London Underground continues to suffer from heat wave, no AC in sight

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

London Underground passengers, irked by the overheating, mocked officials who reassured them that air conditioning will be installed – in 12 years.

 
Thermal imaging by company Flir showed the extent of the heatwave on the underground, as passengers said they felt “faint” on board.

 
Temperatures on the Central Line have hit 40C during the recent heatwave – above the 30C maximum temperature at which you are legally allowed to transport cattle.
Commuters have complained the temperature is dangerous for the elderly and children, as well as those who are unwell or pregnant.

 
Passenger Giovanni Lepori tweeted: “The heat inside trains is reaching levels that are certainly dangerous for elderly people and children and I’d imagine that it’s not healthy for the average person either. What is being done to solve these unacceptable conditions for which we pay very high prices?”

 
Hi, we’re aware of the heating issues. We’ve made improvements to the ventilation systems on the current fleet. New trains are coming in early 2030, under the Deep Tube Upgrade Program which will be delivered with full air cooling systems. Thanks, Sol
Central Line officials were widely mocked after the official account replied: “Hi, we’re aware of the heating issues. We’ve made improvements to the ventilation systems on the current fleet. New trains are coming in early 2030, under the Deep Tube Upgrade Program which will be delivered with full air cooling systems. ”

 
Trains across the UK have struggled during the peak summer time, with some services being either delayed or cancelled because railway lines buckled in the high temperatures.

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