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Remembrance Sunday tube closures are an insult to veterans

Commenting on Transport for London’s plans to close several tube lines serving central London on Remembrance Sunday - when only three tube lines will provide a "good" service - Caroline Pidgeon, leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group, said:

“Thousands of veterans and their families will wish to come into central London to take part in the Remembrance Sunday events at the Cenotaph.

“It is simply disgraceful that so many tube lines will be closed on this very important day, making access difficult if not impossible for veterans, their families and others wishing to honour our armed forces.”

“I know that many Londoners will wish to show their appreciation to veterans and honour those who have fallen in combat. The Mayor and Transport for London need to rethink their plans."

28 October 2010 - 11:19pm

Thames Clipper cuts will hit thousands of travellers

Caroline Pidgeon, Leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group, commenting on the much reduced Clipper commuter service which will operate from Monday 1st November, said:

“Today you can jump on a Clipper boat just before midnight at the Embankment and travel down the Thames to Bankside, Blackfriars, London Bridge, Canary Wharf, Greenwich and Woolwich. Yet from Monday simply getting home will become a real struggle for many people when they suddenly discover that the last boat now leaves as early as 9.10 pm.

28 October 2010 - 11:12pm

Mayor and TfL need to solve South Woodford flooding

London Assembly member Caroline Pidgeon has joined local Lib Dem councillors in the fight to sort out the problem of flooding in the underpass below the A406 at Maybank Rd/Mulberry Way in South Woodford.

Every time there is heavy rain the underpass floods meaning local people have to wade through the water, or risk their safety by crossing the main roads at Charlie Brown’s roundabout.

After pressure from local councillors and residents, TfL have installed new drains and pumps in the underpass. But now it has been revealed that the drains are filling with clean water, probably from an underground spring, and the pumps can’t cope.

25 October 2010 - 10:39pm

MP backs Caroline's call for South West Trains to support Oyster

The Hounslow Chronicle reports on Feltham and Heston Labour MP Alan Keen's support for Caroline Pidgeon's campaign to push South West Trains to support Oyster cards properly.

Caroline has criticsed the "raw deal" that SWT offer their customers, and said:
"It is time South West Trains caught up with the other train operating companies in London and provided a proper service to their customers."

Read the Hounslow Chronicle story here.

25 October 2010 - 10:36pm

Mayor needs to improve safety record on Brent's 142 bus

Working with Brent Liberal Democrats, Caroline Pidgeon has put pressure on the Mayor to investigate the worrying level of accidents on the 142 bus route which runs from Watford to Brent Cross along the Edgware Road.

Caroline's questioning at Mayor's Question Time revealed that on the route last year there were 51 accidents - almost an accident every week!

Brent Lib Dem Transport Spokesperson, Councillor Daniel Brown, said:

25 October 2010 - 10:14pm

Mayor is insulting Londoners by trying to bury details of stealth fare rises

Caroline Pidgeon, Leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group, commenting on the Mayor’s announcement on bus, tube and tram fare rises, which include plans to hike the cost of One Day Travelcards by up to 74%, said:

“The Mayor was insulting Londoners by burying bad news like this on the day the Comprehensive Spending Review was announced.

24 October 2010 - 9:23pm

Apologies for tube chaos are simply not enough

The Evening Standard reports on the calls for an inquiry into the chaos on the tube last week, when power failures left thousands of passengers stranded in tunnels.

The Standard quotes Caroline Pidgeon:

Apologies are simply not enough. People are paying ever higher fares and deserve a far better service.

“As the Mayor is chairman of Transport for London, he needs to come before the Assembly, explain why such a horrific situation has occurred and provide clear assurances as to how similar incidents will be avoided.

You can read the full story here.

24 October 2010 - 9:22pm

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