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New escalators for Custom House station

New escalators at Custom House Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station opened today boosting the capacity of the station by 72 per cent ready for the London 2012 Games. The two new escalators will be able to carry 200 people per … Continue reading

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Transformation of Green Park station nears completion

Three new lifts boosting accessibility well ahead of the Games. Passengers already benefiting from a range of other improvements. A transformation of Green Park Tube station is now nearly complete, with three new lifts already providing step-free access to the … Continue reading

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New Oyster system to help customers pay the correct fare

A new system will help Oyster passengers who occasionally forget to touch out. As part of a series of innovations to improve customers’ experience of Oyster, Transport for London (TfL) has introduced a new facility for Oyster pay as you … Continue reading

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Transport for London Consultation begins on proposed changes to South Kensington station

London Underground (LU) is today beginning a six week public consultation – Friday 26 August to Friday 7 October – on the possibility of a development above South Kensington station. Work on the proposal has been undertaken with input from … Continue reading

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Transport for London The best way to get to Notting Hill Carnival: Sunday 28 – Bank Holiday Monday 29 August 2011

Europe‘s largest street festival – the Notting Hill Carnival – returns to the streets of west London on August Bank Holiday weekend. With the area closed off to traffic, the easiest way to enjoy the sights and sounds of Carnival … Continue reading

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