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The London Underground stations worst affected by 'staggering rise' in lift closures due to 'lack of trained staff'

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Vincent
Published date23 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
This, the party adds, was solely due to a lack of trained staff at Tube stations. This figure increased by another 34 per cent in 2023, it is reported

The Lib Dems add that, in 2021, the total number of minutes that lifts were out of operation due to a lack of trained staff was 499 hours. In 2022 this is is believed to have risen to 2,460 hours. Later, in 2023, the figure 'soared to 3,301 hours'.

In February 2017, Mr Khan stated that TfL's goal is 'absolutely to have no lifts taken out of service due to an absence of trained staff'.

Worst hit stations

Figures suggest that the worst-hit station was West Finchley on the Northern line with lifts out of action due to staff shortages for 703 hours in 2023.

The next five worst performing stations in 2023 were:

Wimbledon Park District line 465 hours

Harrow and Wealdstone Bakerloo line 348 hours

Osterley Piccadilly line 247.5 hours

Mill Hill East Northern line 204 hours

Southfields District line 196 hours

These figures do not include lift closures due to engineering failures.

Mr Blackie said: “The accessibility and reliability of public transport are essential for a thriving and inclusive city, and it is imperative that steps are taken to ensure that all commuters can travel safely and conveniently. These closures are not publicised and create huge problems for disabled people and others who need...

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