Anger as lift closures across London Underground nearly double in a year

The number of lift closures on the London Underground has shot up, figures revealed by the Liberal Democrats show - (Ross Lydall)

The number of lift closures across the London Underground has soared by nearly 90% in a year, leaving some disabled Londoners suddenly “stranded”, the Liberal Democrats have said.

The total time that underground lifts were closed due to a lack of staffing in 2024 reached 6,197 hours (equivalent to 258 days). The figure has increased by 87% since 2023.