Felicity Buchan Meets with TfL Commissioner Andy Lord

Andy Lord

Just before Christmas, I met with TfL Commissioner Andy Lord to discuss tube station closures, electric buses and step-free access. 

Andy Lord was apologetic over station closures at Holland Park and Lancaster Gate but assured me that a staff recruitment strategy was in place to remedy the issue on this part of the Central Line. I will share that strategy with residents once it's been provided to me. 

He also affirmed his desire to accelerate our buses going electric and secure step-free access at South Kensington Tube Station and Ladbroke Grove Tube Station. 

I will continue to share new information on these issues as I receive updates. 

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