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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Mobile coverage: More of the Tube network gets 5G and 4G
Mobile phone coverage has been expanded along more of the London Underground system, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. Further sections of the Northern line and Victoria line have access to 4G and said more stations and tunnels are to go live in coming months, including King's Cross St Pancras, Green Park and more of the Victoria mayor of London originally promised passengers would have full mobile coverage across the network by 2024, but that was pushed back until at least 2026. TfL said coverage has now been expanded along the Northern line including the tunnelled section between Balham and South Wimbledon, as well as Kennington, Oval, Tooting Broadway and South Wimbledon in south London travelling along the Northern line from South Wimbledon to Stockwell now have continuous coverage. TfL said work is also underway to extend coverage in the tunnels down to Morden and up to Kennington by the end of the summer. The Bank branch of the Northern line between Euston and Bank is also receiving coverage for the first the Victoria line, coverage is being rolled out between Vauxhall and Pimlico. The Jubilee line's coverage is to be extended next, starting at Swiss Cottage and linking with existing coverage at interchange stations such as Green Park and King's Cross St Pancras, as well as further sections of the Victoria line from Green Park to Brixton, will also start to get high-speed mobile coverage for the first time in the next phase of work.
Metro
5 days ago
- Metro
Mum hits back at TfL for 'blaming her' for losing arm and leg under Tube trains
A PR executive who was crushed by two Tube trains has accused TfL of blaming her for the accident that left her with life-changing injuries. Sarah de Lagarde, 47, had parts of her right arm and leg amputated after two Northern Line trains ran her over at High Barnet on September 30, 2022. She told MailOnline: 'TfL is blaming me for being run over and crushed by not one, but two London Underground trains. 'TfL's initial reaction was to label me as a drunk woman wearing high heels, both claims were baseless and have since been withdrawn. 'TfL has posters up across its network urging everyone to 'be kind', which couldn't be further from how they have treated me.' On the night in question, Ms de Lagarde lost her footing and fell down the gap between the train and platform edge. The mother-of-two called for help but nobody heard her, including the Tube driver who saw her handbag and took it to lost property before going on with his journey at 9.54pm, running over her arm. Five minutes later a second train pulled into the platform, crushing her right leg. Ms de Lagarde said: 'I knew in that moment, there was a high chance I was going to die on those Northern Line tracks. 'I started to think about my children, and I knew I owed it to them to come home. I thought to myself, there is no way I am dying here. I need to be with my daughters.' Ms de Lagarde, who is head of PR for the investment firm Janus Henderson, has taken the case to the High Court, and is suing TfL for £25 million. Defence documents seen by Metro show that TfL has denied liability, accusing her of being 'negligent' in the way she alighted the train and 'placed herself in a position of danger'. TfL says Ms de Lagarde did not maintain her balance, was not on a stable footing, had insufficient regard for her own safety, and was not listening to the 'mind the gap' announcements. Prashant Popat KC, for LUL, said: 'We recognise that this is a tragic case, and the claimant sustained some horrific injuries.' He added in written submissions: 'The defendant denies these allegations. 'It also pleads contributory negligence. 'The parties are agreed that the case should proceed first towards a preliminary issue trial on liability. This would encompass breach of duty, causation and the issue of contributory negligence.' She also said previously: 'Miraculously, I survived, but it cost me dearly – the first train took my arm, and the second train took my leg. 'That night I also lost my mobility, my independence, my dignity and, above all, my ability to hug my two young children with both arms.' She now uses two prosthetic limbs including a bionic arm, and is 'absolutely terrified' of using public transport. An eight-week trial has been set for 2027 and a further hearing is set to take place in September. Thomas Jervis, a partner at the law firm Leigh Day, which is representing Ms de Lagarde, said: 'Like millions of other Londoners, Sarah de Lagarde was just trying to get home from work when she was hit by two tube trains at High Barnet station. 'Transport for London is refusing to accept liability and positively blames Sarah for what happened. More Trending 'This case is incredibly important and may have a profound impact on how London's transport network is operated in the future.' A TfL spokesperson said: 'We are responding to a legal claim brought by Sarah de Lagarde. It is not appropriate to discuss details of our defence while this case is ongoing. 'Our thoughts continue to be with Sarah and her family following this terrible incident, and we will continue to make every possible effort to learn from any incident on the Tube network. 'Safety is our top priority and we will always place it at the forefront of our thinking.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Huge flames force Brixton Underground station to close while firefighters tackle blaze MORE: Pub staff tried to save man after he was stabbed to death outside Wetherspoons MORE: Erin Patterson found guilty of murdering her three in-laws with death cap mushrooms
Metro
02-07-2025
- Metro
Mum who fell down Tube platform 'contributed to her own injuries'
A commuter who is suing Tube bosses for £25 million after losing her arm and a leg in an accident 'placed herself in a position of danger', lawyers have said. Sarah de Lagarde, 47, had her right arm and right leg partially removed after she was run over by two Northern Line trains at High Barnet in September 2022. Ms de Lagarde, who is the global head of corporate affairs at City investment firm Janus Henderson, fell asleep while on the train home at around 10pm when she was woken up by a fellow passenger. She got off the train and then slipped over, falling down the gap between the train and the platform. She then called out for help but no one heard her, and she was struck by two different trains. Ms de Lagarde is now suing London Underground Ltd (LUL), which is part of Transport for London (TfL). In defence documents submitted to the Royal Courts of Justice and seen by the Evening Standard, TfL has denied liability and claimed she was 'negligent' in the way she exited the train and 'placed herself in a position of danger'. The documents said: 'The claimant took a few steps forward on to the platform and then took a few steps backwards, before the rear of her body struck the rear side of the door of the train she had exited from. 'The claimant continued to move backwards and, approximately seven seconds after exiting the train, she fell into the gap between carriages five and six of the train.' Lawyers for TfL said shortly afterwards, the driver walked through the train to start his return journey and saw her brown bag wedged between the carriage and platform. He gave it to lost property but did not investigate it further as the driver 'did not see or hear the claimant at that point and did not look into the gap, having no reason to do so'. The documents said the train set off at about 10pm, running over Ms de Lagarde's right arm. About five minutes later, a second Northern line train arrived at platform three, crushing Ms de Lagarde's right leg under its wheels. Speaking outside the Royal Courts of Justice previously, Ms de Lagarde said: 'I was commuting home from work. I fell through the gap. I was run over and crushed by not one, but two London underground trains on the Northern Line. More Trending 'Miraculously, I survived, but it cost me dearly – the first train took my arm, and the second train took my leg. 'That night I also lost my mobility, my independence, my dignity and, above all, my ability to hug my two young children with both arms.' An eight-week trial has been set for 2027 and a further hearing is set to take place in September. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Woman pulls out huge knife and lunges at young reveller in London park MORE: Hottest tube line forecasted where passengers face 32°C carriage hell MORE: First picture of teen shot dead after 'running for his life' in north London
Metro
14-06-2025
- Metro
London Underground driver sacked after knitting and watching videos at the wheel
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A London Underground driver who was caught knitting behind the wheel has been sacked. Footage shows the driver of the Northern Line train at Hendon Central station appearing distracted as pulled away from the stop in February. They can be seen watching a video on their phone as well as knitting. It was only when a commuter spotted the driver and filmed the driver were they eventually caught. The witness who caught the incident on camera said: 'I was so surprised. I didn't expect to see someone meant to be at work being so casual about the job. 'Especially because, at the time, there were Tube strikes going on, so it felt mad they were complaining about the job then relaxing on it. 'And, although I don't know how automatic the system is for the tubes, I remember thinking that this person has the passengers' lives in their hands. 'It felt crazy that this driver wouldn't take that more seriously.' Transport for London said: 'This video was made earlier in the year. We carried out a full investigation and the person involved no longer works at TfL.' Meanwhile commuters have decided to take the state of the network's graffiti into their own hands and have started scrubbing them. Recent months have seen a dramatic increase in defaced carriages, with Underground trains frequently seen covered with graffiti both on the inside and outside. Joe Reeve, from Looking for Growth, led a team to spruce up trains on Sunday morning. He told Metro: 'We are seeing this [graffiti] every single day. I take the Bakerloo Line every day. I see someone push through the barriers, and then every carriage is covered in graffiti. 'Londoners are fed up and the cavalry is here. We are not going away.' His team used an environmentally friendly water-based graffiti remover to clear the writing plastered all over the carriages, including on the doors, floors and ceilings. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Woman stabbed mum to death with birthday cake knife at child's party MORE: Manhunt after woman 'sexually assaulted inside cinema' MORE: Royals watch Red Arrows fly past after touching tribute to Air India crash victims
The Sun
13-06-2025
- The Sun
Moment Tube driver ‘KNITS' and watches videos on phone while driving despite endless striking leaving commuters furious
A LONDON Underground driver has been caught on camera knitting and watching videos on their phone — all while operating a Northern Line train. The driver was filmed at the controls, head down and hands busy with knitting needles, as the train departed Hendon Central station in north-west London. 4 4 4 A stunned commuter on the opposite platform recorded the moment, later posting it online, where it quickly went viral and drew fierce criticism. He said: 'I was so surprised. I didn't expect to see someone meant to be at work being so casual about the job. 'Especially because at the time, there were tube strikes going on so it felt mad they were complaining about the job then relaxing on it. 'And, although I don't know how automatic the system is for the tubes, I remember thinking that this person has the passengers' lives in their hands. 'It felt crazy that this driver wouldn't take that more seriously.' The video sparked widespread backlash, with many questioning how a driver could act so recklessly in a job with such serious responsibility. On Twitter, one user wrote: 'And they always want pay rises! You couldn't make it up!' Another added: 'Remember this next time they talk about 'safety' when they strike.' The incident occurred during a turbulent stretch for Transport for London (TfL), as months of intermittent strike action caused widespread delays and frustration for commuters. The strikes, led by unions demanding better pay, pension protection and improved working conditions, have severely impacted services across the capital. A TfL spokesperson confirmed that disciplinary action was taken. 'This video was made earlier in the year. "We carried out a full investigation and the person involved no longer works at TfL.'
