Tag: London Underground



Plans to transform disused Tube Stations Revealed

Posted on 7 May, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Commercial space in London is in high demand, with investors from both the UK and overseas keen to snap up properties in one of Europe’s key business capitals. However, while burgeoning skyscrapers make the headlines, there remains a relatively untapped... Read More

“Supermarket Aisle” Plan for London Underground

Posted on 9 January, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

London Underground is speaking to three leading retail chains over plans to convert more than 200 of its redundant ticket offices into supermarkets. Marks & Spencer, Waitrose and Asda are all said to be actively considering opening chains of... Read More

Transport Report Calls for Tube Station Sponsorship

Posted on 5 June, 2013 by Neil Bird under Business News

Football supporters have grown accustomed to (if never fully embraced) the naming rights of their stadiums being sold. Sponsorship of this type brings in millions for the clubs, and businesses are prepared to pay for the right because of the worldwide... Read More

Tube Stations Prepare for Retail Overhaul

Posted on 25 March, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Commercial Developments

London tube bosses are to embark on a major overhaul of stations to compete with the commercial success of shopping at railway stations and airports. New convenience stores, coffee shops and virtual supermarkets at tube stations will be part of a retail... Read More

Tube Strike to Cause Chaos for Shoppers on Boxing Day

Posted on 26 December, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

London Underground drivers are to stage a walkout on Boxing Day, one of the busiest shopping days of the year in London, in a row over bank holiday pay. Industrial action is likely to affect Tube services across the capital, causing travel chaos for tourists... Read More