The Tube. Without a doubt the most important component of London’s transport infrastructure. And yet again I heard on the news last night that services are being taken out or affected in some way possibly not too far unrelated to the issues that were being the recent problems at Hammersmith and Camden Town. I also notice that Annie Mole has stepped up a campaign to get some answers. It will be interesting to see if politicians and people who can influence transport policies are able to (or willing to) connect with the opinions shared in the blogosphere. Annie is starting with Lynne Featherstone - who I understand is the Chairperson of the London Assembly Transport Policy Committee. So - all you London Transport users out there - pop over to the London Underground blog and show your support!
Posted by jag at October 23, 2003 08:07 AMi cant believe how bad it can get sometimes, shocked over seeing 2 derailments within 48 hours of one another
Posted by: Jaina on October 23, 2003 10:28 AMHi! Have been inactive in the blogsphere! Dropped by to wish you and your loved ones a very happy Diwali! :)
Posted by: Avi on October 23, 2003 12:27 PMSTOP PRESS - just had an email from Lynne Featherstone who will be delighted to reply to the blog - she can’t log on at the moment though.
So watch this space!
http://london-underground.blogspot.com
Posted by: Annie Mole on October 23, 2003 03:56 PMGreat to hear that Annie! Well done!
Posted by: Jag on October 23, 2003 10:41 PMAvi: and a happy Diwali to you and yours too! Great to see you back!
Posted by: Jag on October 23, 2003 10:42 PMJaina: I agree that it’s shocking. Ever since last weekend I have been extremely worried when riding the tube. Esp. on the Picc Line between Alperton and Hammersmith. There are some really rickety stretches of line there …
Posted by: Jag on October 23, 2003 10:43 PMLynne Featherstone has replied:
http://www.haloscan.com/comments.php?user=themole&comment=106688991272390315&doctitle#72479
Many thanks Jag for your very first comment and comments throughout the post, plus for helping to publicise this “campaign” too.
Annie
Posted by: Annie Mole on October 26, 2003 12:29 AMPleasure! Enjoyed it - quite exciting really!
Posted by: Jag on October 26, 2003 10:54 AM