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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2019

London's light rail network to use automatic braking system

Work began on the feasibility of introducing this new safety measure shortly after a tragic crash in Croydon in November 2016.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2018

Siemens to design, build next-generation Tube trains

From 2023, new spacious Inspiro London trains will be delivered for testing on the Piccadilly line.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2018

TfL completes biggest test of new Tube signaling system

Work to transform the world's oldest metro into one of the most modern is now well underway, and once complete it will improve reliability and boost capacity on 40% of the Tube network.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2017

TfL’s free open data boosts London's economy by up to $170M a year

More than 600 apps are now being powered specifically using TfL's open data feeds used by 42% of Londoners.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2017

Transport for London testing tech to improve bus safety

A new “Vision Zero” approach aims for no one to be killed in or by a London bus by 2030, and for deaths and serious injuries from road collisions to be eliminated from London's streets by 2041.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2017

Map to help people with claustrophobia, anxiety navigate London Tube

The new map shows customers routes they can take to avoid areas with large stretches of tunnels.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2016

Bombardier plant hosts royal visit from HRH The Duke of Cambridge

During his visit, His Royal Highness was given a site tour and inspected the company's assembly of Elizabeth line trains, where he met manufacturing, welding and painting apprentices.

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Videosby StaffAugust 10, 2016

Transport for London's Elizabeth Line Train Time Lapse

Time lapse showing an Elizabeth line train being build at Bombardier in Derby, England. The full-length trains will be able to accommodate 1,500 passengers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2016

TfL, Cubic sign deal to license contactless ticketing system

Deal worth up to $19 million is a first for TfL and allows other cities around the world to benefit from London's contactless ticketing technology.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2016

London Underground use of Alstom energy recovery system lauded

Hesop works by converting and transferring any unused power, generated by the trains during braking, to the medium voltage loop for re-use within the network.

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