through measures aimed at improving and modernising the cycling service such as the building of five new docking stations, updating the terminal and back office systems and creating strategic network for cycling. Includes advertisements on planning a journey in real time, a suggestion to refrain from leaving newspapers on the Tube to avoid jamming doors and potential delays, and an advice to report unattended items and suspicious behaviours to a member of staff.
11 Jan 2021
Main article on planned engineering and improvement works affecting various services such as Circle line, District line, Hammersmith and City line, Metropolitan line, Piccadilly line and London Overground. No TfL Rail, Great Western Rail or Heathrow Express services between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway or Heathrow. Also, reduced night services such as no Night Tube, Night Overground and limited Night Bus services. Smaller articles on staying safe while travelling advising customers to choose alternative ways to circulate, such as walking and cycling, and a reminder of the legal requirement to wear face coverings on public transport.
05 Mar 2021
Main article on a quiz to test customers of their knowledge of the London Overground. Includes advertisements on planning a journey in real time, a suggestion to refrain from leaving newspapers on the Tube to avoid jamming doors and potential delays, and a reminder to report unattended items or suspicious behaviours to a member of staff.
07 Jun 2021
Main article on planned engineering and improvement works affecting various services at the Bank Holiday weekend such as Bakerloo line, District line, Hammersmith and City line, Northern line, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail. Also, reduced night services such as no Night Tube, Night Overground but Night Bus services running all weekend across London. Smaller articles on no Southern Rail services from Victoria, no National Rail services travelling to or from King's Cross and a reminder of TfL's latest travel advice.
30 Apr 2021
Main article on the London Underground being used in movies as well as children's programmes such as "Skyfall" in 2012, "Paddington" in 2014, "The Darkest Hour" in 2017, "The good liar" in 2019, the third series of the BBC's "Killing Eve", Amazon Prime's Hanna 2, and the importance these films and series play in increasing the profile of the capital and in raising valuable revenue reinvested back into London's tranport system. Includes advertisements on planning a journey in real time, a suggestion to refrain from leaving newspapers on the Tube to avoid jamming doors and potential delays, and a reminder to all customers of the legal requirement to wear a face covering when on public transport unless exempt.
13 May 2021
Main article on Tfl asking its customers for a feedback on latest upgrades of Cycle Superhighway 8 (CS8) between Chelsea Bridge and Wandsworth Town centre. Includes advertisements on planning a journey in real time, a suggestion to refrain from leaving newspapers on the Tube to avoid jamming doors and potential delays, and a remider to report unattended items and suspicious behaviours to a memmber of staff.
14 Jun 2021
Main article on the latest easing of the Government lockdown restrictions and TfL's response such as an enhanced cleaning regime, good ventilation on buses and trains, buses seats mostly usable except for rear-facing seats in bays planned to be blocked off to reduce the risk of transmission, one-way systems and extensive signage, and new rail timetables. Includes advertisements on planning a journey in real time, a suggestion to refrain from leaving newspapers on the Tube to avoid jamming doors and potential delays and a reminder to report unattended items and suspicious behaviours to a member of staff.
17 May 2021
2021-11-10 Metro Travel News Improvements Lead to Bank Branch Closure.pdf
10 Nov 2021
Main article on TfL Craft Club and Royal Museums Greenwich creating an activity pack for children to enjoy during the half-term including activities based around Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory, the Queen's House and the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre. Smaller article on London Transport Museum and its depot in Acton being open at half-term and offering activities for families and children. Includes advertisements on planning a journey in real time, a suggestion to refrain from leaving newspapers on the Tube to avoid jamming doors and potential delays, and a reminder of the safety measures being implemented for all customers to travel safely when on public transport.
03 Jun 2021
Main article on a number of flexible payment options for passengers such as contactless payments and Oyster cards. Smaller article on Kennington station becoming zone 1/2. Includes advertisement on planning a journey in real time, a suggestion to refrain from leaving newspapers on the Tube to avoid jamming doors and potential delays, and a reminder to all customers of the legal requirement to wear a face covering, unless exempt, when travelling on public transport.
18 May 2021
Main article on the launching of an e-scooter rental scheme initially operating in selected areas for a set lenght of time, with strict safety requirements and high operating standards such as built in speed limits, larger wheels, lights always on, selected bays for parking and unique identification numbers on each vehicles. Also, introduction of an extensive safety and awareness campaign promoting safety during the trial. Smaller article on a new southern entrance and ticket hall at Ilford station. Includes advertisements on planning a journey in real time, a suggestion to refrain from leaving newspapers on the Tube to avoid jamming doors and potential delays, and a reminder of a zero tolerance policy for hate crime on public transport.
09 Jun 2021
2021-07-23 Metro Travel News Plan Ahead for the Weekend.pdf
23 Jul 2021
2021-11-12 Metro Travel News Plan Ahead for the Weekend.pdf
12 Nov 2021
Main article on Tim Dunn's second TV series of the Architecture the Railway Built focusing on the Piccadilly line and the design of its stations. Includes advertisements on planning a journey in real time, a suggestion to refrain from leaving newspapers on the Tube to avoid jamming doors and potential delays, and a reminder to all customers unless exempt to wear a face covering while travelling on public transport.
09 Feb 2021
2021-11-15 Metro Travel News Crossing Safely at Westminster Bridge.pdf
15 Nov 2021
Main article on planned engineering and improvement works affecting various services such as Bakerloo line, Circle line, District line, Hammersmith and City line, London Overground and TfL Rail. Also, reduced night services such as no Night Tube and Night Overground but Night Bus services running all weekend across London. Smaller articles on fans returning to Wembley Stadium for the FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Leicester City on Saturday and an advice to check how to travel for that sport event. Also, new timetables to begin operating on the Bakerloo line, London Overground and TfL Rail from the weekend.
14 May 2021
2021-08-26 Metro Travel News Whitechapel Station Enjoys an Upgrade.pdf
26 Aug 2021
Main article on planned engineering and improvement works affecting various services such as Circle line, District line, Hammersmith and City line, Northern line, London Overground and TfL Rail. Also, reduced night services such as no Night Tube, Night Overground but Night Bus services running all weekend. Smaller articles on advice for football fans to travel safely and wear face coverings and a reminder to carry water in hot weather. Also, no services at Borough station.
11 Jun 2021
Main article on a quiz to test customers of their knowledge of the Victoria line. Includes advertisements on planning a journey in real time, a suggestion to refrain from leaving newspapers on the Tube to avoid jamming doors and potential delays, and a reminder to report unattended items or suspicious behaviours to a member of staff.
01 Feb 2021
