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Videosby StaffMay 6, 2015

The New Tube for London

The New Tube will be introduced first on the Piccadilly line, followed by the Bakerloo, Central and Waterloo City lines. Its innovative design will also allow for air-cooling for the first time on deep-level sections of the Tube.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2015

Cubic's London contactless payment system wins 2 awards

Launched in 2012, the contactless bankcard system was extended in 2014 to cover London’s entire transit network — including Tube, rail, bus and tram services. The success of the contactless payment project in London is best represented by the 500,000 contactless journeys made every weekday.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2015

24-hour strike cripples London bus service

Some 27,000 workers in the Unite trade union from 18 different bus companies are involved in the strike in which workers are seeking a single agreement covering pay and conditions. There were a limited number of buses still operating, according to the report.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2014

London smart card users can sign up to be organ donors

Research found that about 90% of Britons said they would donate an organ, but most people were not signed up.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2014

London piloting pedestrian, cyclist detection software on buses

The technology directly alerts bus drivers when pedestrians and cyclists are moving close to their vehicles, helping to reduce collisions.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2014

London bus stop made out of LEGO bricks

More than 100,000 LEGO bricks were used for the shelter located near the iconic London-based toy store, Hamleys, on Regent Street.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2014

5 lessons U.S. transit systems should learn from London

Making fare increases routine is the first lesson to be gleaned. Last year, Transport for London boasted a fare recovery rate of roughly 70%.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2014

Bombardier to equip London rail for $2B

Will provide Transport for London with 65 nine-car trains, a depot and train maintenance services for the flagship London Crossrail project.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2014

London Underground unions suspend strike

Will continue to discuss halting proposed staff cuts. The cuts are part of Mayor Boris Johnson’s plan to remove ticket booths and place more staff members on platforms and concourses as riders switch to paying fares with Oyster cards that open gates automatically.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2013

BYD delivers electric buses to London

The ebus battery takes four to five hours to recharge from totally exhausted at a cost of approximately $31, representing a savings of up to 75% of fuel cost compared to a diesel bus.

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