A broken escalator at Highgate Tube station in London has been repaired after an eight-month period of inconvenience. Passengers had to walk up 16 steps to exit the station since last October. Cllr Scott Emery criticized the delay for creating difficulties for elderly individuals. Initially, a clearer communication from Transport for London was desired after multiple postponements. The delays were attributed to the escalator's age and bespoke parts needing design and fabrication. Highgate station is one of the deepest in London, with platforms located 37 meters below ground.
Highgate station, one of London's deepest Tube stations, has had its broken escalator fixed after eight months of inconvenience to passengers, particularly the elderly.
Cllr Scott Emery highlighted that the broken escalator made it nearly impossible for elderly individuals to navigate the station, given its significant number of steps.
Transport for London blamed the delayed escalator repairs on the age and bespoke nature of the equipment, stating specific replacement parts were required.
Despite the escalator repair, Cllr Emery expressed frustration with the delays and lack of communication concerning the maintenance issue.
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