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• And Since We've been Talking PPP...

  Given that this appears to be the time for PPP-related news, it looks like Lady Vadera, who was a key architect of the PPP setup, may be about to leave the Government. She has been linked with a return to the private sector before, and also with the possibility... Posted Sep 24 2009, 01:28 PM by London Reconnections Filed under: and finally

• Eine Kleine Tube Musik

  Cynthia Chandran writing for Samay Live , an Indian website gives us an insight into TfL’s attitude to busking. Aruni is a professional, self-taught singer who has completed a quarter of a century in this field. A badge dangling from his neck states he... Posted Aug 11 2009, 10:17 AM by London Reconnections Filed under: tfl, and finally

• Cephos - Battling Swine Flu At Mile End Since 1947

  With work at Mile End now finally (if gradually) underway again , retiling work has begun at the station. A pleasant surprise comes here in the form of the choice of colour. TfL had previously indicated that the station would be retiled in the standard... Posted Aug 05 2009, 10:22 AM by London Reconnections Filed under: and finally

• Mug Shots

  Although not one of our usual sources, the New Musical Express joins our collection today with the news that: Pete Donerty, The Small Faces and Madness singer Suggs are among the musicians whose lyrics have been chosen to appear on mugs advertising Transport... Posted Aug 04 2009, 09:35 AM by London Reconnections Filed under: and finally

• Mayor's Question Time - 07/09: ...And Finally

  What progress have you made in engaging with the train operating companies and with Network Rail? – Caroline Pidgeon Answer not yet available. [Well quite - JB] Why did you not have the courtesy to advise me of your trip last year to the Elephant and... Posted Jul 22 2009, 01:24 PM by London Reconnections Filed under: and finally, mayors questions

• Mayor's Question Time - 05/09: ...And Finally

  No Mr Mayor, Val's not going to let you forget about your latest ill-thought-out transport idea, and she also wants to know why you're always late with your homework. A meeting I'd have done my best to avoid too. John Biggs thinks we're... Posted Jun 03 2009, 05:09 PM by London Reconnections Filed under: and finally, mayors questions

• Some Quick Links

  I'd been planning to write a quick piece about the departing Tim O'Toole this week, but Christian Wolmar has beaten me to it. You can read his excellent piece by following the link below: Tim O'Toole, the Underground's unlikely hero Elsewhere... Posted May 08 2009, 12:07 PM by London Reconnections Filed under: construction projects, news, and finally