“A night time tube service is long overdue” says Green Assembly Member Darren Johnson as he welcomes the new services, but he calls for it to not be run “on the cheap” to avoid over-stretching staff.
A selfie of Darren Johnson at the construction of the new ticket hall at the Victoria tube station.
Darren Johnson, Green Party Member of the London Assembly, has welcomed the introduction of a 24 hour service at weekends on the London Underground but warned that the Mayor cannot continue to overstretch staff.
There will be six trains per hour through central London on all ‘Night Tube’ lines, including the Jubilee, Victoria and most of the Piccadilly, Central and Northern lines. On the Northern line, there will be eight trains per hour to meet demand at busy stations between Leicester Square and Camden Town.
Green Assembly Member Darren Johnson commented: “A night time tube service is long overdue but we need to make sure it remains safe for both passengers and staff. The Mayor mustn’t try to do this on the cheap using over-stretched staff who can’t deal with the inevitable hassles, medical issues and overcrowding at closing time.”
Islington Councillor and Green Party Local Transport Spokesperson Caroline Russell added:
“For anyone working or out late in London, the night tube proposals offer a convenient new transport option and will be taken up with enthusiasm.”
“However, the proposal seems to have been announced with little consultation with the workers affected. The Mayor’s recent drive to slash tube staff numbers means that ever-smaller teams are being asked to take on more and more work – risking their health and the safety of passengers.
“We need a more joined-up approach. We want public transport to be as convenient and accessible as possible but that has to be balanced with the well-being of those who are tasked with delivering it.”