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TfL announces Silvertown Tunnel to open 7 April
On 6 January 2025 TfL revealed that it plans to open the Silvertown Tunnel to the public on Monday 7 April 2025. Construction work and testing are apparently now ‘sufficiently complete’ to announce an opening date.
The 1.4kilometre tunnel in east London will link Newham on the north side of the Thames with the Greenwich Peninsula on the south. TfL says the Silvertown Tunnel will make journeys ‘faster and more reliable’, as well as reduce journey times by up to 20 minutes during peak periods.
Toll fee: amount and exemptions
As soon as the Silvertown Tunnel opens on 7 April it will be subject to a toll fee – and so will the Blackwall Tunnel.
During peak hours, which are 6am to 10am northbound and 4pm to 7pm southbound on weekdays, car and small van drivers will be charged £4 each way.
During off-peak hours, which are at other times and weekends, these drivers will be charged £1.50 each way.
At night, between 10pm and 6am, there will be no toll fee. Fees change slightly for different vehicles, and there are exemptions and discounts.
Find out everything you need to know about the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels’ new toll fees click here.
Published On: 09/01/2025 15:00:00
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DFDS announces new freight ferry service in Jersey
Danish ferry company DFDS has signed a contract with the Government of Jersey to operate ferry services in the region for the next two decades, starting on 28 March 2025.
The company will offer both freight and passenger services, linking Jersey in the Channel Islands with the UK and France.
The new DFDS Jersey ferry service will feature routes to Poole and Portsmouth in the UK, as well as Saint-Malo in France.
The company plans to increase ferry frequencies and introduce high-speed ferries for the UK routes to cater to demand during peak periods.
DFDS CEO Torben Carlsen said: “We are excited to embark on this journey with Jersey and the local community.
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