London Mayor submits proposals for suburban rail improvements

摘要

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has submitted proposals to the Government to make millions of pounds available to bring London's suburban rail services up to the standard set by London Overground. The proposal would see a devolution of franchises and more than 100 stations in the London area would get a facelift. With direct mayoral management, the aim is for passengers to benefit from more frequent and reliable services, simpler ticketing, cleaner and safer stations and better standards of customer service.