News for January 2010
Penalty Fares should be fair and independent
27th January 2010
Passengers should be given every opportunity to buy tickets before, during or after their journey, and the appeals system needs to be independent and more transparent, says London TravelWatch, the watchdog for transport users in London, in its response
Eurostar communication should be improved
27th January 2010
London TravelWatch,, has submitted its response to Eurostar’s inquiry into the major disruption late last year after five Eurostar trains broke down in the Channel Tunnel.
Watchdog's next public meeting
21st January 2010
During our next Board meeting we will be discussing how the transport companies coped with the recent adverse weather conditions, how they communicated with the travelling public, and whether lessons have been learnt from last February.
First Capital Connect must make improvements
19th January 2010
London TravelWatch has met with Transport Minister Chris Mole MP, to demand action about the poor service recently provided by First Capital Connect.
Euston to King’s Cross link needed, says watchdog
14th January 2010
London TravelWatch yesterday called for a better pedestrian interchange between Euston and King’s Cross St Pancras stations.
Scrap OEPs now, says watchdog
13th January 2010
London TravelWatch has called for the Oyster Extension Permits to be scrapped.
Croydon transport surgery winner Announced
13th January 2010
London TravelWatch would like to announce the winner of the Croydon prize draw. Ms M from Thornton Heath was delighted at winning an oyster card with £50 credit, for completing the survey we distributed at our Croydon transport users event on Nov 12th 200
Watchdog worried about investment levels
12th January 2010
London TravelWatch has issued its response to the Draft Mayor’s Transport Strategy consultation, which closes today.
Severe Weather Conditions
5th January 2010
London TravelWatch is advising all passengers to check their routes before they travel during the severe weather currently being experienced in and around London, and forecast to hit London again tonight.