Update on Great Northern poor performance

Following my earlier post on the delays and cancellations on the Great Northern line, I have now received a response to my letter from Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) with their explanation for the delays to the service. You can read the letter here. The letter explains that the poor performance is a result of on-going issues … Continue reading Update on Great Northern poor performance

Joanne McCartney AM relays concerns about GTR poor performance

I have received a number of complaints regarding the reliability of the Northern Line and, as a regular user myself, I share the frustrations an unreliable train service produces. To get to the bottom of this issue, I wrote a letter to Govia Thameslink Railway about the cancellations and delays on the Great Northern Line. In … Continue reading Joanne McCartney AM relays concerns about GTR poor performance

Boris overruling the Fire Authority and axing 13 London fire engines is “irresponsible and dangerous”

Labour London Assembly Member Joanne McCartney has hit out at the Mayor of London after he said he would overrule the London Fire Authority after they voted not to scrap thirteen London fire engines. The decision not to cut the fire engines was taken on Wednesday (17th) by members of the London Fire and Emergency … Continue reading Boris overruling the Fire Authority and axing 13 London fire engines is “irresponsible and dangerous”

Ticket offices at Great Northern stations facing axe

Proposals to close ticket offices at Alexandra Palace, Enfield Chase and Palmers Green, Hornsey and Winchmore Hill stations have been announced. A public consultation will be held on the proposals which would see station staff moved from ticket offices to the station forecourt. However, there are concerns that the proposals could ultimately result in cuts … Continue reading Ticket offices at Great Northern stations facing axe

Are you affected by the cost of living crisis?

I am seeking the views of Enfield and Haringey residents about the cost of living in London to find out how people are coping with the rising costs of utility bills and transport fares with my cost of living survey. Enfield residents living in up to zone 6 have already seen a 27.1 per cent … Continue reading Are you affected by the cost of living crisis?