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More rail freight would be a win-win for London

Writing for the OnLondon website, Caroline Pidgeon advocates for more use of the railways for freight, to reduce the numbers of heavy vehicles on the road.

Caroline says:

With a long-term, ambitious target, freight’s impressive track record of delivering for London and the country and be extended further, in the process – most importantly for Londoners – delivering the clean air and healthy streets we all desire. More rail freight really is a win-win for London.

29 March 2023 - 10:32am

Water fountains should be as common a sight as Oyster readers

As a survey revealed that 79% of Londoners believe there is a need for more free water fountains and refill stations at Tube stations, Caroline Pidgeon said:

“Like most of the UK, London has too few water fountains and refill stations. These should be as common a sight as ticket barriers and Oyster card readers.

“Getting people to carry a refillable bottle depends very much on them knowing there are refill points at transport hubs around the capital.”

15 February 2023 - 9:44am

Rules around City Hall conflicts of interest should be strengthened

The London Assembly's Oversight Committee, chaired by Caroline Pidgeon, has recommended tougher rules requiring the Mayor and assembly members to declare potential conflicts of interest - in the light of allegations that Boris Johnson gave preferential treatment to Jennifer Arcuri.

Caroline told the BBC:

28 September 2022 - 9:23am

Is Barking Riverside the end of the line for major TfL projects?

Caroline Pidgeon has warned that the newly opened Barking Riverside extension of the London Overground could be the last ambitious project by Transport for London in the foreseeable future.

Caroline told the BBC:

"I have a fear that whilst this is an amazing project, this is kind of the end of the line for some of the major TfL projects.

19 July 2022 - 9:42am

Inflation does not justify a permanent and steep hike in fares

As the Mayor warned that London transport fares may rise by 10% in January, Caroline Pidgeon underlined the serious negative impact this would have for Londoners. Caroline told the Evening Standard:

“A 10 per cent rises in fares at a time of a national cost of living crisis would be incredibly painful for many households. I am especially concerned about any rise in bus fares which would especially hit many people on low incomes.

15 June 2022 - 3:51pm

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