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London Underground: Lifts

Asked by Mr Paul KohlerLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 6 March 2026UIN 116565

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with TfL on the increase in lift closures due solely to a lack of trained staff on the London Underground to 6,365 hours in 2025, compared with 6,197 hours in 2024.

Answered by Keir Mather

Ministers and officials have regular conversations with Transport for London on a variety of issues including accessibility of their network. Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor, and TfL is responsible for managing the London Underground.

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