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Mayor under pressure to take lead in resolving bus strike
At Transport Questions today Labour's Transport spokesperson, Val Shawcross, challenged the mayor over his handling of the bus drivers' industrial dispute. Val Shawcross...[more]
New research shows Tube still plagued by delays, with only six weeks until Olympics
With only six weeks until the Olympic Games begin Mayor Boris Johnson will be challenged by Labour’s Val Shawcross over the preparedness of the London transport network. The questions follow new research that shows in the past...[more]
Olympic rail providers readiness called into question following Jubilee weekend
The readiness of train companies that serve London were called into question following the weekend of Jubilee celebrations. Concerns have been raised that Chiltern and South West trains did not run enough services and that there...[more]
Val Shawcross: Minister is wrong to drop Victoria rail services
Valerie Shawcross AM has condemned the government’s decision against allowing train services from Kent to make additional calls for South London train passengers. With the planned removal of South London Line services in...[more]
Tube disruption spells Olympic ‘laughing stock’ fears
Val Shawcross, Labour’s Transport Spokesperson on the London Assembly, has expressed fears that London could become an Olympic ‘laughing stock’. This follows transport chaos earlier this week which has raised questions about...[more]
Plans move forward on Crystal Palace station lifts
Valerie Shawcross AM has welcomed progress on the installation of lifts at Crystal Palace station, as Transport for London held a public event at the station to publicise the forthcoming work to station users. The event,...[more]
Parents welcome safety work on Dulwich junction
Parents from the Dulwich and Herne Hill Safe Routes to School campaign have welcomed news that Southwark Council are planning to undertake feasibility works on a problematic junction close to several schools. Local London...[more]
