Transport services across London have been given a new look to highlight improvements made to the network in celebration of TfL’s 25th anniversary.
Eight different transport services, including a zero-emission bus, DLR train, and Jubilee and Elizabeth line trains, are wrapped in a new design depicting a timeline of advancements made to the transport network in the last 25 years.
These milestones include the introduction of the Oyster card in 2003, wheelchair accessibility across all buses in 2005, the launch of the Elizabeth line in 2022, and the deployment of 2,000 zero-emission buses by 2025.
London’s transport commissioner Andy Lord said: “We’re excited to launch these special designs across a number of our services for the first time to mark the occasion, whilst also looking ahead to the next 25 years and all the improvements we have in the pipelines, such as those to make our network as accessible and inclusive as possible.”
The distinctive new designs are part of TfL’s year-long anniversary campaign, which include a series of events open to the public, such as a poster design competition and a ‘then and now’ photography exhibition in the autumn.
Looking ahead, the network aims to introduce greater accessibility and inclusivity measures across London’s transport services, such as step-free access availability in the network’s train stations.
Leyton, Colindale, and Northolt are among a growing number of stations undergoing construction to facilitate step-free access for TfL’s commuters.
However, current services, such as the London Underground lifts, still post a challenge for people in need of step-free access.
As part of the 25th anniversary celebrations, TfL are also inviting the public to share photos and memories relating to their transport services by uploading them onto their social media channels and in London stations.
Feature image credit: TfL Press Office.
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