In preparation for extra demands on public transport during the football World Cup, Transport for London (TfL) brought together frontline transport staff at Wembley Park Underground station.

The assembled staff represented the many nations competing in the World Cup, and highlighted how staff from many nations help to keep the city moving safely during large-scale events.

The World Cup is expected to result in some of the public transport’s busiest evenings, with the football being screened live, as well as summer concerts and extended pub opening hours. Transport for London is preparing for the events by partnering with Boxpark and Toca Social venues in London to provide travel advice at World Cup screenings.

Next month, TfL will introduce multilingual customer information for customers on the Elizabeth line travelling from Heathrow.

QR codes on posters and promotions at Heathrow can be scanned to provide live service updates, planned disruptions, and real-time journey options in 38 languages for all 41 Elizabeth line stations. Other information includes a route map and station information highlighting key facilities such as catering, toilets, and accessibility features. The service will also be available online at elizabethlinego.co.uk.

For the summer holidays. Transport for London has introduced a new Weekend Hopper ticket, which allows travel on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the city on buses and trams for the price of just a single fare. The Weekend Hopper will be available from 25th July to the end of August. including on bank holiday Monday for travel to the Notting Hill Carnival.

Transport for London has a good record in handling large crowds, as in 2024, over 150,000 people used Wembley Park Tube station in a day.

“We’ve already seen the positive impact that major events like the London Marathon and the end of the Premier League season have on the city, and we expect this summer’s FIFA Men’s World Cup to bring the same energy to London with people coming together to support their teams. London is a truly global city, and that is reflected in the diversity of our brilliant transport workforce. Our teams work around the clock to keep customers moving safely and reliably – whether they’re heading to a concert, watching football with friends or enjoying a night out.”

Andy Lord, London’s Transport Commissioner