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Councils are reviewing public transport service performance and establishing new infrastructure.
Greenwich's Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel reviewed the service performance of Govia Thameslink Railway and Southeastern Railway in February 2026. The panel noted updates from both operators regarding their performance, accessibility improvements, investment programmes, and future service plans, focusing on the consistency and dependability of public transport services.
Hackney Council's Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee approved a £34.81 million contract for a new heat network in July 2026. This Design, Build, Operate and Maintain contract for the Colville Heat Network aims to provide a new service, expected to reduce lifetime carbon emissions by over 100,000 tonnes.
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