Silvertown Tunnel opens to traffic on historic day for London’s transport network
Londoners now have significantly improved options for crossing the Thames following the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel this morning, the first new road tunnel to open in the capital since 1967. The 1.4km tunnel, which was first announced in 2012, now links Newham to the Greenwich Peninsula and allows for the hourly number of buses […]
Transport for London’s emissions reduction targets validated as aligning with limiting global temperature increases to 1.5°C
Transport for London’s emissions reduction targets validated as aligning with limiting global temperature increases to 1.5°C The Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) has validated Transport for London’s (TfL) near and long-term greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and net-zero targets, in line with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius It is […]
City Bridge Foundation warns Silvertown and Blackwall tunnel tolls ‘pose risk’ to Tower Bridge
Charging motorists to drive through the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels in east London may have a “detrimental” impact on Tower Bridge, its custodians have warned. The Silvertown tunnel, linking the Greenwich Peninsula and Royal Docks, opens to traffic on Monday, making it the first new Thames road crossing in half a century. Drivers will have to pay a toll to use the […]
Silvertown Tunnel on target to open next week
The new Silvertown Tunnel opens on 7 April 2025 linking Silvertown to the Greenwich Peninsula in east London. Our modelling shows, it will help to reduce congestion at the Blackwall Tunnel, deliver faster journeys during peak times, help manage overall air quality and allow for better cross-river public transport. This new 1.4km road tunnel, with […]
Consultation launching for the next proposed Superloop express bus route in east London
TfL is inviting Londoners to provide feedback on the next proposed express bus route, running between Rainham, Ferry Lane and Gants Hill via Romford. The route would be known as SL12 and would further improve access to the growing industry and business districts located in the south of Havering by enhancing north-south links. The proposed […]
Santander Cycles scheme to double Day Pass ride time from April
TfL and Santander are making significant improvements to the Santander Cycles scheme by doubling the day pass ride time and reducing the price of hiring an e-bike. The changes will help to make cycling more accessible to Londoners and tourists and provide them with affordable and green methods of travelling across the capital. Lack of […]
TfL invites bidders to provide a long-term support service for those affected by road traffic collisions
TfL is seeking a supplier to provide a long-term support service for victims of road traffic collisions in London once the pilot scheme service ends on 31 October 2025. TfL launched the pilot project in 2023, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), the Metropolitan Police (Met) and the City of […]
TfL confirms details of new Silvertown Tunnel Cycle Shuttle service
New cycle-shuttle service, which will operate through the Silvertown Tunnel, will start on 7 April and will be free to use for at least one year Cycle Shuttle service will carry a wide range of cycles and feature a unique silver and blue branding to distinguish the vehicles from the regular bus network. Bus will […]
TfL partners with Dynamon to electrify service fleet
Dynamon, a commercial fleet optimisation software specialist, is supporting Transport for London (TfL) in accelerating the electrification of its approximately 962-vehicle engineering service fleet. Using Dynamon’s ZERO planning software, this strategic collaboration has provided the foundations for a data-driven roadmap to support TfL’s planning of a zero-emission fleet. Dynamon’s ZERO software analysed TfL’s vehicle telematics […]
Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge announced ahead of April opening
The new Silvertown Tunnel under the Thames will open on 7 April 2025, linking Silvertown in east London to the Greenwich Peninsula. The new tunnel will help to reduce congestion in and around the Blackwall Tunnel, help make peak time journeys faster and allow for better public transport links between both sides of the river. […]