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Ahead of the King’s Speech, Urban #Transport Group urged government to unlock transport’s potential for growth. It called for stronger roles for Mayoral Strategic Authorities in rail reform so they become central partners with Great British Railways, not just consultees, and for improved local transport foundations including taxi and private hire reform, simpler zebra crossings and greater devolved #infrastructure powers.
The group welcomed reforms since 2024, including bus and rail changes, Great #British #Railways plans, devolution and an integrated transport strategy, but said barriers remain in street design, road safety, pavement parking and delivery processes such as Transport and Works Act Orders.
It also said transport should be central to fiscal devolution, with greater control of funding tools, business rates and land value capture, alongside investment in schemes such as Northern Powerhouse Rail. further reform would improve connectivity and growth.
https://www.urbantransportgroup.org/resources/types/press-release/kings-speech-2026 -
🚧🐝 Next phase of a £150m investment into Greater Manchester’s Metrolink begins this month, with major track works to improve safety, reliability and long-term resilience. From 16–29 May, no trams will run between Victoria and Rochdale town centre while track, drainage and ballast are replaced between Monsall and Newton Heath & Moston. About 290 concrete sleepers and 2,000 tonnes of gravel are being used, aiming to improve ride quality and lift current speed restrictions. Replacement buses will operate, and some services will be rerouted, with East Didsbury services starting from Exchange Square. At Derker, steel sheet piling will stabilise ground affected by a 2024 landslip. A further closure from 25–29 May will suspend #trams between St Peter’s Square/Market Street and Piccadilly for equipment upgrades at #Piccadilly Gardens, with alternative travel via walking, interchange or free buses. Passengers are advised to plan ahead using the Bee Network app.
https://news.tfgm.com/press-releases/917985ff-23b9-44fe-aac4-6ae1756f77db/next-phase-of-150m-investment-to-improve-tram-network-in-greater-manchester-set-to-get-under-way -
🚧🐝 Next phase of a £150m investment into Greater Manchester’s Metrolink begins this month, with major track works to improve safety, reliability and long-term resilience. From 16–29 May, no trams will run between Victoria and Rochdale town centre while track, drainage and ballast are replaced between Monsall and Newton Heath & Moston. About 290 concrete sleepers and 2,000 tonnes of gravel are being used, aiming to improve ride quality and lift current speed restrictions. Replacement buses will operate, and some services will be rerouted, with East Didsbury services starting from Exchange Square. At Derker, steel sheet piling will stabilise ground affected by a 2024 landslip. A further closure from 25–29 May will suspend #trams between St Peter’s Square/Market Street and Piccadilly for equipment upgrades at #Piccadilly Gardens, with alternative travel via walking, interchange or free buses. Passengers are advised to plan ahead using the Bee Network app.
https://news.tfgm.com/press-releases/917985ff-23b9-44fe-aac4-6ae1756f77db/next-phase-of-150m-investment-to-improve-tram-network-in-greater-manchester-set-to-get-under-way -
🚧🐝 Next phase of a £150m investment into Greater Manchester’s Metrolink begins this month, with major track works to improve safety, reliability and long-term resilience. From 16–29 May, no trams will run between Victoria and Rochdale town centre while track, drainage and ballast are replaced between Monsall and Newton Heath & Moston. About 290 concrete sleepers and 2,000 tonnes of gravel are being used, aiming to improve ride quality and lift current speed restrictions. Replacement buses will operate, and some services will be rerouted, with East Didsbury services starting from Exchange Square. At Derker, steel sheet piling will stabilise ground affected by a 2024 landslip. A further closure from 25–29 May will suspend #trams between St Peter’s Square/Market Street and Piccadilly for equipment upgrades at #Piccadilly Gardens, with alternative travel via walking, interchange or free buses. Passengers are advised to plan ahead using the Bee Network app.
https://news.tfgm.com/press-releases/917985ff-23b9-44fe-aac4-6ae1756f77db/next-phase-of-150m-investment-to-improve-tram-network-in-greater-manchester-set-to-get-under-way -
🚧🐝 Next phase of a £150m investment into Greater Manchester’s Metrolink begins this month, with major track works to improve safety, reliability and long-term resilience. From 16–29 May, no trams will run between Victoria and Rochdale town centre while track, drainage and ballast are replaced between Monsall and Newton Heath & Moston. About 290 concrete sleepers and 2,000 tonnes of gravel are being used, aiming to improve ride quality and lift current speed restrictions. Replacement buses will operate, and some services will be rerouted, with East Didsbury services starting from Exchange Square. At Derker, steel sheet piling will stabilise ground affected by a 2024 landslip. A further closure from 25–29 May will suspend #trams between St Peter’s Square/Market Street and Piccadilly for equipment upgrades at #Piccadilly Gardens, with alternative travel via walking, interchange or free buses. Passengers are advised to plan ahead using the Bee Network app.
https://news.tfgm.com/press-releases/917985ff-23b9-44fe-aac4-6ae1756f77db/next-phase-of-150m-investment-to-improve-tram-network-in-greater-manchester-set-to-get-under-way -
🚧🐝 Next phase of a £150m investment into Greater Manchester’s Metrolink begins this month, with major track works to improve safety, reliability and long-term resilience. From 16–29 May, no trams will run between Victoria and Rochdale town centre while track, drainage and ballast are replaced between Monsall and Newton Heath & Moston. About 290 concrete sleepers and 2,000 tonnes of gravel are being used, aiming to improve ride quality and lift current speed restrictions. Replacement buses will operate, and some services will be rerouted, with East Didsbury services starting from Exchange Square. At Derker, steel sheet piling will stabilise ground affected by a 2024 landslip. A further closure from 25–29 May will suspend #trams between St Peter’s Square/Market Street and Piccadilly for equipment upgrades at #Piccadilly Gardens, with alternative travel via walking, interchange or free buses. Passengers are advised to plan ahead using the Bee Network app.
https://news.tfgm.com/press-releases/917985ff-23b9-44fe-aac4-6ae1756f77db/next-phase-of-150m-investment-to-improve-tram-network-in-greater-manchester-set-to-get-under-way -
🏴🗓️🚉 #ScotRail has confirmed timetable changes from Sunday 17 May 2026, with most additional services aimed at boosting weekend and leisure #travel. New and enhanced services include extra Saturday trains between #Glasgow Queen Street and Anniesland via Maryhill, a new Sunday evening Glasgow Central–Kilmarnock return, and a second hourly Sunday service on the Levenmouth Rail Link. Sunday services will also improve between Aberdeen and Montrose, Aberdeen and Inverurie, Ayr and Glasgow Central, and Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen. More electric trains will run on the East Kilbride line, while North Berwick and Helensburgh services will also be strengthened. Two late-night Borders line services will be temporarily withdrawn for electrification works. The 06.47 Kingussie–Inverness service will end due to low demand. ScotRail said fares will remain frozen until 2027.
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/scotrail-confirms-may-2026-timetable-changes -
🇸🇪🚆🦌 #Alstom and #Swedish start-up Flox Intelligence have begun large-scale trials of an #AI system designed to reduce wildlife collisions on railways and improve passenger safety in Sweden. The #technology uses AI-powered cameras to detect animals near tracks in real time and trigger tailored sound deterrents to keep them away. Early tests identified species including moose, roe deer, foxes and wild boar, while also providing new data on wildlife movement around railways. The trials are being carried out with Tåg i Bergslagen and operator VR across several Swedish rail lines. Around 5,000 animal collisions are reported on Swedish #railways each year, causing delays, repair costs and risks to drivers and passengers. The project is supported by Sweden’s innovation agency Vinnova and aims to improve punctuality, safety and environmental protection.
https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2026/5/alstom-and-flox-intelligence-revolutionise-rail-safety-launch-ground-breaking-trials-ai-system-protect-wildlife-railways-and-enhance-passenger-safety -
🇸🇪🚆🦌 #Alstom and #Swedish start-up Flox Intelligence have begun large-scale trials of an #AI system designed to reduce wildlife collisions on railways and improve passenger safety in Sweden. The #technology uses AI-powered cameras to detect animals near tracks in real time and trigger tailored sound deterrents to keep them away. Early tests identified species including moose, roe deer, foxes and wild boar, while also providing new data on wildlife movement around railways. The trials are being carried out with Tåg i Bergslagen and operator VR across several Swedish rail lines. Around 5,000 animal collisions are reported on Swedish #railways each year, causing delays, repair costs and risks to drivers and passengers. The project is supported by Sweden’s innovation agency Vinnova and aims to improve punctuality, safety and environmental protection.
https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2026/5/alstom-and-flox-intelligence-revolutionise-rail-safety-launch-ground-breaking-trials-ai-system-protect-wildlife-railways-and-enhance-passenger-safety -
🇸🇪🚆🦌 #Alstom and #Swedish start-up Flox Intelligence have begun large-scale trials of an #AI system designed to reduce wildlife collisions on railways and improve passenger safety in Sweden. The #technology uses AI-powered cameras to detect animals near tracks in real time and trigger tailored sound deterrents to keep them away. Early tests identified species including moose, roe deer, foxes and wild boar, while also providing new data on wildlife movement around railways. The trials are being carried out with Tåg i Bergslagen and operator VR across several Swedish rail lines. Around 5,000 animal collisions are reported on Swedish #railways each year, causing delays, repair costs and risks to drivers and passengers. The project is supported by Sweden’s innovation agency Vinnova and aims to improve punctuality, safety and environmental protection.
https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2026/5/alstom-and-flox-intelligence-revolutionise-rail-safety-launch-ground-breaking-trials-ai-system-protect-wildlife-railways-and-enhance-passenger-safety -
🇸🇪🚆🦌 #Alstom and #Swedish start-up Flox Intelligence have begun large-scale trials of an #AI system designed to reduce wildlife collisions on railways and improve passenger safety in Sweden. The #technology uses AI-powered cameras to detect animals near tracks in real time and trigger tailored sound deterrents to keep them away. Early tests identified species including moose, roe deer, foxes and wild boar, while also providing new data on wildlife movement around railways. The trials are being carried out with Tåg i Bergslagen and operator VR across several Swedish rail lines. Around 5,000 animal collisions are reported on Swedish #railways each year, causing delays, repair costs and risks to drivers and passengers. The project is supported by Sweden’s innovation agency Vinnova and aims to improve punctuality, safety and environmental protection.
https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2026/5/alstom-and-flox-intelligence-revolutionise-rail-safety-launch-ground-breaking-trials-ai-system-protect-wildlife-railways-and-enhance-passenger-safety -
🇸🇪🚆🦌 #Alstom and #Swedish start-up Flox Intelligence have begun large-scale trials of an #AI system designed to reduce wildlife collisions on railways and improve passenger safety in Sweden. The #technology uses AI-powered cameras to detect animals near tracks in real time and trigger tailored sound deterrents to keep them away. Early tests identified species including moose, roe deer, foxes and wild boar, while also providing new data on wildlife movement around railways. The trials are being carried out with Tåg i Bergslagen and operator VR across several Swedish rail lines. Around 5,000 animal collisions are reported on Swedish #railways each year, causing delays, repair costs and risks to drivers and passengers. The project is supported by Sweden’s innovation agency Vinnova and aims to improve punctuality, safety and environmental protection.
https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2026/5/alstom-and-flox-intelligence-revolutionise-rail-safety-launch-ground-breaking-trials-ai-system-protect-wildlife-railways-and-enhance-passenger-safety -
🏴🚍🏆 Lothian’s annual Driver of the Year competition took place at Ingliston on 6 May, with 22 drivers from across the business competing for a place at the #UK finals in September. Challenges included an obstacle course, theory test and road test.
This year’s event also welcomed representatives from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland, giving visitors the chance to meet crews and explore emergency vehicles.
After scores were counted following a barbecue lunch, the winners were announced. Alex Fleming-Ruse of East Coast #Buses took first place, followed by Colin Kelly, also of East Coast Buses, and CK McLeod-Bain of Longstone in third. McLeod-Bain was named overall #Lothian winner, while East Coast Buses won Garage of the Year.
Head of Operations David Cameron praised the professionalism and dedication shown by drivers across the network.
https://www.lothianbuses.com/news/2026/05/lothians-driver-of-the-year-2026-the-results/ -
🏴🚍🏆 Lothian’s annual Driver of the Year competition took place at Ingliston on 6 May, with 22 drivers from across the business competing for a place at the #UK finals in September. Challenges included an obstacle course, theory test and road test.
This year’s event also welcomed representatives from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland, giving visitors the chance to meet crews and explore emergency vehicles.
After scores were counted following a barbecue lunch, the winners were announced. Alex Fleming-Ruse of East Coast #Buses took first place, followed by Colin Kelly, also of East Coast Buses, and CK McLeod-Bain of Longstone in third. McLeod-Bain was named overall #Lothian winner, while East Coast Buses won Garage of the Year.
Head of Operations David Cameron praised the professionalism and dedication shown by drivers across the network.
https://www.lothianbuses.com/news/2026/05/lothians-driver-of-the-year-2026-the-results/ -
🏴🚍🏆 Lothian’s annual Driver of the Year competition took place at Ingliston on 6 May, with 22 drivers from across the business competing for a place at the #UK finals in September. Challenges included an obstacle course, theory test and road test.
This year’s event also welcomed representatives from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland, giving visitors the chance to meet crews and explore emergency vehicles.
After scores were counted following a barbecue lunch, the winners were announced. Alex Fleming-Ruse of East Coast #Buses took first place, followed by Colin Kelly, also of East Coast Buses, and CK McLeod-Bain of Longstone in third. McLeod-Bain was named overall #Lothian winner, while East Coast Buses won Garage of the Year.
Head of Operations David Cameron praised the professionalism and dedication shown by drivers across the network.
https://www.lothianbuses.com/news/2026/05/lothians-driver-of-the-year-2026-the-results/ -
🏴🚍🏆 Lothian’s annual Driver of the Year competition took place at Ingliston on 6 May, with 22 drivers from across the business competing for a place at the #UK finals in September. Challenges included an obstacle course, theory test and road test.
This year’s event also welcomed representatives from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland, giving visitors the chance to meet crews and explore emergency vehicles.
After scores were counted following a barbecue lunch, the winners were announced. Alex Fleming-Ruse of East Coast #Buses took first place, followed by Colin Kelly, also of East Coast Buses, and CK McLeod-Bain of Longstone in third. McLeod-Bain was named overall #Lothian winner, while East Coast Buses won Garage of the Year.
Head of Operations David Cameron praised the professionalism and dedication shown by drivers across the network.
https://www.lothianbuses.com/news/2026/05/lothians-driver-of-the-year-2026-the-results/ -
🏴🚍🏆 Lothian’s annual Driver of the Year competition took place at Ingliston on 6 May, with 22 drivers from across the business competing for a place at the #UK finals in September. Challenges included an obstacle course, theory test and road test.
This year’s event also welcomed representatives from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland, giving visitors the chance to meet crews and explore emergency vehicles.
After scores were counted following a barbecue lunch, the winners were announced. Alex Fleming-Ruse of East Coast #Buses took first place, followed by Colin Kelly, also of East Coast Buses, and CK McLeod-Bain of Longstone in third. McLeod-Bain was named overall #Lothian winner, while East Coast Buses won Garage of the Year.
Head of Operations David Cameron praised the professionalism and dedication shown by drivers across the network.
https://www.lothianbuses.com/news/2026/05/lothians-driver-of-the-year-2026-the-results/ -
#London Northwestern #Railway (LNR) will add 42,000 extra seats a week on services to and from London #Euston as part of a national timetable change starting on Sunday 17 May. The operator is completing the rollout of its new Class 730/2 electric trains on routes between London and Milton Keynes and along the Trent Valley Line to destinations in #Staffordshire, #Warwickshire and #Buckinghamshire.
The longer trains will provide around 5,700 extra seats each weekday, increasing capacity on LNR’s Euston routes by 20%. Trains being replaced will instead be used to lengthen Birmingham services, creating more than 14,000 additional weekly seats.
LNR is also offering 50% off advance fares to London for travel in June. Timetable changes include a new weekday direct service between Walsall and Euston and two extra Saturday evening services between Birmingham and Liverpool.
https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/about-us/news-desk/london-northwestern-railway-introduce-thousands-extra-seats-london-euston-0 -
#London Northwestern #Railway (LNR) will add 42,000 extra seats a week on services to and from London #Euston as part of a national timetable change starting on Sunday 17 May. The operator is completing the rollout of its new Class 730/2 electric trains on routes between London and Milton Keynes and along the Trent Valley Line to destinations in #Staffordshire, #Warwickshire and #Buckinghamshire.
The longer trains will provide around 5,700 extra seats each weekday, increasing capacity on LNR’s Euston routes by 20%. Trains being replaced will instead be used to lengthen Birmingham services, creating more than 14,000 additional weekly seats.
LNR is also offering 50% off advance fares to London for travel in June. Timetable changes include a new weekday direct service between Walsall and Euston and two extra Saturday evening services between Birmingham and Liverpool.
https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/about-us/news-desk/london-northwestern-railway-introduce-thousands-extra-seats-london-euston-0 -
#London Northwestern #Railway (LNR) will add 42,000 extra seats a week on services to and from London #Euston as part of a national timetable change starting on Sunday 17 May. The operator is completing the rollout of its new Class 730/2 electric trains on routes between London and Milton Keynes and along the Trent Valley Line to destinations in #Staffordshire, #Warwickshire and #Buckinghamshire.
The longer trains will provide around 5,700 extra seats each weekday, increasing capacity on LNR’s Euston routes by 20%. Trains being replaced will instead be used to lengthen Birmingham services, creating more than 14,000 additional weekly seats.
LNR is also offering 50% off advance fares to London for travel in June. Timetable changes include a new weekday direct service between Walsall and Euston and two extra Saturday evening services between Birmingham and Liverpool.
https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/about-us/news-desk/london-northwestern-railway-introduce-thousands-extra-seats-london-euston-0 -
#London Northwestern #Railway (LNR) will add 42,000 extra seats a week on services to and from London #Euston as part of a national timetable change starting on Sunday 17 May. The operator is completing the rollout of its new Class 730/2 electric trains on routes between London and Milton Keynes and along the Trent Valley Line to destinations in #Staffordshire, #Warwickshire and #Buckinghamshire.
The longer trains will provide around 5,700 extra seats each weekday, increasing capacity on LNR’s Euston routes by 20%. Trains being replaced will instead be used to lengthen Birmingham services, creating more than 14,000 additional weekly seats.
LNR is also offering 50% off advance fares to London for travel in June. Timetable changes include a new weekday direct service between Walsall and Euston and two extra Saturday evening services between Birmingham and Liverpool.
https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/about-us/news-desk/london-northwestern-railway-introduce-thousands-extra-seats-london-euston-0 -
#London Northwestern #Railway (LNR) will add 42,000 extra seats a week on services to and from London #Euston as part of a national timetable change starting on Sunday 17 May. The operator is completing the rollout of its new Class 730/2 electric trains on routes between London and Milton Keynes and along the Trent Valley Line to destinations in #Staffordshire, #Warwickshire and #Buckinghamshire.
The longer trains will provide around 5,700 extra seats each weekday, increasing capacity on LNR’s Euston routes by 20%. Trains being replaced will instead be used to lengthen Birmingham services, creating more than 14,000 additional weekly seats.
LNR is also offering 50% off advance fares to London for travel in June. Timetable changes include a new weekday direct service between Walsall and Euston and two extra Saturday evening services between Birmingham and Liverpool.
https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/about-us/news-desk/london-northwestern-railway-introduce-thousands-extra-seats-london-euston-0 -
🚆 The Department for #Transport and Innovate #UK have launched the ninth round of the First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) rail competition, offering £4.8 million in funding for projects aimed at improving safety, reliability and passenger experience across Britain’s #railways. The scheme supports new technologies that could help tackle delays, anti-social behaviour and environmental impacts, while helping major rail projects stay on time and within budget. Since 2017, FOAK has received £62.5 million in government backing. Previous winners include systems using AI to detect bridge strikes and monitor deliveries at HS2 sites, helping reduce disruption and improve efficiency. Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy said innovation would play a key role in modernising Britain’s railways under Great #British Railways. Applications close on 24 June 2026, with projects due to begin in September.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/multimillion-pound-competition-drives-cutting-edge-innovation-in-rail-industry -
🆕🚉 #Cambridge South station will open to passengers on 28 June 2026, with an official ceremony taking place the following day. Backed by £250 million in #government funding, the new station will provide direct access to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Europe’s largest #medical #research site, which attracts around 40,000 visitors a day.
The station is expected to serve 1.8 million passengers a year and will offer up to nine trains an hour into Cambridge, alongside direct services to #London, #Birmingham and Stansted #Airport, with links to international rail services via St Pancras.
Cambridge South will also become the first station branded under Great British #Railways as rail reforms continue. Ministers said the project would improve access to jobs, housing and research opportunities while supporting #economic growth across the region.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/next-stop-cambridge-south-new-stations-opening-date-revealed -
♿ #Transport for #London (TfL) is marking Priority Seating Week from 11-17 May with station announcements by artist Dame Tracey Emin to raise awareness of non-visible #disabilities and health conditions. The messages, playing at 10 central London Underground stations and several bus stations, encourage passengers to offer seats to those who may need them more.
The campaign also includes staff events at Elizabeth line and London Overground stations, where free ‘Please Offer Me a Seat’, ‘Baby on Board’ and ‘Babies on Board’ badges will be distributed. TfL has also introduced clearer priority seating designs and new DLR door stickers highlighting accessibility bays.
#TfL said the initiative supports its Equity in Motion plan to improve accessibility and inclusion across London’s transport network.
https://tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/internationally-acclaimed-artist-dame-tracey-emin-helps-raise-awareness-of-non-visible-conditions-for-tfls-priority-seating-week -
♿ #Transport for #London (TfL) is marking Priority Seating Week from 11-17 May with station announcements by artist Dame Tracey Emin to raise awareness of non-visible #disabilities and health conditions. The messages, playing at 10 central London Underground stations and several bus stations, encourage passengers to offer seats to those who may need them more.
The campaign also includes staff events at Elizabeth line and London Overground stations, where free ‘Please Offer Me a Seat’, ‘Baby on Board’ and ‘Babies on Board’ badges will be distributed. TfL has also introduced clearer priority seating designs and new DLR door stickers highlighting accessibility bays.
#TfL said the initiative supports its Equity in Motion plan to improve accessibility and inclusion across London’s transport network.
https://tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/internationally-acclaimed-artist-dame-tracey-emin-helps-raise-awareness-of-non-visible-conditions-for-tfls-priority-seating-week -
♿ #Transport for #London (TfL) is marking Priority Seating Week from 11-17 May with station announcements by artist Dame Tracey Emin to raise awareness of non-visible #disabilities and health conditions. The messages, playing at 10 central London Underground stations and several bus stations, encourage passengers to offer seats to those who may need them more.
The campaign also includes staff events at Elizabeth line and London Overground stations, where free ‘Please Offer Me a Seat’, ‘Baby on Board’ and ‘Babies on Board’ badges will be distributed. TfL has also introduced clearer priority seating designs and new DLR door stickers highlighting accessibility bays.
#TfL said the initiative supports its Equity in Motion plan to improve accessibility and inclusion across London’s transport network.
https://tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/internationally-acclaimed-artist-dame-tracey-emin-helps-raise-awareness-of-non-visible-conditions-for-tfls-priority-seating-week -
♿ #Transport for #London (TfL) is marking Priority Seating Week from 11-17 May with station announcements by artist Dame Tracey Emin to raise awareness of non-visible #disabilities and health conditions. The messages, playing at 10 central London Underground stations and several bus stations, encourage passengers to offer seats to those who may need them more.
The campaign also includes staff events at Elizabeth line and London Overground stations, where free ‘Please Offer Me a Seat’, ‘Baby on Board’ and ‘Babies on Board’ badges will be distributed. TfL has also introduced clearer priority seating designs and new DLR door stickers highlighting accessibility bays.
#TfL said the initiative supports its Equity in Motion plan to improve accessibility and inclusion across London’s transport network.
https://tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/internationally-acclaimed-artist-dame-tracey-emin-helps-raise-awareness-of-non-visible-conditions-for-tfls-priority-seating-week -
♿ #Transport for #London (TfL) is marking Priority Seating Week from 11-17 May with station announcements by artist Dame Tracey Emin to raise awareness of non-visible #disabilities and health conditions. The messages, playing at 10 central London Underground stations and several bus stations, encourage passengers to offer seats to those who may need them more.
The campaign also includes staff events at Elizabeth line and London Overground stations, where free ‘Please Offer Me a Seat’, ‘Baby on Board’ and ‘Babies on Board’ badges will be distributed. TfL has also introduced clearer priority seating designs and new DLR door stickers highlighting accessibility bays.
#TfL said the initiative supports its Equity in Motion plan to improve accessibility and inclusion across London’s transport network.
https://tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/internationally-acclaimed-artist-dame-tracey-emin-helps-raise-awareness-of-non-visible-conditions-for-tfls-priority-seating-week -
⚖️ Communications from 2010 revealed the legal and regulatory hurdles surrounding the design and approval of the New Bus for #London (New Routemaster), particularly its open rear platform inspired by the original Routemaster #buses. #European and international safety rules generally required service doors to remain closed while vehicles were moving, raising doubts over whether the design complied with regulations. Department for #Transport officials suggested the rear entrance could be treated as “stowed” rather than functioning as a conventional door, although there were concerns about a possible challenge from the European Commission. To avoid stricter European approval requirements, the project proceeded under the UK’s National Small Series Type Approval scheme, allowing certification for domestic use. The Vehicle Certification Agency said it would defend the interpretation if challenged, while warning there could be no guarantee of success.