London Transport Problems

Question 1

Population Growth

Answer 1

• northern line runs at 130% capacity at peak times
• 2002 -> 2016 london’s pop increased by almost 1.5 mil

Question 2

Cost

Answer 2

• london has the most expensive fares in europe
• affected TFL fare freeze
• affected by covid
• income dropped from £2.73 bn to £659 mil

Question 3

Congestion

Answer 3

• london is worlds most congested city
• 2012-2015, journey times in Central London increasing by 12% annually

Question 4

environment

Answer 4

• elec buses cost 40% more

Question 5

Coverage

Answer 5

• 50% S.Londoners have a 30+ min walk to stations