TfL Warned Broken Escalators Risk Scaring Commuters Away From London Underground

TfL warned broken escalators risk scaring commuters away from London Underground

Step change needed in tube station escalator upgrades across London, says assembly member

Figures show more than a quarter of escalators on the London Underground are operating beyond their expected lifespan, reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter Escalators closed for repair at Woolwich Arsenal Station (credit Kumail Jaffer/LDRS) Transport for London (TfL) must make broken and ageing escalators a funding priority to ensure the mayor’s active transport targets are feasible, a senior London assembly member has said. Elly Bake…