Elizabeth Line set to open by June, says TfL
The first section of the Elizabeth Line is expected to open during the first six months of this year, said Transport for London. At first trains will run between Paddington and Abbey Wood, and no opening date has yet been given for the other sections to Shenfield, Heathrow and Reading, which are currently being served by local TfL Rail services terminating at Liverpool Street or Paddington.
MONDAY BRIEFING: Train operators support 'Brew Monday' ++
The derailment of a freight train in Wales which triggered a major environmental emergency was caused by a wagon wheelset becoming locked, said the Rail Accident Investigation Branch. Chief inspector of accidents Simon French has warned that the rail industry's approach to wagon maintenance 'needs to improve'.
A consultation run by Transport Focus which proposes reductions in ticket office hours is being launched today on behalf of ScotRail. It has triggered an angry reaction from the RMT. ScotRail said ticket office usage has fallen by more than half, and the drop has been increased by the Covid pandemic.
TUESDAY BRIEFING: Transport for London’s chief financial officer quits ++ Underground workers vote for strikes ++ More timetable cutbacks ++ Avanti extends invitation to potential train drivers ++
MONDAY BRIEFING: RMT calls Metropolitan Line strikes in rosters dispute ++ Councillors advised to object over new Cambridge station plan ++ Southern returns to London Victoria ++
THURSDAY BRIEFING: RMT confirms six months of Night Tube strikes ++