Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that Indra Group has been awarded a seven-year contract to operate TfL’s revenue collection systems, including the contactless and Oyster ticketing system. The contract will see Indra handle the operation, maintenance, development, enhancement, and expansion of TfL’s revenue collection system. This system is used by millions of customers across […]
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More stations and tunnels across the Tube network get high-speed mobile coverage
More stations and tunnelled sections of the Tube network across London now have high-speed mobile coverage, Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks have announced, including the first sections of the Circle and District line. Alongside the whole of the Elizabeth line, 62 out of 121 Tube stations that are located ‘underground’ are now receiving […]
10 new Elizabeth line trains start production to support growth, as new data shows how the hugely popular railway has boosted the economy
Elizabeth line customers are closer to getting more brand new trains, as construction has begun on the first of an additional 10 to be introduced to the network. These new trains are being built in the East Midlands to support both growing demand for the hugely popular line and the government’s growth agenda. Since opening […]
Lanes Group wins major rail maintenance contracts for London Underground
The rail division of Lanes Group has won major contracts to provide track vegetation management and fencing repair, plus fencing renewal across the entire London Underground network. Transport for London (TfL) has awarded Lanes Group the two contracts, which run for five years with options for renewal, through a process of competitive tendering. The two […]
Electric upgrade work by UK Power Networks Services supports roll out of new trains on Piccadilly line
UK Power Networks Services will support the rollout of new trains on London Underground’s Piccadilly line with the signing of a new £24million contract to upgrade the High Voltage power network. This contract is the second ‘batch’ awarded that, when completed, will provide the infrastructure to support the introduction of the new ‘24 Tube Stock’ […]