"Seats on the train all had at least one person so people needed to stand, and the District line was busy as well," she said. "I still don't think things have improved as a large amount of people are commuting early in the morning.
I worry for my health more on my commute than actually being in the hospital. "Nicola Smith, who works at a central London hospital, said "I'm risking my health. A partial shutdown of the London Underground is beginning today - … A statement from TfL said its finances were stable before the pandemic. "We urgently need British Transport Police and other officers at major stations across London's transport network to ensure only those with a valid reason to travel are doing so in this emergency. They want the government to put forward a financial package for these self-employed workers.There are also calls for ID checks at stations or the definition of key worker to be tightened. "The choice isn't there and my commute is quite long. We are trying our best to make everyone listen, but the situation is stark. Everyone should follow this and the other advice to help keep themselves and each other safe. Tube commuters packed into carriages for a second day, despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson's lockdown announcement on Monday "Finn Brennan, of the train drivers' union Aslef, said he had received reports from Tube staff that "there were a large number of construction workers" on the Underground.He said: "Unless the government act with complete clarity to close down construction sites, then the tube will not. News reporter "London will get through these extraordinarily challenging times, and ensuring the capital's critical workers can move around the city will be crucial.
Union reps on the tube have been left apoplectic for a second day because lines have been very very busy, particularly at the start of the service.
London (CNN)As thousands of people returned to work across England on Wednesday morning, images of packed London Underground trains have sparked fresh criticism of …
"She called for either Mr Khan to reverse his decision to reduce Tube timetables or the prime minister to "start policing who's getting on".Manuel Cortes, general secretary of the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA), said: "Sadly, the situation on the London Underground has not improved. These are external links and will open in a new windowLondon Underground commuters have been warned that if they do not stop packing into trains more people will die from coronavirus.Mayor of London Sadiq Khan issued the alert after photos showed crowds in Tube carriages for a Mr Khan insisted the network was running for essential workers only.A transport union called for police officers to be deployed at major stations to stop overcrowding.More than 130 people have died in London from Covid-19 - a third of the whole of the UK.But the trains were still crowded during rush hour Mr Khan demanded employers enable their staff to work from home "unless it's absolutely necessary". Read advice on how to navigate it easily and master the London underground public transport. "I'm urging Londoners to only use public transport for essential journeys.
Londoners should be avoiding social interaction unless absolutely necessary, and that means they should be avoiding using the transport network unless absolutely necessary.