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Stories going Underground
WATCH out for your free story booklet at Central line stations from this Saturday.
Writer Sarah Butler, commissioned by Art on the Underground, took up a six-month 'writing residency' on the Central line during which she worked with more than 100 Tube staff and visited all of the line's 45 stations.
The writing project has resulted in a booklet with a selection of her Central line stories.
Speaking about her residency, Sarah said: 'Travelling by Tube offers - sometimes - a strange, contemplative slice of time during our day; it witnesses innumerable dramas, and brings together a phenomenal diversity of people.'
Art on the Underground's community projects curator, Louise Coysh, said: 'We hope customers will enjoy reading the stories written by Sarah and our staff.
'This project shows that people are what make the Underground such a unique and special place.'
The full collection will be available online, to hear and read, from September 12 at tfl.gov.uk/art.
Art on the Underground is London Underground's art programme
Tour of Britain countdown
THE countdown is on for the 2009 Tour of Britain to reach London.
The world-class cycling event starts in North Lincolnshire on Saturday, returning to the streets of London on Saturday, September 19 for the final stage of the action-packed race.
Spectators can attend for free and will be able to get a glimpse of famous riders as they race pass the iconic sites of the capital.
To find out more about the Tour of Britain go online to tfl.gov.uk/cycling
Dangers of drug-driving
THIS striking bus poster is the latest move in Transport for London's (TfL's) anti-drug-driving campaign.
Television ads have already hit the channels aiming to reduce the number of people that make the decision to drive after consuming illegal drugs.
Chris Lines, head of London road safety unit at TfL said: 'Transport for London is delighted to be able to use this eye catching way to remind Londoners about the dangers of drug driving.
The police can spot the signs that someone is driving under the influence of drugs and, as the new campaign highlights, once a driver has been stopped their eyes will give them away because of the obvious and involuntary effects drugs have on the body.
This message is outstanding and clear - your eyes will give you away.'
For more information go to www.dft.gov.uk/think/drugdrive
