Where is Transport for London based?

5 Endeavour Square London
Transport for London

Abbreviation	TfL
Purpose	Transport authority
Headquarters	5 Endeavour Square London E20 1JN
Region served	London, England
Chairman	Mayor of London (Sadiq Khan)

Are you allowed to film on TfL?

If you’d like to film or photograph at any TfL location, you need to apply for permission. For more information on specific environments, check out the links below. News crews who need to film or get access to rushes of our network should contact the Press office.

Can you take photos in tube stations?

As you are likely a ‘private photographer’ and ‘passing through the station’ (in the words of Transport for London), the rules are simple: – You are free to take photographs for your personal use. – Flash photography is not permitted. – Additional lighting equipment is not permitted.

Do you need a permit to film on the tube?

What permits do I need for filming on the Tube? The London Underground (LU) Film Office has been set up to facilitate location managers and film crews who seek to film on the Tube. Any individual or film production company wanting to film (or even to take photographs) must seek permission from this office.

How much does a TfL train driver earn?

A Train Operator’s full time salary is £55,011 and the average salary received by the 3,996 Train Operators employed by TfL is £52,329.

Is TfL privately owned?

London is known for its integrated system, which is owned by Transport for London (TfL), an umbrella government body. Certain services, like bus operations, are franchised to private companies, but still operate within TfL’s control.

Where can you film without a permit London?

Informing Boroughs If you are using a handheld camera and your filming will not cause an obstruction then there is no restriction to filming on London’s public highway. In some boroughs this also extends to small crews with a tripod. No licence or any form of official permission is required.

Can I film in the bus in the UK?

You can’t film in most working bus stations and depots. Some operators will allow limited filming as long as you meet the costs of providing filming supervision. If you would like to explore any of these options, please contact one of the bus operators below.

Why are you not allowed to film on the London Underground?

These restrictions include tripods as well, which generally are not allowed for use on the platforms due to safety concerns. Additionally it is not acceptable to film anything at the London Underground that is illegal or could negatively affect the owners of the site.

Can I film in train station?

Bank (Waterloo & City line) The most modern of our exclusive sites boasts a variety of spaces within the station that can be used to film. Long passenger walkways, escalators, and travellators all available to use exclusively, as well as a Waterloo & City line train.

Can I film in London without a permit?

Get Permission to Film While London is generally a film-friendly city, you usually need permission before you get started. Even for clearly public streets, err on the side of caution and assume you need permission from somebody.

Where can I film without a permit London?

Why are Tube driver paid so much?

“Just over three per cent of drivers earned total remuneration over this, largely because they are highly skilled test drivers and instructors who have additional responsibilities to train drivers in the safe operation of trains using new, advanced signalling systems.”

Why do London Tube drivers get paid so much?

A spokeswoman for Transport for London (TfL) said three per cent of drivers earn total remuneration of more than £70,000, largely because they are “highly skilled test drivers and instructors”. Total remuneration includes base pay and employer pension contributions.

Does Transport for London make a profit?

‘Transport for London, which includes London Underground, doesn’t make a profit,’ he says. ‘We reinvest all our income in running and improving transport in London.

Is TfL not for profit?

Transport for London (TfL) is a not-for-profit organisation. Our purpose is to keep London working, growing and to make life in London better. We manage the Capital’s transport network on behalf of the Mayor of London. We receive a very large number of requests to support charities.

Can you film on the London Eye?

Cameras are permitted onto the London Eye, however recording devices and tripods are not. If you are looking to capture promotional footage, you must get express permission from our Duty Managers before filming.

Can you film on trains?

Whilst on railway premises or on a train you are not in a “public place” so have no right to film other people, and yes Railway Bylaws are quite explicit in that staff can ask you to stop filming, and you must obey their instructions. Don’t ask and you won’t know.

Can you film in a supermarket UK?

The only case where you can’t take pictures is if there’s a specific law that prevents such shooting. You’re also allowed to take photos in private property that is open to public, such as shopping centers, malls, pubs, restaurants, etc. You will, however, have to stop if the owner/management ask you to.

Do I need permission to film in London?