Tube line closures?

Tube line closures?

Mar 15 2005

South London Press

COMMUTERS could face months without a Tube service if a plan for repairs is approved by train chiefs. Sections of the Northern line, serving stations between Kennington and Morden could be the first to close for track and signal improvements. London Underground's managing director, Tim O'Toole, told a London Assembly Transport Committee meeting about a move to close sections of the Northern line.

The work would be carried out by private firms Tube Lines and Metronet.

A London Underground spokesperson said: "Under the Public Private Partnership, engineering work can only be undertaken at night or during weekend closures.

"London Underground would consider closing sections of lines outside of these times to accelerate Tube improvements, but only if three preconditions can be met."

She said these are: that Tube Lines and Metronet have the resources to carry out the work; that any economic benefits are reinvested into the Tube; and if London Underground can arrange alternative travel arrangements.

She added that it could be months before the plans are approved.

A Tube Lines spokesman said: "We have put in a draft plan to London Underground for closures on the Northern line."

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