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#transport

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

#Transport for #London (#TfL) published 2023/24 fare evasion prosecution statistics following a Freedom of Information request. A total of 18,570 fare evaders were convicted, with breakdowns by transport mode. TfL outlined its efforts to reduce fare evasion to below 1.5% by 2030, highlighting its use of 450 revenue inspectors and advanced technology. Fare evasion, a criminal offence, can result in a £1,000 fine and a criminal record. TfL remains focused on addressing the issue due to its impact on reinvestment in the transport network and its connection to broader criminal activity.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
There are 89 stations on the #TfL network with escalators maintained by London Underground. Some stations with notable numbers of escalators include Liverpool Street (24), Bank (35), and Waterloo (26). Other stations with significant escalator counts include #Paddington (BAK/Praed Street) with 5, Bond Street with 19, Oxford Circus with 14, Canary Wharf (Elizabeth Line) with 17, and Tottenham Court Road with 20. Additionally, stations like #Stratford, Farringdon, and Westminster have 6 or more escalators, while smaller stations like #Greenford and Sloane Square have 1 or 2. Key transport hubs such as #Heathrow, #Victoria, and King's Cross also feature a large number of escalators to cater to high foot traffic, ensuring smooth passenger flow across the network.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

From 23 June 2025, young people aged 19–21 living on #Scottish islands will be eligible for concessionary ferry vouchers for travel to the mainland. The scheme, part of the 2025–26 #transport budget, offers four free single (or two return) trips per year and already supports those aged 16–18 and full-time volunteers up to 25. Covering #Orkney, #Shetland, the Outer #Hebrides, and islands in North #Ayrshire, #Argyll and #Bute, and #Highland Council areas, the expansion builds on the Scottish Government’s Islands Connectivity Plan. It follows the introduction of free inter-island ferry travel for under-22s. Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop said the move will help young islanders access work, education, and opportunities, while the government continues to explore further transport support for island communities.
transport.gov.scot/news/conces

CLondoner92 (New Account)

#Metroline will roll out AI-powered service control software FlowOS Live across its entire #London bus network after a successful trial at Edgware garage. The system, developed by Prospective.io, uses predictive AI to improve service reliability, reduce overcrowding, and cut passenger waiting times—potentially saving up to 2,000 hours daily across over 700,000 journeys. FlowOS Live helps control teams by automating admin tasks and suggesting real-time adjustments to driver instructions. Over 1,000 buses will be managed through the platform. Staff will be trained to maximise immediate impact. Metroline sees this as a step toward safer, more efficient, and sustainable #transport. Parent company ComfortDelGro may expand the tech to Singapore and Australia.
metroline.co.uk/metroline-to-p

CLondoner92 (New Account)

#Transport for #London (#TfL) responded to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request regarding the integration of Oyster Cards into mobile wallets, confirming they hold the relevant information. They explained that while the idea was considered in 2022, challenges around user experience and compatibility with existing contactless payment systems remain unresolved. The digital Oyster wallet's development is not yet in TfL's business plan due to these issues and funding constraints. Regarding the payment terminal replacement, the card reader upgrade programme is still in development, with deployment expected in 2026-2027. Additionally, the new Revenue Collection Contract starting in August 2026 will include the installation of card validation readers at railway stations.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

Network Rail has won the Spotlight Net Zero Pioneer Award for its innovative ‘hedgehog’ sleeper design. Made from 90% recycled materials, the KLP® Hybrid Polymer "Hedgehog" Track Sleeper lasts twice as long as concrete sleepers, reduces carbon emissions, and can be replaced mechanically for quicker installation. The sleepers, which resemble hedgehogs beneath the rails, are expected to roll out in early 2026. They contain 90% less carbon than wooden sleepers and 78% less than concrete ones, potentially reducing carbon emissions by 24.5 million kg annually if used to replace concrete sleepers. This #innovation aligns with Network Rail's goal of reducing carbon emissions in #railway #infrastructure. The design has been praised for its sustainability and potential to transform #rail #transport.
networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/n

Hedgehog sleeper Photo by Network Rail
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CLondoner92 (New Account)

#Alstom has signed a €60 million contract to upgrade 82 BR 490 S-Bahn #Hamburg #trains in #Germany with the #European Train Control System (ETCS) and semi-automated ATO (GoA2) technology. This #digitalisation project will enhance capacity, improve efficiency, and reduce energy consumption. Four prototype trains will be upgraded and re-certified by 2029 at Alstom’s Hennigsdorf site, while #Deutsche Bahn will retrofit the remaining 78 using Alstom-supplied equipment. This marks a major step in the full digitalisation of Hamburg’s S-Bahn fleet and supports Germany’s broader shift towards greener, smarter rail #transport.
alstom.com/press-releases-news

AlstomAlstom equips S-Bahn Hamburg for digital rail operationsContract for fleet upgrade worth over 60 million euros Automation and European train control system for 82 S-Bahn trains
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Paul Weber

Es muss nicht immer das Lastenrad sein. Manchmal tut es auch der Kinderwagen, wenn der Kaufrausch mit einem durchgeht... (und das Baby hatte Spaß auf Mamas Schultern)

Ich besitze ein KFZ, versuche aber die Nutzung so gut wie möglich zu vermeiden. Alles in der Stadt geht eigentlich ohne.

Ein Mann steht auf einem Gehweg neben einem voll beladenen Kinderwagen. Er trägt eine schwarze T-Shirt mit einem bunten Muster, dunkle Jeans und schwarze Schuhe. Der Kinderwagen ist mit verschiedenen Einkaufstüten und Gegenständen beladen, darunter eine grüne Tüte, eine Packung Toilettenpapier und ein blaues Geschenk. Im Hintergrund sind Eisenbahnstrecken, eine Wand mit Graffiti und große Rohre zu sehen. Der Mann hält den Kinderwagen mit beiden Händen und scheint sich auf dem Weg zu befinden.
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#carryshitolympics#nocar#autofrei
CLondoner92 (New Account)

The #Taoiseach, #EU Commissioner, and #Transport Ministers have officially opened Platform 6 at Kent Station, #Cork, the first project of Ireland’s €1 billion+ Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme. Funded by the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility, the €23 million platform is a key step in tripling Cork’s rail capacity and enabling services every 10 minutes. Alongside the Glounthaune to Midleton twin-track and signalling upgrades (due by 2026), it will expand services on the Cobh, Midleton, and Mallow lines. The platform will begin phased operations with Intercity and Midleton services. The wider programme, Ireland’s largest-ever investment in Cork’s rail network, will provide a more frequent, sustainable, and integrated system, supporting new stations, future electrification, and the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS).
transportforireland.ie/news/of

Transport for Ireland · Official opening of new platform 6 at Kent Station, Cork by Taoiseach, EU Commissioner and Transport Minister O'BrienOfficial opening of new platform 6 at Kent Station, Cork by Taoiseach, EU Commissioner and Transport Minister O'Brien
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