Metro Travel News Pages 2015

Main article on the Notting Hill Carnival returning to the streets of west London on Sunday 30 and Monday 31 August and people are advised to start planning their travel now.

Main article on TfL securing €4m funding from the European Commission to progress plans for two new London Overground stations located at Old Oak Common. Also includes article on closure of Holland Park.

Main article on Webb Ellis cup journey on the Jubilee Line and travel advice for during the Rugby World Cup 2015. Also includes article on the completion of a prototype Crossrail train.

Main article on a month left for people to have their say on Crossrail 2.

Main article asking runners, spectators, motorists and passengers to plan their journeys in advance of the London Marathon.

Main article on MCN motor show at Excel centre and London bike safe team. Also includes article on new London posters displayed on bus shelters, tweet the manager and tube improvement - post weekend update.

Main article about programme of improvement and maintenance work completed over the festive period. Also includes update on Jubilee line at London Bridge and chance to take a peek underground at CrossRail tunnels.

Main article on things to do in the vicinity of Thames piers. Also includes article on crackdown on cycle crime for Bike Safety Week.

Main article on the TfL takeover of railway lines between Liverpool Street Station, Enfield and Chesunt, and between Romford and Upminster. Also includes articles on model S Stock trains available for pre-order and on the sculpture trail between the O2 and Queen Elizabeth Park.

Main article on heavy goods vehicles are now banned from the capital’s streets if they are not fitted with side guards and specific safety mirrors.

Main article with ideas for how to make travel part of the Valentines experience. Also includes update on improvements to Hammersmith station.

Main article on part closures on the Central, District, Jubilee, Victoria, Overground lines and London Trams. Also includes articles on new lifts on Tufnell Park Station.

Main article on part closures of the Victoria line over summer while work to increase frequency takes place. Also includes article on superhighway improvements for cycle safety and traffic information for the capital.

Main article on the number of contactless payments made across the TfL network in its first year. Also includes articles on Rugby World Cup information broadcast on the London Underground and DLR, and on road travel information in London.

Main article on 5 million pounds being invested in Tooting and Peckham as part of a pilot pedestian town centre improvements.

Main article on visiting one of the capital’s Christmas markets.

Main article on planning your festive trips to avoid disruption. Also includes a summary of travel information up to December 30.

Main article on part closures on Circle, District, and Overground Lines. Also includes articles on record number of trips on TfL services, station closure at Tufnell Park and additional bus services for the Epsom Derby.

Main article on improvement work at the Hangar Lane Junction on the District and Piccadilly Lines. Also includes article on the Children's Magical Taxi Tour and an image of the completed Crossrail station in Canary Wharf.

Main article advertising bus sculptures exhibition at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Also includes article on sponsorship of baby on board badge and traffic information for the capital.

Main article on six month countdown to 24-hour services on selected Underground lines and supporting photographic exhibition at Westminster station. Also includes article on starting an apprenticeship with TfL.

Main article on TFL services that are running during the strikes.

Main article advocating walking to stay healthy including seven top walking routes in London. Also includes article on CrossRail progress.

Main article on locations in London used in successful films and how to find them. Also includes article on the Art on the Underground exhibition.

Main article on part closures on the Overground lines and London Trams. Also includes article on Trafalgar Square going green for St Patrick's Day.

Main article on the launch of an interactive map that shows when and where people were injured on London roads. Also includes article on Acton Depot open weekend including access to the Seimens Heathrow Express maintenance depot.

Main article on final plans for the construction of Europe's longest substantially segregated urban cycleways set out. Also includes articles on proposed DLR strike called off, Lodnon Overground scores highly with passengers and traffic information for the capital.

Main article on launch of innovative new train design entering service from May 2017.

Main article on key note speech by Leon Daniels, Managing Director of Surface Transport, at UK Bus Forum. Also includes article on planning ahead for bus strike and traffic information for the capital.

Main article on part closures on the District, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Victoria, London Overground and London Trams.

Main article on Mike Brown apology for disrupting the pubics journey. Including article on how to travel during the strike.

Main article on park-side rotunda building opposite Clapham South Tube station to be turned into a new restaurant or café with exhibition space by TfL. Also includes article on celebrating great station architecture.

Main article on a bus drivers endeavour to return a child's lost toy. Also includes articles on UNICEF New Year's Eve fireworks partnership and London Transport Museum's Pop-Up shop in South Kensington Station.

Main article on part closures on Circle, District, Hammersmith, Metropolitan and London Overground. Also includes article on transport investment.

Main article on some ‘eggcellent’ Easter egg hunts and activities taking place in London over the long bank holiday weekend, on the Tube or a bus for an ‘eggstravagant’ day out.

Main article on having a river tour of London. Also includes traffic information for the capital.

Main article on part closures on District, Hammersmith and City, DLR, Overgorund Lines and London Trams and station closure on Central Line. Also includes articles on escalator repairs at Monument Station and on reduction of fares due to extension of the London Overground.

Main article on London having markets selling food from every corner of the globe.

Main article on exercise destinations around London.

Main article on London’s iconic Tube map being immortalised on a special edition Stratocaster® guitar in a new partnership between Fender and London Underground.

Main article on the publication of a Rugby World Cup themed Tube Map. Also includes an article on a pop-up wooden Tube Station replica for the Transport by Design programme.

Main article on part closures on the Jubilee, Metropolitan, Overground lines, Docklands Light Railway, Tramlink and roadwork.

Main article on Londoners being asked to donate old and unwanted coats to help keep homeless people warm this winter. Also includes article on Covent Gardens work complete.

Main article on part closure on Circle, Hammersmith and London Overground.

Main article on more than 860 people working in transport, engineering and technology have set a new world record for the most people performing a jumping high-five at the same time.

Main article on an ever growing pool of places to swim outdoors in the capital.

Main article on campaign to boost motorbike safety, launched by TfL to reduce the number of accidents on London’s roads.

Main article on the Christmas lights switch on, shops reveal their festive windows, ice skating, and fun and treats in the capital.

Main article on part closures on the Circle, District, and Overground lines. Also includes articles on cutting queues at Warren Street, rail plans for Old Oak Common and access changes at Euston.

Main article on campaign to get commuters to tweet when they witness acts of kindness or help. Also includes update on lift works at Vauxhall and article on wedding proposal on the Emirates Airline.

Main article on abandoned stations, eco crops, ancient rivers and world-famous film stars are just a few of the subterranean secrets passing by as your train snakes its way through London’s Tube network.

Main article on all 11,500 Santander Cycles being fitted with state-of-the-art lights from early next year to help cyclists stay seen at night.

Main article on lorries without cycle safety equipment to be banned from Capital. Also includes competition to win Valentines Day experience on Emirates Airline.

Main article on passengers travelling between Gatwick Airport and London will be able to pay as you go using contactless payments and Oyster. Also includes article on planned road improvements on Westminster Bridge.

Main article on taking part in the London Cycle Challenge. Also includes articles on extension of busker's competition deadline and road works and closures in London.

Main article on part closure on the Central, District, Hammersmith, Northern and London Overground. Also includes article on Central line stopping at Tottenham Court Road.

Main article on more than a dozen new tunnels and bridges being proposed in plans to transform cross-river travel in the capital.

Main article on works on the northern roundabout in Elephant and Castle to improving safety for all road users in the area. Also includes articles on Bus indicator expanded.

Main article on major works to create the Northern line extension to Battersea started.

Main article on Victoria line services is up and running again, two days early, following major works between Seven Sisters and Walthamstow Central.

Main article on the Jupiter London Notcurne cycling festival in Farrigdon and the Santander Cycles race. Also includes article on busker's music competition.

Main article advising on free events happening in London between 25th April and 10th May.

Main article on public awareness campaign on road safety: 'We make over 35,000 decisions every day. A bad one on the road can be fatal.’

Main article on free Santander cycle guided bike rides around London. Also includes articles encouraging women to take up roles as engineers with TfL and on road works and closures in London.

Main article New Routemaster bus sculptures auctioned for charity. Also includes articles on Mayor Boris Johnson getting into singing spirits.

Main article on TfL proposal to changes to taxi and private hire vehicle licensing ahead of the Ultra Low Emission Zone which will be introduced in central London in 2020. Includes article on Hammersmith fly over to finish work in August.

Main article on this Saturday, one of the capital’s largest bus garages at Camberwell was open to the public for a day of vintage rides, displays and fun for all the family. Includes article on River Festival launch.