Transport for London

After a 400-mile journey from Germany’s Siemens Mobility test track, the first test train for the new Piccadilly line fleet has arrived in London 🤩🚆    This train will undergo intensive testing in the coming months before the new fleet starts entering passenger service by the end of 2025.     As part of our Piccadilly line Upgrade, this is the first of 94 new trains designed to improve journey times, reliability, and accessibility.    Features include walk-through carriages, air-conditioning (a first for a deep Tube train), wider doorways, and enhanced digital displays. 🌟    To date, up to £200m has been invested in the new Siemens facility in Goole, UK, creating up to 700 skilled jobs, as well as up to 1,700 in the supply chain and 250 jobs during construction.    Making journeys in London more comfortable for everyone.    Find out more ↓  https://lnkd.in/dqAwhpqH

Have you ever wondered what a night shift driving a London Overground train is like? 🧡 Seamus Doyle, driver of the soon-to-be Windrush line, was interviewed by @BBCRadioLondon, where he delves into his love of the job and what he thinks about the new line name! Listen to the full interview and find out more about how we keep London moving during the night via the link in the comments👇

Filmed at Aldwych 🎬 Starring Saoirse Ronan and from Academy Award Winner Sir Steve McQueen, Blitz is the latest film from Apple TV 👏 With its close connection to WW2 and The Blitz, Aldwych was the perfect location to capture this epic story. In select theatres and out on Apple TV in November https://lnkd.in/gcd2Dn9d

At TfL, we’re committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all our staff, including our apprentices, graduates and interns. We have a dedicated team, the Schemes Mental Health, set up by apprentices, graduates and interns to address the unique challenges faced by emerging professionals as they transition into their careers. 💼 The team provides resources and organises initiatives specifically tailored to improve mental and physical well-being and fosters a sense of community. 🤝 This year, we’ve formed football teams to further encourage active lifestyles and teamwork. #MentalHealth #TfLCareers #TfL

As #PrioritySeatingWeek ends, it’s time to apply all the insights and learnings to improve customer experience. 🚃 On 4 October we hosted the Learning Disability Transport Forum in partnership with Bild and People First, where we discussed accessibility improvements to TfL’s services. Last week’s focus was on London’s buses. Key topics discussed in the forum include: Signage and communication systems Invisible disabilities Disability Hate Crime A big thank you to everyone who’s helping us make London more accessible and inclusive for everyone

Effective journey planning can help reduce travel time and avoiding unnecessary delays. Download the TfL Go app to help your employees navigate London more efficiently 🗺️📲 It’s a simple step that can make a big difference in day to day commuting. Learn more ↓ https://lnkd.in/eUbTNmXA

Our Lost Property Officers have come across some interesting items over the years. 👀 From stuffed animals to hundreds of umbrellas each week, our Lost Property Office recovers more than 200,000 items every year! 🌂🎧 Find out more information on how to reclaim a lost item: https://lnkd.in/eFmERVVY

Our advertising estate continues to offer exciting and more attractive options to brands, such as a 3D anamorphic effect on our large format sites. TfL generated £154m in commercial revenue in 2023/24 across advertising, commercial partnerships, brand licensing and filming & photography. We continue to offer innovative and exciting advertising opportunities for brands whilst ensuring responsible advertising remains a priority for us. Find out more about the campaigns and work behind our commercial income in the Annual Advertising Report: https://lnkd.in/eMTb6QP4

As part of #PrioritySeatingWeek, we are hosting a creative art competition for children! 🎨 To enter: - Create a piece of artwork that illustrates the importance of offering your seat to those who need it more - Capture a photo of the artwork - Submit the photo along with the artist’s name, age, and contact information to PrioritySeatingComp@tfl.gov.uk* The 3 winners will have their art displayed on the TfL network and receive family tickets for London’s top attractions. 🤩 Check out more information: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eWrnv3MC *Competition open until 17 November

What makes the Bakerloo line so special? 🤨🚉 It might not be the most modern of our lines, but it definitely has that heritage railway spirit. A vintage charm some would say. 🎩 Our staff member, David Reed, service controller on the Bakerloo line, was interviewed by Jacqueline Shepherd - BBC Radio London, where he highlighted what his day-to-day job is like and what makes this line so unique. Check out the full interview and discover the behind-the-scenes of how we keep London moving: https://lnkd.in/dF-UzfUA