London Travelwatch

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London TravelWatch To Meet At City Hall

Transport watchdog’s board meeting open to the public.

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Mayoral Election 2012 Issue #2: Transport

What will the mayoral election mean for London’s transport network?

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LU Not Meeting Commitments On Station Staffing

London Travelwatch research finds unstaffed gatelines despite assurances.

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House Of Lords Consider Future Of TravelWatch

Transport watchdog’s fate hangs in the balance this week.

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London TravelWatch: ‘Light At The End Of The Tunnel’

What’s going on with the tube? Find out here.

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Oyster Penalty Fares Hit Millions

It’s not been a great month for rail commuters – we’ve had tube fare rises, rail fare increases and now fines for not touching in or out out with Oyster are up to £6.50.

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A British terrorist cell talked about blowing up the Ministry of Sound because of all the ‘slags dancing around’ in there. Two men have been arrested in connection with the shootings in London on Wednesday evening. London TravelWatch want Ken to take over the running …

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London doesn’t have enough nurses to look after sick and premature babies. Only Great Ormond Street children’s hospital has the reccomended one nurse for every baby. The transport watchdog London Travelwatch wants consultation processes before we see any more hikes in fair prices. Ken’s urging …

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Rail Travel “Confusing” – Like, Duh

Londoners are beginning to get used to the Oyster card. It took some time to digest the idea of “topping up” your little slip of plastic with weekly or monthly travelcards and what the hell Pre-pay is supposed to be, but with not too much …

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Fare Evading: Biggest Fine Ever!

The BBC reports today that the fine for fare evading could go up from £20 to £50 next year. And, although they resist the use of the word ‘slap’, the Beeb also tells us that repeat offendors could be issued with ABSOs. (Incidentally we did …