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An additional £250 million of capital investment for TfL

TRANSPORT For London (TfL) has negotiated an additional £250 million of capital funding with the Government.

Announcing the money on December 18, London transport commissioner Andy Lord said: “Through a huge effort to reduce costs and rebuild our ridership and revenue following the pandemic, TfL is now on track to be financially sustainable in terms of its day-to-day operations. We are also able to cover the cost of the majority of our capital investment.”

The agreement comes with terms and conditions including a commitment that TfL will become financially sustainable by

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