EXPLAINED: 17 | Vintage Vibes

Transport is the lifeblood of London's economy - we need to get it right

The Thamesmead DLR extension is a powerful signal and confidence-builder in the market, but it must be the start of a joined-up approach

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025

All change on London Overground as new contractor promises more rush-hour trains under £3bn deal

Mildmay line and Windrush line will be first to benefit as TfL drops Arriva for First Group

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025

How slow is your London bus? Declining bus speeds mapped as citywide average falls below 9mph

Bus operators blame roadworks, cycle lanes, 20mph speed limits and LTNs as passenger numbers continue to plummet

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025

Busiest train stations in London revealed as Elizabeth line helps capital to dominate national league table

London has the 10 busiest stations in the country

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025

TfL commissioner denies new DLR trains don't work in the rain as £1bn fleet remains stuck in sidings

Andy Lord apologises to passengers after introduction of new trains is paused due to one overshooting platform at busy station

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025

'Innovative fares and customer rewards' being considered by TfL to lure passengers back to London

But buses face axe in central and inner London - while motorists will pay £1bn a year in Sadiq Khan’s road charges

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025

Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel tolls: 'Ignorance' won't save out-of-town drivers from £180 penalty

TfL makes more than £10 million a month in income from tolls and fines

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025

VAT on Uber trips will make women less safe, say campaigners

Critics say the new tax risks pricing women out of what they see as the safest transport option

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025

Crossrail 2: Elizabeth line successor 'could be delivered if London learns lessons from Europe'

Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan urged to put £40bn rail project back on starting line, cut costs and ‘hope the stars align’

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025

Leaves on the line! Inside TfL's battle to keep the Piccadilly line running during autumn and winter

The Standard takes a ride on a ‘RAT’ train used to keep the overground sections of the London Underground free of leaves

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2025