§ Mr. WoodwardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what studies have been carried out into the practical effects of the closure of the London Underground Northern Line between Moorgate and Kennington stations from 3 July until 6 September. [88427]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonLondon Underground (LU) have made a number of studies into the practical effects of the upcoming Northern Line closure between Moorgate and94W Kennington stations. They have modelled the impact on passenger flows across London's public transport system and also modelled in more detail passenger movements in the stations most likely to suffer increased congestion.
Based on the results of these studies and their experience of the southbound closure of the same section of line in 1996, LU have developed an alternative service to minimise passenger disruption for the period of the closure.