Innovative approach to excavation propping at London Euston
UK: Altrad RMD Kwikform says it used ‘revolutionary’ techniques as part of a complex project to assist High Speed 2 contractor Mace Dragados with the construction of a London Underground traction substation at Euston station.
Positive response to Docklands Light Railway extension consultation
UK: Transport for London has published the results of its public consultation on plans to extend the Docklands Light Railway automated light metro from Gallions Reach to Beckton Riverside and under the River Thames to Thamesmead. This aims to support the development of new housing.
London Underground seeks new ways to mind the gap
UK: Transport for London is looking for innovative approaches to managing safety at the platform-train interface, where there is a risk of people or objects falling onto the track.
Elizabeth Line tunnels get mobile coverage
UK: Transport for London and neutral telecoms infrastructure provider Boldyn Networks have deployed public 4G and 5G mobile coverage in the Elizabeth Line tunnels between Liverpool Street station and the Royal Oak portal to the west of Paddington. This comes after coverage at the stations went live earlier in the ...
Sign language translation to be tested at London Overground stations
UK: London Overground operating concessionaire Arriva Rail London is to test technology that translates digital passenger information into British Sign Language which can be accessed through a smart device via a personalised digital avatar.
Aluminium cladding saves leaking TfL building
UK: To meet Transport for London’s need to upgrade a lineside electrical switch box, UB Infrastructure devised a way to clad the existing building in aluminium panels which were fabricated off-site by ADS Laser Cutting and installed by Walker Construction.
Order for extra Elizabeth Line trains confirmed
UK: Alstom has signed a contract to supply and maintain a further 10 nine-car Class 345 Aventra electric multiple-units for London’s Elizabeth Line.
Investor sees ‘genuine growth potential’ as DB completes sale of Arriva
London’s off-peak Fridays trial ends
Transport for London plans new model for rail capital works
London Underground train evacuation report makes three recommendations
Quantum train location testing on the London Underground
London trial of all-day Friday off-peak fares agreed
London Underground orders second-generation safety system
Steve Murphy to leave MTR UK
Three shortlisted for Docklands Light railway operating contract
Tokyo Metro amongst bidders for Elizabeth Line operating contract
London Overground routes get new names
Youth representatives to join Transport for London meetings
Goole gets larger share of Piccadilly Line train contract