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National Rail Awards 2017: London Underground wins Passenger Operator of the Year

London Underground wins the prestigious Passenger Operator of the Year category at the National Rail Awards 2017

22 Sept

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TfL employs RATs to tackle adhesion problems

Two 1973-stock trains converted into RATs for Piccadilly Line

4 Sept

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Automatic Promotion

Britain has been running automatic trains since the 1960s, but only on closed networks such as London Underground. PHILIP HAIGH discovers more

8 Apr

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More strikes set in Tube staffing dispute

RMT members on London Underground are due to strike in a dispute over station staffing levels.

3 Feb

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NATIONAL RAIL AWARDS 2016: Outstanding Teamwork of the Year, Winner - S&C South Alliance - Acton Wells Junction Project

S&C South Alliance won the Outstanding Teamwork of the Year award. Here's why.

23 Sept

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NATIONAL RAIL AWARDS 2016: Putting Passengers First - Winner: London Underground - Customer Service Training Programme

London Underground won the Putting Passengers First award. Here's why.

23 Sept

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New London Underground signalling system reaches critical testing stage

Testing of new signalling system to be introduced by Thales and London Underground has reached the point where a train is running at LU’s line speed of 50mph.

12 Aug

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Transport for London updates iconic typeface

Transport for London (TfL) has updated its famous Johnson typeface to better cater for the digital age.

15 Jun

The prototype D-Train runs as a three-car unit at Long Marston on May 25. VIVARAIL.

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Prototype D-Train almost ready for main line testing

Vivarail’s prototype Class 230 D-Train is now running as a three-car unit.

9 Jun

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Lift work closes Lambeth North

Lambeth North Tube station will close on July 13 and re-open in February 2017.

9 Jun

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Thales installs new London Underground signalling

Installation of new signalling systems has begun on London Underground by Thales.

7 Jun

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August date set for first Night Tube services

The first all-night Tube service will run on August 19, on the Central and Victoria lines.

26 May

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Vivarail’s first rebuilt D-Train close to main line run

The first D-Train is entering the final phase of testing and approvals, ahead of running on the main line.

18 Apr

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Waboso to lead NR’s Digital Railway directorate

London Underground’s Capital Programmes Director David Waboso is moving to Network Rail to become Managing Director, Digital Railway.

31 Mar

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First S-Stock train runs under automatic control

Thales and London Underground have begun line testing of the new signalling and train control system destined for LU’s four sub-surface lines.

14 Mar

230001 at Long Marston. STEVE WIDDOWSON.

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IN PICTURE: D-Train prototype takes big step forward

VivaRail's prototype D-Train now a two-car train, with work progressing on third vehicle.

22 Feb

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Carry on tamping

London Underground’s ageing maintenance fleet has become the welcome beneficiary of fresh investment. PAUL STEPHEN reports

Light rail 17 Feb

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Modernisation programme helps TfL meet delay targets

Transport for London says London Underground has reached targets of 30% reduction in delays, set out by the city’s Mayor Boris Johnson five years ago.

4 Feb

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Cooling the Tube

PAUL STEPHEN explains how London Underground is tackling its extreme temperature problems

Light rail 3 Feb

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A capital pedigree

The S-Stock Tube train has been a resounding success for Bombardier. RICHARD CLINNICK looks at why it is so well liked by London commuters

Light rail 3 Feb