The total time that underground lifts were closed due to a lack of staffing in 2024 reached 6,197 hours - up 87% compared with 2023
London Underground lift closures nearly doubled in a year, reaching 6,197 hours in 2024 due to staffing shortages, with Wimbledon Park Station experiencing the most closures. The Liberal Democrats, along with MPs Paul Kohler and Stella Creasy, have criticized the closures, citing accessibility issues and stranded disabled passengers, and calling on the Mayor of London and the Labour Government to address the crisis.
