Latest posts
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App Issue: 'Insufficent data' due to TfL cyber attack [still ongoing in October '24]
On Sunday 1 September TfL noticed suspicious behavior on their network and shut many of their systems as a consequence. Unfortunately, one of these systems is a core data source for True Tube Status. As a result, the app has been showing ‘Insufficient data’ since early September. (This is still the case into October). TfL have said they will turn everything back on but aren’t giving a timeframe or details. Here’s where they’re providing updates: https://techforum.tfl.gov.uk/t/updated-24-sept-issues-with-data-feeds/3609/60
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Interactive Map – The True Value of London's Homes
Which would you say is worth more, all the homes in the City of Westminster (21 sq. km), or all the homes in West Wales and The Valleys (13443 sq. km)? Believe it or not, they’re about the same!
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Introducing Gaps (beta)
A feature called gaps has been released today. It helps you identify and track long gaps between trains on the Tube in real time. You can use it to skip long gaps between trains (or gain peace of mind that there are none). It’s currently in beta on the web version of the service only. See below for a tour of the new features.
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True Tube Status is now on Android
You can now download the Android version of True Tube Status on the Google Play store.
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A solution to 'signalling failures' on the London Tube
After the chaos on the Tube last night (due to multiple “signalling systems failures”), I did extensive research on the subject (OK, I just read this one blog post) and stayed up late designing the following foolproof solution. Rather than filing a top secret patent, I decided to publish it here. You’re welcome!