Transport News Roundup for 2017

As we approach the end of year, I’ve decided to do a round up of selected transport news items which took place during 2017.

Proposed changes for London Bus route 31

This is a quick news update; TfL is proposing to make changes to London Bus route 31 near Camden Town.

From TfL consultation

The London Borough of Camden is proposing changes to the highway at Bayham Street impacting on routes 31, N28 and N31. The changes would affect how route 31 runs through the area.

Night Tube comes to Jubilee Line

A short news update:

USA: Chicago orders new trains for their system

Some news just in from America. In Chicago, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has awarded a contract for CSR Sifang America JV to build new trains for their system.

From CTA Press release

CTA Chooses Manufacturer for Newest-Generation Rail Cars

CSR Sifang America proposal will create 170 jobs; Company will build new, $40 million assembly facility in Chicago.

The Chicago Transit Board today awarded a contract for the newest generation of CTA rail cars—the 7000-series—continuing the unprecedented modernization of the CTA under Mayor Rahm Emanuel while fostering economic development and job creation in Chicago.

Video: TfL Rail Class 315 at Stratford Station

Class 315
TFL Rail
Operated by MTR under contract to Transport for London
Filmed on 12th June 2015 at Stratford

Video: Buses, trucks and traffic at Rom Valley Way, Romford 08/06/2015

Buses, trucks and traffic at Rom Valley Way roundabout in Romford, Havering, England, UK.

Recorded on 8th June 2015

FirstGroup announces £77.7M investment in 385 new buses including electric buses

First Group have issued a press release stating that they've ordered 385 new buses for their bus operations.

First Bus have placed their largest UK order on record for buses with Euro 6 engines which produce up to eight times less Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) and Particulate Matter (PM) emissions than Euro 5. This will positively impact air quality in town and city centres across the UK.

All of their buses will be fitted with free Wi-Fi and First Bus is to trial USB charging points on some vehicles. 97% of their order is manufactured in the United Kingdom.

2015 London Tour bus prices (Big Bus Tour, The Original Tour, City Tour London & Golden Tours)

This is a follow up to my previous article which was titled ‘2015 prices for tour buses in London.’

I decided to write another article on this subject because in the last article I left a tour bus out, which was the ‘City Tour London.’

Public Transport fare rises for 2015 is a worldwide problem

As you are probably aware, TFL raise their fares in London every year but this issue is not just restricted to London, it's a worldwide problem.

Out of interest, I decided to look at transport fare hikes around the world to see if the same problem occurs in other countries. I have gathered together various links so that the reader can see for themselves.