Book exchange libraries to be reinstated at some Tube stations after mayor orders review of his own fire rules

High Barnet will be the first station to have its book exchange reinstated - (Daniel Lynch)

“Community libraries” that allow commuters to share books for free are to be reintroduced at a number of Tube stations.

Bookshelves – often wooden shelves located in ticket halls on an ad hoc basis - were removed across the London Underground network last month after the London Fire Brigade said they breaches safety rules.