LONDON TRANSPORT OVERVIEW
150 years of London Underground O
This year London Underground celebrates its 150th birthday, with a range of activities, exhibitions and events taking place throughout the year. Mike Brown, managing director of London Underground, is among those celebrating.
n 9 January 1863, the first ever Tube journey took place between Paddington
and Farringdon. TfL has issued an anniversary Oyster card, a series of commemorative poems and an exhibition of the greatest LU poster designs at the London Transport Museum.
A restored steam train even took to the tracks to mark the date earlier this year.
A range of work will also take place as part of the Tube upgrade programme, including the introduction of higher frequency services on the Victoria and Central lines, completion of the
Northern line upgrade, and an expansion of accessibility improvements.
Mike Brown, managing director of London Underground, said: “As we mark the 150th anniversary of the world’s first underground railway we are also building for the future – transforming stations and replacing trains, signals and track.
“Our passengers are already seeing the benefits, with more frequent and reliable services on the Jubilee and Victoria lines among many other improvements.
“This year will see even more – with a greater frequency of services on the Central and Victoria lines and more of the new air- conditioned trains, which will soon serve 40% of the Tube network.
“It is this sustained investment that will enable us to create a network able to support London’s growing population and maintain our city’s vital role in the UK economy for the next 150 years.”
Siemens Rail is sponsoring the Poster Art 150 exhibition, open from February until October.
Managing director Steve Scrimshaw said: “The Tube is iconic and unique, a transportation system held in high regard around the world.
“No matter who you are, or where you come from, a visit to London for either business or pleasure is made easier thanks to the network of Underground trains and tunnels running across our Capital city.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.tfl.gov.uk
London Underground installs wide aisle gates
Wide aisle gates have been installed at 180 Tube stations, improving access for passengers with luggage, pushchairs or wheelchairs. Kate Ashley reports.
L
ondon Underground has installed 348 wide aisle gates, meaning passengers will not have to wait for staff to unlock a gate for them.
This will also leave staff free to assist passengers in other ways.
Howard Collins, London Underground’s chief operating officer, said: “The installation of wide aisle gates at Wood Green Tube station marks the completion of a total of 348 of these wider gates.
“It is a real benefit for many disabled customers, making their journeys more independent and quicker, as well as for passengers who have buggies, dogs and luggage.”
Dr Alice Maynard, managing director of future inclusion and chair of TfL’s Independent Disability Advisory Group, said: “Wide aisle gates mean that people can travel around without relying so much on support if they
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“That means it’s better for disabled people and better for staff – they can focus their attention on those who really need their support.”
The gates have been installed by Cubic Transportation Systems Limited, as part of its ongoing contract with TfL, covering ticketing, gating and revenue management across the TfL estate.
Managing director of Cubic, Roger Crow, said: “We are pleased to support London Underground in its commitment to making it easier for people to use the Tube, which is so central to London life.
“This has been witnessed again during the current celebrations of the 150th Anniversary: investments such as this will ensure that it remains so in the future.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.tfl.gov.uk
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