Tagged: "Transport for London"

December 19, 2013

Transport for London trials ‘emission-free’ electric buses

Transport for London and bus operator Go-Ahead London has launched a trial of 'emission-free' electric buses, offering potential cost savings of 75 per cent compared to a diesel single-deck bus.

December 13, 2013

Safer low-level lights for cyclists get government approval

TfL is to install low-level traffic lights at Bow Roundabout after the government approved the technology for use. The lights are designed to improve the safety of cyclists by repeating the signal displayed on main traffic lights at cyclists' eye level.

December 02, 2013

Major investment in London lighting to cut energy use by 40%

Transport for London is to replace main road street lighting in the city with efficient LED technology to reduce energy use by 40 per cent by 2016.

November 15, 2013

London homes to be heated by the Tube

Excess heat from the London Underground will be captured and used to heat local homes, the Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced.