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And by the way, I’m going out tonight 💃
Introducing Tube Map (Taylor’s Version) ✨
#LDNTaylorsVersion #LondonTSTheErasTour
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Next stop - Gareth Southgate! To celebrate the achievements of the @england men's football team this summer, TfL & @VisaUK have temporarily renamed Southgate station on the @piccadillyline. Why not come down and post a #SouthgateSelfie
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Here’s a first look at our new Piccadilly Line trains 🤩
🚇 Increased capacity by 10%
🚇 Walk-through, air-conditioned carriages
🚇 Improved accessibility
🚇 More energy efficient
The first of 94 trains have arrived in Germany for testing, ahead of entering service in 2025 💙
ALT The first of the 94-Siemens Mobility built new trains for Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Piccadilly line
ALT Close up of the first of the 94-Siemens Mobility built new trains for Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Piccadilly line
ALT Piccadilly line train arriving in Germany
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We’ve teamed up with @playstationuk to celebrate the launch of the new #PS5🎉
If you’re passing Oxford Circus station, keep a look out for our special roundels in iconic PlayStation shapes! 🎮
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We will never forget those killed and injured on 7 July 2005 or the heroic acts of so many staff, customers and members of the emergency services.
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🚌 Next stop: SEMI FINALS
🦁 Go @Lionesses, we're all cheering you on in London! 🦁
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Official #NightTube map is now available! 😃🌙🌠 All night service begins 12 September tfl.gov.uk/nighttube
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New phone wallpapers just dropped 👇
🤳 Barman, Piccadilly line
ALT a photo of a phone screen on the piccadilly line with the piccadilly line moquette as the phone's wallpaper
ALT the piccadilly line moquette
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Have you noticed some festive sparkle at London Bridge, Waterloo or Stratford stations this week? ✨
We’ve teamed up with Sony Music to bring you Mariah Carey safety messages.
All Mariah wants for Christmas is for you to hold on to the handrail and take care on the network. 🎄
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It’s here! 🎉
The Elizabeth line is now open for passenger service 💜👑
Be sure to share your photos with us! 🤗
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We're celebrating #Pride with rainbow roundels in stations, plus a huge design at the entrance to TCR. Look out for them! #LoveisLove 🌈
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We’ve got big news! The Elizabeth line will open on Tuesday 24 May 2022 🎉
👏 Reduced journey times, 👏 more transport capacity, 👏 improved accessibility plus a huge economic boost to the capital and beyond 👏
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We will always remember the 52 people who tragically lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on London 19 years ago. Like all Londoners, our staff will never forget the pain of that day.
Our thoughts remain with all the families and friends who lost loved ones, as well as with the hundreds more who were injured.
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#WeStandTogether with everyone affected by Saturday’s terrorist incidents at London Bridge and Borough Market
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Introducing… our new electric bus 🔥
These buses will be rolled out over the coming weeks on the 358 route between Crystal Palace and Orpington 🙌
Features include:
- Brand new tram-like design
- Quilted high-back seating
- Zero-emissions at the tailpipe
- USB charging points
- Priority seating
Find out more 👇
tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/impro…
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Unveiling our state of the art, new generation Piccadilly line Tube trains 🤩
More space, wider doors, walk-through and air con
Built with sustainability in mind - they will use 20% less energy than the existing fleet
From 2025
Tell us what you think of the design 👇
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Rush hour can be quite challenging for our customers who have disabilities or illnesses and need a seat. Our station & train staff, including Chino here, will be reminding everyone to #LookUp to see if someone needs a seat.
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✊🏾✊🏿 Today marks Windrush Day
Thanks to everyone who joined London Transport during the Windrush, their relatives who continue to work in the transport sector, and their families that have made London the great city that it is today. 💙
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Congratulations on a fantastic World Cup, @Lionesses
You’ve done us all proud 🦁
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Furry friends here to help cheer you up this Blue Monday 🤗🐶🐱🐢
#BlueMonday
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Violence against women and girls has no place in
football stadiums or on public transport this
#WhiteRibbonDay or any day ✋
We're standing with @FulhamFC, @SpursOfficial and @CPFC to spread the word about how Londoners can help as active bystanders.
Find out more info here: madeby.tfl.gov.uk/2023/11/17…
#vawg #womenssafety #itstartswithmen
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Testing is underway on our new Piccadilly Line trains 🤩
The first trains are being put through rigorous testing on a test track and in a climate chamber with extreme weather conditions.
You’ll start to see the new state-of-the-art-trains on the network in 2025 🚇
ALT New Piccadilly Line Train on the test track in Germany
ALT New Piccadilly Line Train in a climate chamber under heat lamps
ALT Internal view of a new Piccadilly Line Train undergoing tests to evaluate performance
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📆 A date for your diaries, TWO new Northern line stations are opening 20 September! 🤩
Say hello to Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station 👋
The first major Tube extension this century will bring key parts of South London within 15 minutes of the West End and the City! 😲
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We’re launching 65km of new 20 mph speed limits across the capital.
The new limits will be introduced on sections of roads in the following boroughs in 2023.
🚗 Royal Borough of Greenwich
🚙 Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
🚗 Lewisham
🚙 Southwark
🚗 Wandsworth
🚙 Merton
🚗 Bromley
🚙 Lambeth
Lower speed limits play a critical role in the Mayor’s Vision Zero plan to eliminate deaths and serious injury on the transport network.
Find out more 👇
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/safety-…
ALT Image showing yellow speed cameras in the middle of a 20 mph speed limit road in London
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Happy 155th birthday to the Tube! 🎂 🎉. The first section, from Paddington to Farringdon via Baker Street and King’s Cross, opened on this day in 1863 after a huge engineering effort to build new tunnels under Victorian London.
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We’re celebrating the 160th anniversary of the Tube - the worlds first and most famous underground railway.
🗓️ 10 January 1863
Events and activities will take place throughout the year ☺️
ALT Special Love the Tube roundel
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This #InternationalCatDay we want to introduce you to Prince Hummus. 😻
He was found near a bin in Tottenham having been abandoned. 😿
Prince Hummus travelled on the Victoria line to his temporary home before he was rehoused to a new, loving home. 😺
(📸: Christina)
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❤️🧡💛 Happy Pride 💚💙💜
Check out this year's roundels by heading to the following locations:
🌈 Haggerston
🌈 Romford
🌈 Canary Wharf
🌈 Vauxhall
🌈 Southwark
🌈 Camden
🌈 Bounds Green
🌈 Hammersmith
🌈 Highbury & Islington
🌈 Vauxhall Bus Garage
#EveryStoryMatters
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Northern line Bank branch will reopen on Monday 16 May 👌🏽
Including services between Kennington and Moorgate
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Hi Arthur. That's unacceptable; everyone should feel safe using our services, and confident in the support available should things go wrong. Please contact the Met to report the customer's actions and drop me a DM with details so we can investigate from our side. ^Paul
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The Silvertown Tunnel is open! 🎉
This tunnel marks a major milestone for London’s transport network, improving cross-river travel.
Take a tour and see the tunnel from a whole new perspective. 🛣️
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Our thoughts are with all of those affected by yesterday’s terrorist incident in Westminster #westandtogether
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HI Geraldine, thanks for getting in touch and letting us know about this. You can report this to our Buses Team at tfl.gov.uk/help-and-contact/…. They will get in touch with Metroline to investigate your complaint and get back to you. Thanks to all for looking out for her. Cheers, Sue.
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Hear how @CarryMe_Bikes helped this plumber switch to using an e-bike for business 💚
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Hi Lucy
Really sorry to hear this.
Please send us a direct message with your full name, email address and contact number, along with the following details:
Time:
Bus route number:
direction of travel:
location:
Bus registration (if known)
Thanks
RG
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The brand new Bond Street Elizabeth line station is now open! 🎉
Who will be visiting soon?
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11 years on our thoughts are with the victims, survivors & their families of the #londonbombings #neverforget
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Face coverings on our network remain compulsory - unless exempt
Thank you to the majority of customers who have been complying, it will continue to benefit everyone travelling
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Our thoughts are with all of those affected by yesterday’s terrorist incident in Westminster #westandtogether
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Good news 🎉 Elizabeth line services from Reading, Heathrow and Shenfield will connect with the central tunnels from 6 November 2022
Find more details on our website 👏🏻
tfl.gov.uk/travel-informatio…
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A special guest is making announcements at Bromley-By-Bow. You might hear there is a ‘pukka’ service on all lines
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We have more than 77,000 CCTV cameras across our transport network, which are vital for safety & security 🎥
On our roads, we use cameras to keep an eye on how London is moving, but occasionally we spot some feathered friends too 🦅
#cameraday2019
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Hi Chris. Thank you for your message and sorry to hear about your experience with the bus driver. So we can investigate and gather more information, please complete this form bit.ly/3dB85VN or call our Customer Service line on 0343 222 1234 -Mon-Sun 8am-8pm. Thanks, JL
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thank you both for the kind words about our drivers and staff in the station. It is always lovely to hear how they look after our passengers. I hope you both have a great weekend, Jo.
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This #WindrushDay, we’re honouring the more than 4,000 people who moved from the Caribbean to work for London Transport as part of the Windrush generation. They kept our city moving, and helped make London the diverse city it is today ❤️
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The Elizabeth line has won the 2024 @RIBA #StirlingPrize for its incredible architecture! 🚆🏆
From its sleek, spacious tunnels to its streamlined design, it’s changing the game for travel in London. Next time you step on board, you're riding award-winning infrastructure! 🙌
ALT The interior of the Elizabeth line platform at Tottenham Court Road station.
ALT Interior of an Elizabeth line station.
ALT Interior of an Elizabeth line station.
ALT A mounted Elizabeth line sign at a London station.
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A network in celebration! 👑
Spot our special ‘crowndels’, as well as Coronation-themed wrapped buses, bus stops and Santander Cycles to commemorate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Snap some pictures on your travels this weekend
ALT TfL bus wrapped in a blue Coronation themed design
ALT Roundel at Embankment Tube station with a crown on it
ALT A giant crown on top of bus stop on Oxford Street
ALT Three people on Santander Cycles outside of Buckinham Palace that have had a Coronation design added to them
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We’re naming each of the six lines on the London Overground 🚉 🧡
The new names will improve navigation, and are a unique opportunity to honour and celebrate London’s many historic locations and stories 🎉
#LondonOverground #LondonForEveryone
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😮 London during lockdown
Our capital like we’ve never seen it before
Avoid public transport if possible
Created by @julianwake @teralonmedia
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Our WiFi data collection pilot found that people going from King's Cross to Waterloo take 18 different routes – which one would you take?
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Introducing #Burberry Street 👀 ✨
To celebrate #LondonFashionWeek, Bond Street has transformed into Burberry Street, featuring knight blue, a colour debuted by Chief Creative Officer Daniel Lee as one of @Burberry’s new brand colours
Visit Bond Street until 19 September to see this iconic takeover
ALT Image of knight blue Burberry Street roundel on Elizabeth line platform
ALT Image of Tube line map showing Burberry Street
ALT Close up of Burberry Street roundel outside Bond Street station
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Hi Rachel, thanks for getting in touch. You can find more information about filming permits and how to apply at tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/fi…. Thanks, SW.
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Hi Harry,
I'm sorry to hear there's an urgent issue at Piccadilly station, please let me know details so we can investigate?
Thanks, Lauren
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Corg blimey! 🇬🇧 Canary Wharf has transformed into Canary Woof to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee! 👑
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👍 🏘️ Stay safe, stay home
We'd like to thank you for following the government's advice not to travel unless your journey is absolutely necessary
Illustration by Kera Till
#coronavirus #covid19
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The first test train for the new Piccadilly line fleet has arrived in
London 🤩🚆
This train will undergo intensive testing before the new fleet starts entering passenger service by the end of next year.
Find out more 👇
tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/pr…
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👑 🚌 Buses fit for a Queen!
Keep your eyes peeled for one of these special buses to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, in service on selected routes from today 💜
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Our customer @CorryShawComedy is disabled & lives with chronic pain.
She needs a seat when travelling but struggles as people don't look up to see this. She asked us & @MayorofLondon to back her campaign.
Now we have.
#LookUp to see if someone needs your seat more
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It's only 1 min longer to walk from London Bridge to Liverpool Street than to take the Tube 😱
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Staff at England's most appropriately named station show their support for tomorrow’s game. ⚽ Go and get your own #SouthgateSelfie on the @piccadillyline! #WorldCup #ENGSWE #ItsComingHome
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Trainers, you’re going to love this! 👇⚡
@PokemonNewsUK has taken over London’s cable car to celebrate #PokemonWorlds
Join us until 23 August to ride the London cable car in Pokémon style!
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Thanks to @Go_Ahead_London drivers at Northumberland Park garage for sharing this video of them honouring all of the NHS workers around the country 💙
#StaySafeSaveLives #ThankYouNHS #ClapforCarers #LondonTogether
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Elizabeth Line Update 🚇
On 24 December, our trains are tucking in early at 11pm for a festive rest. We're back on 27 December, refreshed and ready to journey with you!
Plan ahead and enjoy the holidays 💜✨
📷: @AlstomUK
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Strange things are happening at Oxford Circus station #StrangerThings @NetflixUK @ExterionMediaUK #HelloLondon
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Can you spot all three generations of buses in this photo? 🚌👀
Thanks for sharing, Nathan
ALT Three generations of red London buses near St Paul's Cathedral
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Order placed for additional 11 new state-of-the-art DLR trains. From 2024 customers will start to benefit from the new trains.
The new trains will feature a walk-through design, the latest audio and visual live travel info, aircon and mobile device charge points 👌🏻
Funded by the Government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund, the new trains will support the development of thousands of new homes and jobs.
ALT New DLR train in depot
ALT New DLR train being tested at night
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We're naming the London Overground lines to make the network easier to navigate 🧡
Each of the 6 routes that make up the London Overground will now be given their own colour. You can change to other lines where necessary, just like on the Tube.
Find out more about the new line names and how the changes will improve network navigation ⬇️
tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-over…
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The strike action affecting London Underground from Sunday 7 January to Friday 12 January has been suspended.
Services will be disrupted this evening and tomorrow morning, and customers should ensure they check their journeys before travelling.
tfl.gov.uk/status-updates/tr…
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London lit up purple for the opening of the Elizabeth line! 💜👑
Opening tomorrow for passenger service! 🎉
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Where are your favourite decorations in London right now?
Thanks for the festive snap Andrea 🎄
ALT Red bus under angel Christmas decoration
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Face coverings on our network will remain compulsory when the government’s national requirement expires on Monday 19 July - unless exempt
Thank you to the majority of customers who have been complying, it will continue to benefit everyone travelling
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Buses fit for royalty 🚌💙
Keep your eyes peeled for one of our special buses to mark Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s Coronation, in service on selected routes
Have you spotted these yet?
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Meet Pepper, the first of our canine passengers travelling on the Elizabeth line from Abbey Wood! 💜🐾
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It's official, Elizabeth line services from Reading, Heathrow and Shenfield are now connected! 💜
Have you taken a trip yet?
ALT View of person standing on Elizabeth line platform through the Paddington roundel
ALT Man standing on Elizabeth line train wearing and purple shirt and sunglasses and holding an Elizabeth line roundel tote bag
ALT Person wearing an Elizabeth line moquette scarf and holding an Elizabeth line roundel tote bag
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It’s #LondonPoppyDay ❤️
If you’re travelling today, keep an eye out for our poppy roundels and fundraisers at some of our underground stations 👏
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🚇 One week to go! 🚇
Some of Battersea’s four-legged local residents were invited to explore their new Tube station which will open on Monday 20 September as part of the Northern Line Extension 🐶
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'It is with great sorrow that we have learnt of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We send our deepest sympathy to His Majesty The King and all members of the Royal Family.'
– Andy Byford, London’s Transport Commissioner and his team
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