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The reliability of the Thames cable car has been questioned after it was revealed the link was closed for 216 hours in its first nine months due to weather problems.

Strong winds is the main cause of suspension and this has led to claims from Mayor Boris Johnson's opponents the Emirates Air Line is "not a proper form of transport".

The fitting-out of Crossrail's station box at Woolwich needs to be clarified by Mayor Boris Johnson, say London Assembly members.

The body's transport committee, chaired by Caroline Pidgeon, is asking for the Mayor's intervention to ensure the station can be used when the high-speed rail service is launched in 2018.

Plans to improve a dangerous junction in East London have been heavily criticised by Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member Caroline Pidgeon.

The Mile End Road and Burdett Road proposed alterations are totally inadequate according to the leader of the London Assembly Group and chair of the London Assembly's transport committee.

Is cycling in London really as dangerous as many people believe?

The number of cyclists dying on the capital's roads last year was 16. This year 10 cyclists have already lost their lives.

Jubilee line failures have resulted in Transport for London paying out more than £40million in compensation to Canary Wharf Group.

That could rise even further with talks continuing between the two groups. The payout comes following the commitment to hit targets when Canary Wharf Group helped fund the upgrade.