Disabled staff and passengers

Elderly, disabled passengers left stranded

A recent incident shows how LU's de-staffing of stations is putting vulnerable passengers in danger.

An elderly wheelchair user and her partner got off a train late at night at Epping. But with no staff on the station, they were unable to leave and were stuck on the platform. In the freezing cold...

Vote for Action to Save Jobs

At long last, we are to get our ballot papers to take action to stop London Underground's job cuts. As we all know, the company is cutting up to 800 stations jobs. It is also cutting staff in service control. With 300 drivers more than it needs, LU seems to be dealing with the 'excess' by sacking...

Management Use Disability Rights As Cover For Attack

Management have circulated a document to the disabled staff network group that should ring alarm bells for everyone - able-bodied and disabled alike. Under the progressive and welcome aim of employing more disabled staff in frontline jobs, they propose to remove some of the licensing requirements...

Getting the Hump

When the Waterloo & City line reopens, it will have 'platform humps', raised areas that put the platform at the same level as the train for easy access for people using wheelchairs or buggies (or who have difficulty taking big steps).

Good idea. After all, the inaccessibility of the Underground to...

The Oyster effect

London Underground believe that the Oyster card is the answer to all their staffing problems. Who needs ticket sellers when you can just top up your ticket at one of the many pass agents as you would your phone?
The company envisage a cash-less System within the next few years. No booking offices...

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