The Route Masters: Running London's Roads

8.0

2013•1h

Following the Transport for London staff and police officers who keep London's road system from freezing up entirely under the immense pressure of millions of commuters.

Production

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2013

1. Gridlock

How TFL staff deal with pregnant motorists, road accidents, abuse from the public - and a helicopter crash.

2. Night Bus

How London's buses are coping as late night demand continues to increase.

3. On the Buses

As London's bus drivers cope with more passengers than ever, a new Routemaster bus for the 21st century is built.

4. Gateway to London

How Victoria Coach Station has been transformed, with cheap fares leading to a 25 per cent increase in passengers over five years.

5. The Future

A look at how plans are being made for London's already congested roads to be able to cope with the two million people expected to move to the city by 2030.

6. Fighting Crime

A look at TfL's special unit within the Metropolitan Police, the Safer Transport Command, as its 1,800 officers try to cut crime across London's transport network.