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Our Guide to April’s DLR Strike

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**Update 20/04/2018** The DLR Strike has been suspended. DLR services will run normally.   Another DLR strike is planned for this month (April 2018). The RMT announced the strike after a dispute with KeolisAmey Docklands, the people who operate the DLR on behalf of TfL. But as the DLR strike draws closer, what does this … Continued

10 Random Facts about the London Marathon

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The London Marathon is nearly here and we’ve got some fun facts to share with you. We researched the race’s history, top news articles and more to find the most interesting and random facts about the London Marathon.   The first London Marathon was in 1981. That means this year will be the 38th race. … Continued

London Tube and Rail Closures for Easter 2018

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The Easter weekend is an early one this year, running from Friday, 30 March to Monday, 2 April. As usual, there are some works taking place and closures you should know about.   We know you want to start enjoying your long weekend as soon as possible, so we’ve brought together all of the essential info … Continued

Transport Guide to the London Marathon 2018

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The Virgin Money London Marathon (or VMLM for short) takes place on Sunday 22nd April 2018. It’s one of the biggest sporting events in the capital and even the world. 40,000 runners took part in 2017 and the number of spectators was an incredible 800,000! There will be lots of road closures so knowing how to … Continued

We’ve Hit 40 Million Downloads!

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It feels like only yesterday that we were celebrating the big “three-oh” and yet here we are, in March 2018, celebrating an incredible 40 million downloads. That’s 40 million total downloads across all of our transport apps! We’ve been working on lots of exciting projects since our last milestone. We brought music and AR (Augmented … Continued

How to Get to the 10 Most Popular Tube Stations

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Which Tube stations are the most popular and how do you get to them? This is what we are going to answer for you today. 5 million people use the London Underground every day and about 1.37 billion trips are made annually. But which of the 270 Tube stations are the most popular? If we look … Continued

Mapway Recognised for Innovation 100

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We are proud and excited to reveal that Mapway has been chosen as one of Greater Manchester’s most innovative businesses in the Innovation 100 report. The report by BQ and Business Growth Hub is an initiative designed to highlight the most forward-thinking companies in Greater Manchester.     At Mapway we strive to be at the forefront of innovation, investing … Continued

Half-Term with Tube Map: Get more out of your Trip

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Half-Term in London Half-term means the kids are free from school for the week and parents find themselves looking for ways to keep them occupied. London is a great place to visit with the family. There is so much for kids and adults alike to see and do. Even if you’re a Londoner, the city always seems to … Continued

Lumiere London: What You Need to Know

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What is Lumiere London? It’s a light show you don’t want to miss. Lumiere London takes over the streets to brighten the dark winter nights with beautiful light displays. There are a wide variety of installations from neon backdrops to magical walkways. This year there’s a colourful projection on to Westminster Abbey, animal shaped lanterns, … Continued

155 years of the London Underground!

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The world’s first underground railway opened 10 January 1863, the London Underground. Of course, then it was known as the Metropolitan Railway and it ran from Bishop’s Road (now Paddington) to Farringdon Street (now just Farringdon). It was an incredible achievement and since then has revolutionised transport, not just for London but for cities around … Continued