Young fans to record TfL travel announcements

Young fans of London's trains, buses and cycleways could hear their own voice making travel announcements across the network.

Transport for London (TfL) is running a competition for children aged between five and 16, in which they are asked to explain why they particularly like a way of getting around.

TfL suggests examples of the London Overground being a favourite way of going to see grandparents, a bus route to a football match, or a cycleway used by the family on a relaxing Sunday.

It will choose 25 entrants to record special PA announcements and see behind the scenes of the city's transport operation.

Winners will be chosen by the staff of each service, and will record their own personalised 25th anniversary message, which will be played at a London station.

They will also experience a tour related to their entry, such as round a bus depot, seeing what goes on at cycle hire hubs, or a Tube, tram or railway station.

The contest is part of TfL's 25-year anniversary celebrations, which also have included a special line-up of buskers at Liverpool Street station.

London's transport commissioner, Andy Lord, called the competition "a fantastic opportunity for super-fans to make their mark and share their stories with millions of people across the capital."

Further details are available on the TfL Travel for Life website.

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