Caroline's news

Tube stations across London will soon start to provide access to mobile internet services at the platform level ahead of the 2012 Games. The initial roll-out will deliver free unlimited Wi-Fi at 80 stations for all Tube passengers. Connectivity will not be available in the tunnels.

Caroline has raised concers that whilst it is being extended to 120 stations by the end of 2012, it appears that passengers will only be able to use this service for free if they are on a Virgin media contract. The costs if you are not on a Virgin media contract remain unclear.

After questioning from Caroline Pidgeon on behalf of Chiswick residents, the Mayor has indicated that Transport for London will hold a consultation on extending the hours that Piccadilly line trains stop at Turnham Green.

Caroline asked the Mayor:

Further to my previous questions supporting Piccadilly Line trains stopping at Turnham Green throughout the day, will you review TfL's position on the hours that tubes stop, to improve the service for local residents around Turnham Green? When can we expect the outcome of any review?

The Mayor replied:

Commenting on the news that the second bus to replace the Routemaster has entered service three weeks late, Caroline Pidgeon told the Evening Standard:

Instead of boasting about the new London bus the Mayor and TfL should come clean and explain why the rollout of these incredibly expensive buses is so clearly behind schedule.

We need answers not photo-ops from Boris Johnson.

Caroline recently joined Brian Paddick in travelling along the Barking to Gospel Oak Line. The visit which was at the invitation of the Barking - Gospel Oak Line User Group provided an opportunity for both Caroline and Brian Paddick to visit the stations along the line, as well as to find out about the level of overcrowding facing commuters.

Caroline is no stranger to the line having travelled the full length of the line back in 2009, again at the invitation of the line's user group.

After the recent visit Caroline said:
"While there have been clear improvements in the service since I last travelled the line with User Group members in 2009 it is clear further improvements are still needed. Above all we must keep up the pressure to ensure that the line is finally electrified. This would deliver better services for passengers as well as making a useful contribution to reducing air pollution."

Commenting on Ken Livingstone’s transport manifesto, London Assembly Member and Deputy Mayoral candidate Caroline Pidgeon said:

“This is just a long list of uncosted promises, Ken Livingstone can say what he likes, no one trusts him after years of broken promises. He continues to fail to explain how he will increase services and cut fares. It's all monopoly money.

“The London Liberal Democrats have a Fairer Fares package that is affordable and targets resources where they are needed most.”