We undermine investment in London’s transport at our peril

Caroline Pidgeon AM, Liberal Democrat London Assembly transport spokesperson, commenting on reports that the London transport network is potentially facing the loss of £700 million in central Government funding by the turn of the decade, said:

“Keeping London moving is central to keeping the UK economy moving. Continued upgrades to the Tube are essential to improve capacity and reliability, as are new and much needed transport projects such as an extension of the Bakerloo Line and Crossrail 2.

“TfL not only serves a city with a rising population that has already reached 8.6 million people, but also a huge number of commuters, tourists and people who travel through London everyday. The Tube network not only stretches into three Home Counties but serves as many passengers each day as the whole of the Network Rail train system across the UK.”

“We undermine investment in London’s transport of the Tube, London Overground, Tramlink, DLR and buses at our peril.”