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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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Full fleet of brand new Victoria line trains now in service

The 180 million passengers who use the Victoria line each year are now being served by a full fleet of brand new trains, following the successful phasing out of the old 1960′s stock. The new higher capacity trains are more accessible … Continue reading

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Work continues to keep passengers cool this summer and beyond

First air-conditioned Tube trains now running in central London. London Overground served by full fleet of air-conditioned trains. Work to double ventilation fans on the Victoria line nears completion. Work underway looking at future of Tube trains. With warm summer … Continue reading

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Transport for London New Northern line upgrade set to start

Transport for London (TfL) today announced that the main programme of works to upgrade London’s busiest Tube line – the Northern line – will commence later this year. When complete, the upgrade will deliver faster, more frequent and more reliable … Continue reading

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Tube carries half usual number of passengers despite strike – 17:30 update

Trains running on all but the Circle line. More than three quarters of stations are open, and up to 40 per cent of trains are running during evening peak Passengers should check before travelling at tfl.gov.uk. Fourth pointless strike ‘will achieve … Continue reading

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