⦵ List of current and former London Underground lines by opening year:
1863 Metropolitan
1864 Hammersmith & City
1868 District
1869 East London
1871 Circle
1890 Northern
1898 Waterloo & City
1900 Central
1904 Northern City
1906 Bakerloo
1906 Piccadilly
1968 Victoria
1979 Jubilee The East London line closed in 2007, reopened as part of the London Overground in 2010, and was renamed the Windrush line in 2024.

The last Underground services on the Northern City line ran in 1975; British Rail services began in 1976 and it is currently part of Great Northern.

The recent power cuts in Spain and Portugal showed how quickly card payments can fail, leaving people reliant on cash. This highlights why government action is essential to ensure cash remains accessible for everyone, especially the most vulnerable.

https://twitter.com/CommonsTreasury/status/1917474002278191419

The EU now recommends including cash in emergency kits to cover essential needs during outages or disruptions.
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Yet the UK Government’s emergency preparedness guide does not mention cash at all.
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A list of bus types used by London bus operators and tour operators in London throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. 🧵 2/22
London General Omnibus Co. Ltd (LGOC) buses
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⦵ Top 10 Busiest Bus Routes: #Transport for #London's Bus Service Usage & Kilometres Operated by Route - 2023/24 🧵

1️⃣ Route 18
🚍 Passengers: 13,020,552
🗺️ Bus km operated: 2,034,701 km 2️⃣ Route 149
🚍 Passengers: 12,341,888
🗺️ Bus km operated: 1,538,691 km

🧵 Daily Domestic Transport Use by Mode in Great Britain (Nov 2023 - Nov 2024)

1/8 🚆 Rail Transport
As of 3 Nov 2024, rail travel in Great Britain (excluding Elizabeth Line) is at 87% of pre-Covid levels. Weekly usage ranges from 83%-91%, showing recovery compared to 2019. 2/8 🚌 Bus Transport (outside London)
On 11 Nov 2024, bus usage outside London was 94% of pre-Covid levels. This is a 6% increase from the previous year (88%). Weekly figures range from 79%-98%, indicating solid growth.

1/9 🧵 A breakdown of Transport for London's (TfL) rail apprenticeship data, based on a Freedom of Information request. Here’s a look at key statistics since 2014: 2/9 Number of Engineering & London Underground rail apprentices starting each year
2014: 39
2015: 80
2016: 54
2017: 52
2018: 21
2019: 40
2020: 17
2021: 32
2022: 82
2023: 75
2024: 75

1/20 🚌 Running a Local Bus Service in Great Britain 🧵
A local bus service uses public service vehicles (PSVs) to carry passengers paying separate fares over short distances. Routes can vary in length but must allow passengers to exit within 15 miles in straight-line distance. 2/20 🚏 Route Length & Registration
A bus route must allow passengers to exit within 15 miles in straight-line distance. For example, an express service from Bristol to Chepstow needs registration, even though the journey is longer by road.

🚌 The History of London's Transport Authorities: 1933–Present ⦵ 🚇

1/7 1933–1947

🏙️ Organisation: London Passenger Transport Board
🏛️ Overseen by: London County Council
📜 Legislation: London Passenger Transport Act 1933
🌍 Region: Greater London + 30 miles from Charing Cross


2/7 1948–1962

🚋 Organisation: London Transport Executive
🚂 Overseen by: British Transport Commission
📜 Legislation: Transport Act 1947
🌍 Region: Greater London + 30 miles from Charing Cross

🚇 THREAD: The Top 10 Longest Train Delays on the London Underground in 2024 🕒

Here’s a breakdown of the longest delays recorded (by minutes/hours) on the Tube, based on data obtained by a Freedom of Information request released by TfL. Data covers up to 18 October 2024. 👇 1️⃣ Edgware Road (District Line)
📅 Date: 15/08/2024
⏱ Duration: 1313 mins (21 hrs 53 mins)
🚧 Cause: Signal failure. District Line suspended from High St Kensington to Edgware Road for the rest of the day.
💡 Lost Customer Hours: 11,285

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@LonTravelWatch is calling for improvements to London’s buses in their report "The Next Stop: Making London’s Buses Better". They urge TfL to strengthen its Bus Action Plan by 2025 to improve reliability, speed, and overall passenger experience. 🚌 2/20
Key focus areas:
1️⃣ Improve bus operations (priority lanes, faster journeys)
2️⃣ Better passenger info (more Countdown screens, real-time updates)
3️⃣ Enhance passenger experience (cleaner buses, safer travel)
4️⃣ Boost borough collaboration 🌍

🧵 1/17 Public transport is far more than just a way to get from A to B. It’s a critical asset to the UK economy and national infrastructure. From elected officials to everyday commuters, it drives growth, reduces congestion, and supports public services. Here’s why:⤵️ 2/17 🏛️ Public Transport for Elected Officials & Civil Servants
Public transport is essential for MPs, Lords, Councillors, Mayors, and civil servants to attend Parliament, government meetings, and meet constituents. If it works for our leaders, it works for everyone.

🚨 Why Bus Lanes & Priority Measures Are Beneficial to Emergency Services 🚑

1/8 🚦 Traffic congestion delays emergency vehicles, making it harder to reach incidents. Bus lanes and priority roads help them bypass traffic, reducing response times and potentially saving lives. 🛣️ 2/8 🚌 Bus lanes and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems enable emergency vehicles to get through traffic more quickly. This helps ambulances, fire engines, and police reach incidents faster, improving outcomes. 🚑

🧵 Autumn UK #Budget2024 Highlights: #Transport Sector

1/16 📈 The Department for Transport (DfT) receives a total DEL funding of £30 billion for 2025-26, reflecting a year-on-year cash increase of £1.2 billion. 2/16 🚫 An audit identified £3.5 billion in unfunded transport pressures for 2024-25, prompting the cancellation of several low-value projects, including the A303 Stonehenge tunnel.

🧵🚍 Over £1 Billion to Boost Bus Services Across the Country as Bus Fares Capped at £3

1/7 The UK government has confirmed a £1 billion investment to improve bus services, including a £3 cap on single fares, ensuring affordability for millions, especially in rural areas. 2/7 Starting January 1, 2025, the £3 fare cap will prevent significant fare increases—up to £15 on routes like Leeds to Scarborough—safeguarding vital services for local communities.

1/4 Transport for London (TfL) has strengthened its world-leading Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for HGVs, aimed at enhancing the safety of vulnerable road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, in Greater London. 2/4 HGVs over 12 tonnes are now required to have a minimum three-star DVS rating or to be fitted with the new Progressive Safe System (PSS). This change reinforces safety standards across the capital.

🚌💷 Exploring the £2 Bus Fare Cap in England: Impact and Future Challenges 🧵

1/20 🚍 The £2 Single fare cap has become a popular measure, making bus travel more accessible and supporting communities. It connects people to jobs, education, shops, and friends. 2/20 In January 2023, the previous Conservative Government introduced this scheme to help with cost-of-living pressures, capping Single bus fares at £2 for three months. It was later extended until the end of 2024, costing about £600 million. 💰

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Volvo Buses UK & Ireland:
"Warrington's Own Buses marked a significant milestone at Warrington Town Hall with the official arrival of their first Volvo BZL Electric buses, proudly part of the Zero Emission Bus Regional Area (ZEBRA) initiative." 2/5 "This impressive order includes 105 buses: 33 double-deckers, 49 single-deck buses at 10.8 metres, four 9-metre single-deck buses (the first of their kind in the UK), and 19 single-deck buses measuring 12.1 metres."

1/9 🚍 Transport services in London are essential for millions, yet they pose significant challenges for those with restricted mobility. Limited step-free access at many Underground stations highlights the need for bus routes that align with tube lines.
🧵 2/9 🚉 Many Underground stations lack step-free access, making travel difficult for the elderly, disabled persons, wheelchair users, and those with heavy luggage. Broken down lifts and staffing shortages can further complicate access, leaving passengers in challenging situations.

List of bus manufacturers that currently supply zero-emission double-deck battery-electric buses.

🧵⬇️ Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV (@ADLbus)
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FOI request to TfL has revealed enhanced information about customer toilet facilities for the Elizabeth line, London Overground, Underground and some Network Rail stations (from September 2023).

Some disabled toilets require a RADAR key.
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Transport for London's Bus network development paper:
Lower Lea Valley & Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Bus Review - 06/2024

Public Transport Service Planning (PTSP)

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