TfL Uses Virtual Reality to Boost Bystander Awareness Across London’s Transport Network Tube train at a platform

Transport for London (TfL) is marking International Bystander Awareness Day (13 March) with an innovative virtual reality (VR) initiative designed to...

jonathand@cogn… Fri, 03/13/2026 - 10:30
London Tube Goes Solar: TfL Strikes Landmark Deal to Power the Underground with Zero Carbon Energy Tube Train

Transport for London (TfL) has appointed SSE Energy Solutions as its delivery partner to develop dedicated solar installations that will directly...

jonathand@cogn… Wed, 03/04/2026 - 10:52
The Hidden Tech Upgrade That’s Revolutionising 40% of the London Underground London Tube Train

Hitachi Rail has completed the latest signalling deployment on London Underground’s Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. The...

jonathand@cogn… Wed, 07/02/2025 - 09:15
Jenny Hamilton receives MBE in 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for revolutionising London’s iconic Tube stations Jenny Hamilton

Jenny Hamilton, Lead Sponsor at Transport for London (TfL) has been recognised with an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for her work master-planning...

jonathand@cogn… Mon, 06/16/2025 - 09:20
London’s Latest Accessibility Triumph! Knightsbridge Opening

Knightsbridge station has become the 93rd station on the Tube network to offer step-free access, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. A new...

jonathand@cogn… Tue, 04/29/2025 - 09:01
£24M Contract Boosts London Underground Piccadilly Line Train

UK Power Networks Services will support the rollout of new trains on London Underground’s Piccadilly line with the signing of a new £ 24 million

... jonathand@cogn… Thu, 04/17/2025 - 09:09
Colindale Tube Station - First Phase Of Major Upgrade Crane at Colindale

Colindale Tube station, located on the Edgware branch of the Northern line, will reopen in a temporary state on the afternoon of Friday, 20 December...

jonathand@cogn… Wed, 12/18/2024 - 08:27
TfL Awards Contract for Elephant & Castle Tube Station Upgrade London Underground Sign

Transport for London (TfL) has selected Dragados UK to design and construct new passenger tunnels at Elephant & Castle Tube station. These tunnels...

jonathand@cogn… Wed, 10/02/2024 - 08:07
Northern appoints former London Underground chief to key role Chris Clarke, Northern

Northern has appointed former London Underground chief Chris Clarke as its new head of operational delivery for the North West.

Clarke has 13 years...

Louis Morris Tue, 08/20/2024 - 08:50
TfL confirms next 12 step-free tube stations Northwood Underground station

Transport for London has confirmed the next 12 tube stations that will be prioritised for improvement work.

In order to increase the number of tube...

Dan Benn Wed, 08/07/2024 - 10:20
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A very light revolution: How Coventry is changing the game in connectivity

Focusing on the latest developments, innovations, and policy impacts in the UK rail industry, with a particular emphasis on sustainability, infrastructure upgrades, and future technological advancements.

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