LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:
| Route | Current Operator | New Operator | PVR | Vehicles | Contract Start Date | Contract End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109/N109 | Transport UK London | Transport UK London | 25 | New electric double deck | 30th January 2027 | 27th January 2034 |
| 119 (24h) | Go-Ahead Metrobus | Transport UK London | 15 | New electric double deck | 22nd August 2026 | 19th August 2033 |
| 197 | Go-Ahead London Central | Go-Ahead London Central | 12 | New electric double deck | 29th August 2026 | 26th August 2033 |
| 353 | Go-Ahead Metrobus | Go-Ahead Metrobus | 8 | New electric double deck | 17th October 2026 | 14th October 2033 |
| 407/645* | Transport UK London (407) / Arriva London South (645) | Transport UK London | 20 | New electric double deck | 31st October 2026 | 28th October 2033 |
| 664 | Go-Ahead Metrobus | Transport UK London | 2 | New electric double deck | 29th August 2026 | 26th August 2033 |
*Routes 407 and 645 are awarded on a joint contract.
New electric vehicles may enter service after the contract start date, dependent on infrastructure and/ or vehicle delivery timescales.
Here are the highlights of my posts on X (formerly known as Twitter) and BlueSky. If you have an account on X and BlueSky, you are welcome to like and retweet my posts.
Do you remember when the Shenfield #Metro skipped stations during the peak? 🚃🚉 Filmed in August 2016, a year after #Transport for #London (TfL Rail) took over from Abellio Greater Anglia, a Class 315 runs fast from Ilford to Stratford, skipping Manor Park, Forest Gate and Maryland.
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) January 7, 2026 at 7:17 AM
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Transport for London Freedom of Information release:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) January 8, 2026
TfL published a 2015 study and historic evidence showing bus type, staffing and ticketing affect boarding. New Routemasters boarded faster per passenger but had longer dwell times.https://t.co/0u24M2eLXY pic.twitter.com/UiitEx6Zzz
A 2000 Transport for London report found London’s transport depended far more on passenger fares than New York or Paris. London ran buses most cheaply but charged higher fares overall, while New York and Paris relied heavily on government subsidies and earmarked local business taxes.
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) January 11, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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Transport for London Have Your Say:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) January 12, 2026
TfL is consulting on proposed bus route changes around Meridian Water to support new homes and services. Changes affect routes 192, 341, 444, 476 and W8, with feedback open until 23 February 2026.https://t.co/K5NEZM2PSZ pic.twitter.com/ad6Ap3aUk5
People across the Liverpool City Region are being asked to share views on a draft transport delivery plan outlining how investment and projects will be delivered up to 2040. The public consultation is open until 22 February 2026. www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/public-...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) January 12, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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The Central Line Improvement Programme is transforming the 1992 Tube Stock Trains:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) January 13, 2026
✅ New motors & lighting ⚙️💡
✅ Modern seating & moquette 🧵
✅ Wheelchair bays & CCTV ♿️
✅ Better reliability ⏱️
Have you caught one yet? 🚇⦵#CentralLine #TfL #LondonUnderground pic.twitter.com/PUanSLXikw
🚆 Rail reform & devolution 📘 New guide by @utg-uk.bsky.social helps build locally led partnerships between Great British Railways & Mayoral Strategic Authorities. 🤝 Covers partnership models, governance, local investment, wider economic and social outcomes. urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) January 13, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Greater Manchester leaders back Government plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail, including £1.1bn for development and a new Liverpool–Manchester line. An underground Piccadilly station is being explored to boost growth across the North.https://t.co/Bxi9LN2mUP pic.twitter.com/AtgRgQkKeH
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) January 14, 2026
Northern Powerhouse Rail plans have been launched with £1.1bn in initial funding, backed by Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram. The project aims to deliver faster rail links, jobs, homes and help close the North–South transport gap. www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/the-kin...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) January 14, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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High-speed 4G and 5G mobile coverage is continuing to expand across the London Underground, with more stations and tunnel sections now live. Over half of underground stations are connected, with full Tube coverage on track by the end of 2026.https://t.co/z2I2hEWYvR pic.twitter.com/AVR9e3hJIb
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) January 14, 2026
£1m bus upgrades in the West of England 🚌💷: ➡ 250+ new and upgraded info screens ➡ Real-time, e-paper, indoor & solar displays ➡ Over 150 screens already installed, improving journey planning, reliability and ease of use for passengers www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/news/new-yea...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) January 14, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Network Rail has unveiled a fly-through of plans to redevelop London Liverpool Street, Britain’s busiest station. The proposals would expand the concourse, add step-free access, more lifts and escalators, improve facilities, and prepare the station for rising passenger demand. pic.twitter.com/TMKeWj91VK
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) January 14, 2026
Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL monitors air quality on the Underground, with sensor and filtration trials underway. Dust levels are within legal limits, and studies show no direct link to staff sickness, with further research due in 2026. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) January 14, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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Transport for London Freedom of Information release:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) January 15, 2026
TfL confirms Ticketing & Revenue Update 156 includes:
➡ Fare & capping updates
➡ Project Oval expansion
➡ Beaulieu Park opening
➡ Ticket trials & TVM training
➡ Digitised manuals & staff discountshttps://t.co/h36ZuiyjGe pic.twitter.com/vd6KUSLuIz
Transport for London Freedom of Information release:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) January 15, 2026
The 2021 LU emergency services guide is the latest. No other Emergency Response Unit (ERU) or Network Incident Response Team (NIRT) policies exist, and response times have stayed largely unchanged.https://t.co/CmFLsRpHqP pic.twitter.com/5XVfTroKp7
You can find me by searching for @CLondoner92 or by clicking on the direct link to my X page here. I am also present on BlueSky and Mastodon. I look forward to connecting with you on these platforms. Thank you for your support.#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release: #TfL provides Central Line performance data, with planned closures for upgrades and maintenance at Leyton, Woodford, and White City, and updates on the Central Line Improvement Programme (CLIP) due by 2029. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) January 15, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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