Mayor gives £2.7bn Crossrail bill to business
Press Review 14 July 2004
Ahead of an expected decision on the project from transport secretary Alistair Darling next week, London mayor Ken Livingstone has asked businesses in the Capital to put £2.7 billion into the proposed East-West Crossrail link.
RMT threaten further Capital strikes
News Article 9 July 2004
London Underground has been given one week's notice to come up with a better pay deal or face further strike action from staff.
New transport map for London
Press Review 7 July 2004
London's transport map should include 10 new tube, rail and tram projects to cope with a surge in the city's population by 2016, according to Ken Livingstone.
Livingstone picks transport advisers
News Article 6 July 2004
The mayor of London had made 10 appointments to the board of Transport for London.
Tube strike costs London £100m
Press Review 1 July 2004
The 24-hour tube strike cost the capital an estimated £100 million in lost revenue, it was estimated yesterday.
Strike causes transport misery for Londoners
News Article 30 June 2004
Up to three million Londoners have had their journey into work disrupted by strike action on the tube.
Capital braced for commuter chaos
News Article 29 June 2004
The RMT has caused commuter chaos with its 24-hour strike for workers on the underground network.
Livingstone set to re-appoint Crow
News Article 23 June 2004
Controversial union chief Bob Crow is set to be re-appointed to a top London job.
Livingstone sets out transport plans
News Article 26 May 2004
As mayoral election campaigning continues, Ken Livingstone has unveiled his transport plans for the Capital.
PM drops Crossrail hint
Press Review 26 May 2004
The prime minister yesterday gave the strongest indication yet that the government will back the London Crossrail project.
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London transport chiefs attack rail regulator
Press Review 11 May 2004
Transport for London has accused the Strategic Rail Authority of failing to respond to passengers' dissatisfaction with the railways.
Livingstone accused of spinning c-charge success
Press Review 28 April 2004
Conservatives have accused the mayor of London of inflating the financial success of his congestion charging scheme.
Blair gives backing to Crossrail
News Article 22 April 2004
The prime minister has reiterated his support for the Crossrail project in London.
London reverses speed hump policy
Press Review 15 April 2004
London assembly members have urged councils to reverse their policies on speed humps.
