Metro Travel News Pages 2021

Main article on free online London Museum's After Dark events such as All the Station quiz special offering ticket holders a free cocktail recipe and an interactive workshop guided by art tutors from London Drawings. Includes advertisements on plannig 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 face coverings while travelling on public transport.

Main article on the history of London's trams and its crucial role in helping connecting communities outside Central London when first established in the second half of the 19th century. 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 passengers unless exempt of the legal requirement to wear a face mask when travelling on public transport.

Main article on Londoners being asked for a feedback on a series of trial changes involving the extension of the Cycleway 4 route to London Bridge and other changes, such as sections of light cycle segragation with wands in both directions in Tooley Street and Duke Street Hill, closure of the Eastbound arm of Tooley Street to become a pedestrian area, and changes to traffic to reduce risks of road danger. 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 dalays, and a notice about fares changing from March 2021.

Main article on a quiz to test customers of their knowledge of the Metropolitan line, the oldest underground railway in the world. 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 passangers unless exempt of the legal requirement to wear a face mask when travelling on public transport.

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.

Main article on the imminent introduction of the Direct Vision Standard permit scheme, a tool aiming at eliminating deaths and serious injuries from London's streets by reducing heavy goods vehicles blind spots. Smaller article on the launch of a tighter Low Emission Zone (LEZ) to fight emissions. 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 always use the same device or card when paying to travel on public transport.

Main article on planned engineering and improvement works affecting various services such as Circle line, District line, Hammersmith and City line, Metropolitan line and London Overground. Also reduced night services such as no of Night Tube, Night Overground, limited Night Bus services and lift works at Elephant and Castle. Smaller article on staying safe while travelling advising customers to choose alternative ways to circulate such as walking or cycling while in London and a reminder to wear a face mask.

Main article on TfL's face covering enforcement programme ensuring that all passengers unless exempt wear face masks when travelling on public transport. 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 wear a face mask on public transport.

Main article on planned engineering and improvement works affecting various services such as Central line, Jubilee line, Metropolitan line, London Overground and Tfl Rail. Also, changes to services at Victoria and reduced night services such as no of Night Tube, Night Overground and limited Night Bus services. Smaller articles on staying safe while travelling advising customers to find alternative ways to circulate, such as walking and cycling. Also, a reminder of the legal requirement to wear face coverings when on public transport and online events taking place at the weekend such as Margaret Clap's tour of historical London, literary ladies and National theatre performances.

Main article on activities on offer at the London's Transport Museum's online shop for children to enjoy at home such as History of the Buses Top Trumps, City of London Train Set, London Transport Stamp Set, Topple Tower Game, Mind the Gap Card Game. Smaller article on the TfL Craft Club at londonblog.tfl.gov.uk offering imaginative ideas for children to get creative while at home. 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 passengers unless exempt to wear a face mask while travelling on public transport.

Main article on a sporting quiz and the role London plays in hosting major sport events. 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 passengers unless exempt of the legal requirement to wear a face covering while travelling on public transport.

Main article on the history behind some famous locations in London such as Barbican, Blackfriars, Chiswick, Islington, Pall Mall, Piccadilly Circus and Waterloo. 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 wear a face mask covering nose and mouth unless exempt while travelling on public transport.

Main article on a quiz to test customers of their knowledge of London's transport. Includes advertisements on planning a journey in real time and a suggestion to refrain from leaving newspapers on the Tube to avoid jamming doors and potential delays, ad a reminder to report unattended items or suspicious behaviours to a member of staff.

Main article on the creation of two new temporary cycle lanes in Greenwich and Hounslow with the purpose of allowing a safer and easier place for londoners to travel in light of the new coronavirus restrictions. 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 passengers unless exempt of the legal requirement to wear a face mask when on public transport.

Main article on new fundings awarded to TfL and fourteen boroughs across London to boost cycling while creating new parking spaces and safer places to walk and cycle. 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 passengers unless exempt of the legal requirement to wear a face covering when travelling on public transport.

Main article on London's red buses going green tackling the issue of air pollution on the most polluting routes across London such as Brixton, Haringey and Putney town centres. Also, mentioning of achieving and in some cases exceeding the cleanest Euro IV emission standards. 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 delys, and a reminder to report unattended items or suspicious behaviours to a member of staff.

Main article on the opportunity to access people's historical information by visiting the London Transport Museum website. Also details about James Woodards, a former bus driver in North London, who joined World War I. 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 use same cards or devices when paying to travel on public transport.

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.

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.

Main article on large increase in cycling across London during the coronavirus pandemic and the importance of having the space to do so safely. Smaller article on traffic changes in the West End. 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 mask covering nose and mouth while travelling on public transport.

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.

Main article on a range of moquette items on sale at the London Transport Museum's online shop such as Modern Moquette Socks in a Box, Routemaster Moquette Design Lambswool Scarf, Moquette Scarf and Moquette Design Lambswool Throw. Smaller article on the TfL online Craft Club offering numerous imaginative ideas to keep everyone creative while at home. 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 notice about fares changing from 1 March 2021.

Main article on planned engineering and improvement works affecting various services such as Jubilee line, Metropolitan line, Northern line, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail. 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 find alternative ways to circulate, such as walking and cycling; a reminder of the legal requirement to wear face coverings on public transport and virtual events taking place at the weekend such as Sammy and the Beanstalk at www.operaupclose.com, the musical Falling Star at www.streem.theatre and the Museum of London online mini-series exploring queer objects from its collection.

Main article on a new scheme at Amersham Underground station on the Metropolitan line enabling easier access to people with accessibility needs, heavy luggage or children in buggies. Also a reminder of a turn-up-and-go service for people in need of assistance available in all London Underground 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 an advice to report unattended items or suspicious behaviours to a member of staff.

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.

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.

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.

Main article on the history of the London bus and its evolution over time. Smaller article on TfL's latest advice on staying safe while travelling. Includes advertisements on how to plan 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.

Main article on Debden station structural improvements such as two new lifts and a pedestrian bridge linking the platforms and providing customers a step-free access, manual boarding ramps and tactile paving allowing easier journeys for people with accessibility needs. Smaller articles on TfL's latest advice on staying safe while travelling and buses services in west and south-west London and parts of Surrey likely to be affected by planned industrial action. 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.

Main article on planned engineering and improvement works affecting various services such as Circle line, District line, Hammersmith and City line, Metropolitan line, 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 Four Lines signalling being introduced between Monument and Sloane Square, no National Rail services travelling to or from King's Cross, the Piccadilly line not stopping at South Kensington and a reminder of TfL's latest travel advice.

Main article on London Transport Museum reopening to the public with galleries featuring new collections such as the "Future Journey, Future City" gallery created by postgraduate students from Central Saint Martin, University of the Arts London, offering visitors a glimpse of how enviromental change and technological advances could transform life in London by 2030 and family friendly activities for May half-term. Also, mentioning of Covid-secure procedures in place including a one-way system throughout the museum, hand sanitising points in the galleries and an enahnced cleaning regime. Smaller article on TfL advising people to travel to the museum sensibly. Includes adveretisement 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 on public transport.

Main article on helpful tips when choosing a bicycle such as considering the right fit and different models, taking a test ride with Santander Cycles and family friendly cargo bikes. 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 of the legal requirement to wear a face mask while travelling on public transport.

Main article on the Capital Ring Walk and its finest places complemented with guides and signage such as Horsenden Hill, Eltham Palace, Abney Park Cemetary, the Olympic Park, the Great North Wood, Wimbledon, Richmond Park, The Grand Union Canal, Welsh Harp, Finsbury Park, Walthamstow Marshes, the Thames Barrier, Beckenham Place Par, Streatham Common, Syon Park and the Wharncliffe Viaduct. Includes advertisements on planning a journey in real time, a suggestionto refrain from leaving newspapers on the Tube to avoid jamming doors and potential delays, and a reminder to all customer of the possibility to download the TfL's free Oyster app.

Main article on planned engineering and improvement works affecting various services such as Central line, London Overground and TfL Rail. Also, reduced Night services with no Night Tube or Night Overground services, limited Night bus services. Also potential disruption on the Tube with reduced or no service on the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan line and District and Piccadilly line due to control room shortages and a warning about changes affecting South Kensington station. Smaller articles on latest TfL's advice to stay safe while travelling and a reminder of the legal requirement, unless exempt, to wear face masks when on public transport.

Main article on planned engineering and improvement works affecting various services such as Northern line, Piccadilly line, London Overground, TfL Rail and London Trams. 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 with a reminder of the legal requirement unless exempt to wear face masks when on public transport. A warning about changes affecting South Kensington station and virtual events taking place over the Easter holiday break such as the National Theatre's production of Romeo and Juliet and a Guirlguiding social event for teenagers .

Main article on vintage posters available to buy from the London Transport's Museum online shop such as Bluebells, Kew Garden, 1930 by Fawkes, Take a plunge into the country this Easter, 1929 by Nina Scott Langley, Easter gifts 1913 by Charles Sharland, Simply Spring by Tube and Bus, 1998 and Natural History of London; no 7, rabbits of the outer ring, 1916 by Edwin Noble. Includes advertisements on planning a journey in real time, a suggestion to refrain from leaving newspapers on the Tube to avoidjamming doors and potential delays, and a reminder to all customers unless exempt of the legal requirement to wear face coverings when travelling on public transport.

Main article on the latest TfL travel advice following the easing of lockdown restrictions in London such as minimising the number of journeys and planning for quite times, mantaining social distancing, wearing a face mask unless exempt, enhancing a cleaning regime on the entire network and keeping capacity limits in place to help mantain social distancing on all buses exept for dedicated School Services still operating at full seated capacity as per government guidance. 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, a reminder to all customers unless not subject to of the legal requirement to wear face coverings when travelling on public transport and an advice to report unattended items and suspicious behaviour to a member of staff.

Main article on Club Craft nature, an activity pack created by teaming up the TfL Craft Club with the conservation organisation World Wide Fun for Nature and walking app Go Jauntly. Smaller articles on West Ealing becoming the latest step-free station in London and a warning to bus customers in west and south-west London and part of Surrey of the likelihood of some bus services being affected by planned industrial action. 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 legal requirement unless exempt to wear face coverings when travelling on public transport.

Main article on a quiz to test customers of their knowledge of the Hammersmith and City line. Smaller article on some bus services in west and south-west London and parts of Surrey likely to be affected by planned industrial action. 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.

Main article on vast number of routes available to cyclists across the capital such as the Cycleway C20 between Enfield Town and Palmers Green in North London, the Cycle Superhighway CS2 between Stratford and Aldgate in East London, and itineraries from Clapham to Lambeth Bridge in south London and from Paddington to Uxbridge along the Grand Union Canal in west London. 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 of the legal requirement unless exempt to wear face coverings while travelling on pubic transport.

Main article on planned engineering and improvement works affecting various services such as Jubilee line, Metropolitan line, London Overground and TfL Rail. Also, reduced Night services with no Night Tube or Night Overground services, limited Night bus services and a warning about changes affecting South Kensington station. Smaller articles on virtual events happening at the weekend such as Royal Parks podcasts, craft and create videos offerred by the National Gallery and poetry films available on the poetry society website. Also a reminder of staying safe while travelling highlighting the legal requirement, unless exempt, to wear face masks when on public transport.

Main article on TfL's effort to guarantee it customers safe journeys ahead of further lifting of the lockdown restrictions in London such as an enhanced cleaning regime and hand sanitising points, a well ventilated network, free face coverings, TfL's enforcement officers and the police enforcing the legal requirement of wearing masks over the nose and mouth, unless exempt, and flexible travel. 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.

Main article on the history of Victoria Coach Station and its evolution over time. Smaller article on TfL's latest advice on staying safe while travelling as a result of the recent further lifting of lockdown restrictions in the capital. Includes advertisement on how to plan 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.

Main article on the history of the Tube which was first opened in the second half of the 19th century and an overview of all its lines. Smaller article on TfL's latest advice on staying safe while travelling on public transport. 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 face coverings.

Main article on a number of tools, such as the TfL's walking Steps Tube map and the Go Jauntly app, aimed at helping Londoners explore their surroundings following the recent national lockdown easing which allows outdoor gatherings of groups of up to six people. 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 of the legal requirement unless exempt to wear a face covering while travelling on public transport.

Main article on the history of some of the place names in London such as Canning Town, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Totteridge and Whetstone. Includes advertisements on planning a journey in real time, a suggestion to refrain from leaving newspapers on the Tube to avoid jamming doors or potential delays, and a reminder to download a free Oyster app to top up a card anytime and anywhere.

Main article on a quiz to test customers of their knowledge of London's red buses' evolution through time. 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 to report unattended items or suspicious behaviours to a member of staff.

Main article on Uber Boat services run by Thames Clippers between Putney and Canary Wharf, Battersea Power station and Bankside piers and North Greenwich, still adhering to safety measures both at piers and on board such as social distancing and mandatory face masks covering mouth and nose unless exempt. Smaller article on a number of bus routes in west and south-west London and parts of Surrey likely to be affected by planned industrial actions. 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 legal requirement to wear a face covering unless exempt while travelling on public transport.

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.

2021-11-09 Metro Travel News Shaping the Future of Step Free London.pdf

2021-11-12 Metro Travel News Plan Ahead for the Weekend.pdf

2021-11-15 Metro Travel News Crossing Safely at Westminster Bridge.pdf

2021-11-19 Metro Travel News Plan Ahead for the Weekend.pdf

2021-11-10 Metro Travel News Improvements Lead to Bank Branch Closure.pdf

2021-12-03 Metro Travel News Plan Ahead for the Weekend.pdf

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2021-11-11 Metro Travel News Because Every Poppy Counts.pdf

2021-11-01 Metro Travel News Zero Tolerance to Sexual Harassment.pdf

2021-11-02 Metro Travel News Into the Heart of the Capital.pdf

2021-11-03 Metro Travel News Explore London.pdf

2021-11-05 Metro Travel News Plan Ahead for the Weekend.pdf

2021-11-08 Metro Travel News Return of the Night Overground.pdf

2021-11-14 Metro Travel News Next Steps for Elizabeth Line Services.pdf

2021-11-16 Metro Travel News Tram-endous Days Out on London's Trams.pdf

2021-11-17 Metro Travel News Reducing Road Danger.pdf

2021-11-22 Metro Travel News Transport Trivia Time.pdf

2021-11-23 Metro Travel News Possible Strike Action.pdf