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Traffic Twitter feed reaches half-a-million followers

More social media-savvy commuters than ever are benefiting from TfL's Twitter feeds.

The @TfLTrafficNews handle, which lets people check for disruption and congestion on major roads, now boasts more than half-a-million followers who rely on it for traffic info on the go.

More than 500,000 people now receive live traffic information helping them minimise delays, making it the biggest traffic news feed in Europe. The official feed @TfL, which shares general news and announcements, has an impressive 887,000 followers.

TfL has more than 20 official Twitter feeds, each providing real-time travel updates. Every Tube line has a feed, as well as buses, London Overground, DLR, Santander Cycles and the Emirates Air Line. Other feeds include those for general travel alerts, Oyster card queries and information for people with accessibility needs.

To see the full range of feeds, visit TfL's social media page.

 

Channel website: https://tfl.gov.uk/

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