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Congestion Charge changes begin to take effect Changes make scheme greener and more efficient. More...

New school rate on the Emirates Air Line means pupils can swap classrooms for high-flying cabins Pupils from school years 1 to 11 can travel on the Emirates Air Line for just £1 when in a school group. History, science or design and technology can be learnt 90 metres above the River...

Record-breaking week for bus journeys as passenger numbers continue to rise Estimated 49.5 million journeys made on London's bus network in one week - around half the number of all bus journeys in England. London's population increasing by the equivalent of two buses full of people every day. ...

Contract awarded for major construction work to increase Vauxhall Tube station capacity and make it step free Station modernisation part of the work to support transformation of the Battersea Nine Elms area. Station to become step-free as part of plans for a more accessible interchange. ...

Applications open for Apprentice Oyster photocard Apprentice concession is part of the Mayor's on-going campaign to boost employment opportunities for young Londoners. More...

Consultation opens on proposed routes for Crossrail 2 Crossrail 2 would create a new high frequency, high capacity rail line with shorter journey times between southwest and northeast London. More...

BBC documentary celebrates 150 years of the Tube BBC viewers are set to get a fresh insight into the fascinating history of the Tube this week with a documentary charting the development of the world's first underground railway. More...

Mayor heads to Northern Ireland to meet bus workers who benefit from Capital's investment New bus is designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK. More...

Drivers advised to avoid A205 London Road in Forest Hill due to emergency sewer repairs Lane restrictions in place for several days to allow Thames Water to carry out vital sewer repairs. More...

London Overground puts music on the tracks The London Overground rail network in east London will become a travelling stage this Saturday when it will host part of the inner-city music festival, Sound Tracks. More...

Transport for London orders additional London Overground carriages Transport for London (TfL) has today placed an order for 57 new rail carriages to increase the passenger capacity on the London Overground railway by 25 per cent. More...

Consultation reveals continued support for new river crossings in east London The river crossings consultation report shows there is continued support for a new road tunnel between Silvertown and the Greenwich Peninsula and a new river crossing at Gallions Reach. More...

New buses deliver multi-million pound saving Fixed-price contract with Wrightbus bears down on cost and removes risk More...

TfL consults on proposed changes to bus routes in Hackney town centre Buses will be re-routed as Mare Street (Narrow Way) is closed to traffic for a trial period. More...

BikeSafe-London celebrates 10 years of improving rider safety across London More than 26,000 people have completed a motorbike rider skills day. More...

Tube smashes performance records in its 150th year More passenger journeys and trains run than ever before. Customer satisfaction at all-time high as delays fall to new low. More...

Boarding ramps to be introduced at 19 additional stations 19 additional stations and 40 additional platforms to be made accessible from street to train this summer. More...

TfL proactively publishes Chief Officers' expense claims Expense claims to be published quarterly. More...

New Tube extension for south London moves one step closer New line would support the creation of up to 25,000 jobs. More...

Major cycle safety trial showcases how the UK could adopt innovative junction designs 'Dutch-style' roundabouts and low-level cycle signals trialled on suitability for use in UK. Subject to Government approval, new technology could be on-street during 2014. More...

Make more of spring and summer with London River Services With spring finally here, and thoughts of long summer days ahead, there has never been a better time to make the most of the River Thames. More...

Brand new Sunday service for route B12 Transport for London (TfL) is to introduce a brand new Sunday service for route B12 from 28 April 2013. More...