Written question asked by Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 27 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Friday, 6 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Wimbledon Park Station: Lifts
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with Transport for London regarding the 1,435 hours of lift closures across 244 incidents at Wimbledon Park station in 2025 due solely to a lack of trained staff, including a continuous 424-hour closure between 20 November and 8 December 2025.
- Answer
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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.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 116566
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Staff Closures Training Transport for London Lifts Wimbledon Park Station
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- 2026-03-06 15:40:45 +0000
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