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Looming London transport crisis 'risks sparking riots', says TfL chief

Sir Peter Hendy says there could be social unrest if low-paid workers now living on city outskirts cannot easily commuteLondon could see riots again unless more trains and buses are provided at affordable fares for the poorest communities as the population soars, the city's transport commissioner has warned.He said the city will face "overwhelming" overcrowding on its congested transport networks by 2030 without urgent progress on new rail lines. Continue reading...

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  • Looming London transport crisis 'risks sparking riots', says TfL chiefSir Peter Hendy says there could be social unrest if low-paid workers now living on city outskirts cannot easily commuteLondon could see riots again unless more trains and buses are provided at affordable fares for the poorest communities as the population soars, the city's transport commissioner has warned.He said the city will face "overwhelming" overcrowding on its congested transport networks by 2030 without urgent progress on new rail lines. Continue reading...

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