HC Deb 24 January 2000 vol 343 c132W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions to what extent a full service has been provided on the Jubilee line extension since its opening. [106072]

Mr. Hill

When the Jubilee line extension began to open, in phases, from May 1999, services were only offered from Monday to Friday, and limited hours were operated. This was to allow contractors access to the line for completion works.

Now that the whole extension is open, and has joined the existing Jubilee line, full through services from Stanmore to Stratford, seven day a week services, and normal Tube opening hours are provided.

There have been some problems with reliability due to technical difficulties with new equipment and systems. I understand that London Underground is addressing these issues. In the four weeks to 8 January, the percentage of scheduled trains operated has increased to 94.2 per cent. LU has work in hand to improve reliability further.