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Tube drivers plan go-slow protest against 'extreme noise levels' on London Underground
London Underground Tube drivers will deliberately reduce speeds to below 50mph to protest against 'extreme noise levels' of trains.
Tube drivers plan go-slow action on noise levels
Some Tube drivers are planning to reduce the speed of their trains in protest at "extreme noise levels" they say they are exposed to on the Underground. Members of the RMT union have voted to take the industrial action after noise levels increased in recent weeks.
Tube drivers plan 'go slow' protest to curb excess noise on London Underground
Transport for London has spent almost £30m trying to combat Tube noise in the last five years, including on “grinding” the rails to try to remove bumps and abrasions. Passengers have complained about excessive noise – while residents living near stations have reported disturbance.
Video shows the moment 'Tube driver commentates on race’ with other London Underground train
A video shared on social media shows the moment that two London Underground trains appear to be ‘racing’. The video reportedly shows trains being driven between Hammersmith and Acton Town stations.
Tube drivers are reducing speed in protest on the Underground – here’s why
Although most of the Vicky line is automated, drivers control the speed of the train coming in and out of the depot. Even a small reduction in the speed of one train could cause knock-on impacts along the line and make it impossible for the Victoria line to achieve the peak hour frequency of 36 trains an hour.
Tube drivers plan go-slow protest against ‘extreme noise levels’ on Underground
Drivers on a London Underground line are planning to drive their trains more slowly in a protest against “extreme noise levels”. Members of the RMT union are planning a go-slow on the Victoria Line because running at full speed creates noise levels that breach legal limits.
London Underground drivers plan to slow down Tube trains in protest at 'extreme' noise
London Underground drivers are planning to drive more slowly in protest at 'extreme' noise created by trains. Members of the RMT union have voted to take the action after it reportedly got worse in recent weeks.
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London Underground drivers will drive trains slower in protest against ‘extreme noise levels’. Passengers will be familiar ...