LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:
Route 209
Current Operator: London General
New Operator: London United (First London)
Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR): 7
Vehicles: New electric single deck
Contract Start Date: 15th August 2026
Contract End Date: 12th August 2033
Route 378
Current Operator: London General
New Operator: Transport UK London
PVR: 5
Vehicles: New electric single deck
Contract Start Date: 15th August 2026
Contract End Date: 12th August 2033
New electric vehicles may enter service after the contract start date, dependent on infrastructure and/ or vehicle delivery timescales.
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Go-Ahead London has launched its 1,000th zero-emission bus, cutting around 60,000 tonnes of carbon a year – equal to removing 37,500 cars from the capital’s roads. Nearly half its routes are now electric, supporting Transport for London’s zero-emission target. ⦵ đđ⚡ www.go-ahead.com/news/go-ahea...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) February 21, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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đ´ó §ó ˘ó ˇó Źó łó ż @Eluned_Morgan MS, First Minister, publishes a written statement launching Transport for Wales’s £14bn rail plan Today, Tomorrow, Together, backed by Welsh and UK Governments to improve services and connect communities across Wales and Borders. đđhttps://t.co/ozt7TfnyGm pic.twitter.com/WZY6mhsURA
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) February 23, 2026
đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż SEStran will implement its Regional Bus Strategy in 2026/27 across south-east Scotland, assessing network performance, connectivity, and access to key destinations to guide improvements, investment, and collaborative evidence-based action. đđđ sestran.gov.uk/delivering-t...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) February 24, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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đŽđŞ The National Transport Authority has launched its 2026–2030 strategy, focusing on sustainable transport, more capacity and better services in Ireland. It builds on progress in BusConnects, active travel and rail, focusing on climate action and growth.https://t.co/2jYuwtn1HW pic.twitter.com/pGeWoWHqsu
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) February 25, 2026
Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL has provided station-specific Central line route diagrams, including direction- and branch-specific versions, for nine central London Underground stations in digital format. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) February 24, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Here’s the video footage of the ride through the Canal Tunnels towards St Pancras International. It’s kind of like a 'North-South lite' version of Crossrail. đ https://t.co/HktxDptKTc pic.twitter.com/ZoNQHg9h30
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) February 26, 2026
The first of more than 100 publicly owned electric buses has arrived in the Liverpool City Region. The zero-emission double-deckers will enter service in coming months, supporting plans to reach net zero by 2035 as buses return to local public control. liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/first-o...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) February 25, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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đ️ @SadiqKhan, @MayorofLondon, has approved proposals under Mayoral Decision MD3475 to pedestrianise Oxford Street West. A TfL consultation drew 2,716 responses, with support but concerns over congestion and access. Traffic may be removed by summer 2026.https://t.co/EcNmzIEoCe pic.twitter.com/TE4ErRtEmY
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) February 26, 2026
Transport for London Freedom of Information release: Documents published in 2021 show Bakerloo line interior Oxide Red accents meet Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations contrast standards; exterior unchanged; full assessments published. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) February 26, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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đ⦵ New DLR trains are due back in phased service by late summer after testing and safety checks. The fleet was withdrawn in 2025 after a single overshoot. Braking upgrades are being tested. The trains will boost capacity and add air conditioning and walk-through carriages. pic.twitter.com/XFKY5z2I76
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) February 27, 2026
Transport for London Freedom of Information release: đđ TfL shared pre-planning documents for Superloop SL1, SL4, SL9, SL10 and SL11, detailing new limited-stop routes, service frequency changes, route adjustments and infrastructure-related updates. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 2, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) March 3, 2026
Transport for London has appointed SSE Energy Solutions to supply solar power directly to the Tube. The scheme could generate 65,000MWh a year, cut carbon and reduce grid reliance, supporting TfL’s aim to use 100% renewable electricity by 2030.https://t.co/87lujQEWEU pic.twitter.com/nj3A7Lp1rL
đ¸đŹ The Land Transport Authority’s LTMP focus groups highlight calls for better connectivity, safer and more comfortable journeys, and a more inclusive, community-oriented transport system in Singapore. Engagements with diverse groups continue through 2026. www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltag...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 4, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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đđ ⦵ TfL, four west London boroughs and OPDC will invest up to £6.65m to advance plans for the West London Orbital rail line linking Hendon and Hounslow. The proposed Overground route would add four stations, improve connections and could support 25,000 homes and 11,500 jobs. pic.twitter.com/wR5OvNt492
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) March 5, 2026
Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL has released its Uniform Specification, highlighting professionalism, inclusivity, safety, and sustainability, with mandatory items, optional layers, and care instructions for staff and concession employees. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 5, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company Freedom of Information release:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) March 9, 2026
Translink confirmed it holds livery designs for Streetdeck (Metro/Urby), ALX400/B7TL (Metro/Ulsterbus), B5TL, Volvo B10ble, and Glider buses following a March 2022 FOI request.https://t.co/d2tuaYghJo pic.twitter.com/xgiWiFo5zm
Transport for London Freedom of Information release: đŁ Most Elizabeth line stations are operated by GTS Rail Operations. Others are managed by London Underground, Network Rail, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or Heathrow Airport Limited. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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đđđđđ️ Inside track: The state of transport 2026 from the @UTG_UK says devolution is reshaping travel in England, with bus growth in city regions led by Greater Manchester and rail use returning to pre-pandemic levels.https://t.co/eSDb0Veywe pic.twitter.com/UrpcDoYlub
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) March 11, 2026
Transport for Greater Manchester Freedom of Information release: đ TfGM has released fleet specifications and Bee Network bus livery guidance covering bus graphics standards, branding, signage and procurement requirements. www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/tran...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 11, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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Arriva is investing £340m in its UK bus fleet and depots, introducing 500+ new regional buses and 300 for London, expanding zero-emission depots, cutting emissions, and modernising services for greener, more reliable journeys.https://t.co/2jt6usYmiP pic.twitter.com/8NpgDPOE4M
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) March 13, 2026
Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL has released Part 2 of 2016 agenda papers on New Routemasters, detailing additional bus orders, costs, long-term operational savings, emissions reductions, passenger satisfaction, and IP rights. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 13, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has launched the South Yorkshire People’s Network, a new public transport brand backed by £1.5bn to improve buses, trams and rail, creating a joined-up and affordable network for communities across the region.https://t.co/fj4XI8Vl3J pic.twitter.com/9DBHWS6xsO
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) March 16, 2026
đ⚡️đ @andyburnham.bsky.social has confirmed an order for 55 electric buses from Wrightbus during a visit to its Ballymena factory. The purchase brings the total Wrightbus fleet for Greater Manchester’s Bee Network to 293 as the region moves towards a fully electric bus network by 2030.
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Transport for London Freedom of Information release:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) March 15, 2026
Metadata for London Bus Services Meetings 545 to 727, covering 2019–2026, clearly details oversight of safety, contracts, costs, route changes and infrastructure impacts on the bus network.https://t.co/z1NThcky6U pic.twitter.com/6olJs4DVay
South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has launched the South Yorkshire People’s Network, a new public transport brand backed by £1.5bn to improve buses, trams and rail, creating a joined-up and affordable network for communities across the region. www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/news/article...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 16, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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Kent County Council Freedom of Information release:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) March 17, 2026
Fastrack bus branding and specifications are managed by Go Ahead and Fastrack team. 2024 documents cover vehicle design, livery, signage, passenger features, and regulatory compliance.https://t.co/macK3fMfPL pic.twitter.com/HbjYXQr1U3
đ️ #London Councils and the Mayor unveils its Infrastructure Framework, outlining 51 projects in #transport, energy, water, flood defences and digital networks to support growth, modernise ageing assets and boost resilience for homes, business and technology. www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/news-and-pre...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 16, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Highlights of the agenda reports pack (including the Commissioner's Report) for the 18 March 2026 Transport for London ⦵ Board meeting:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) March 17, 2026
đ New Superloop services
đ Zero-emission buses
đ Piccadilly line trains
đˇ Fare changes
đ️ Station upgrades
đ ️ Mid-life NRM refurbishments pic.twitter.com/sSmXiVa7Lf
đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż Transport Scotland’s Delivery Plan outlines: đŁ️ Roads upgrades ⛴️ Ferries modernisation ⚡ EV charging đŠđŚŻ Free rail travel for companions of visually impaired people đś♂️đ´ Active travel & road safety Aiming for a sustainable, inclusive transport system. www.transport.gov.scot/news/driving...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 18, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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đđ Bee Network bus upgrades across Greater Manchester will benefit 740,000 people, with night buses in all boroughs, new routes and more frequent services. The changes, enabled by local control, aim to boost jobs, connectivity and the night-time economy. news.tfgm.com/press-releas...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 19, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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