London tube power failures cause delays

Title

London tube power failures cause delays

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

TX Date

24 Nov 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:04:09

Description

Peter Deeley describes the disruption caused by the power failure (including backup systems) which hit London disrupting the Tube system throughout the day with some peopel stuck down below. Area Director Owen Disley on the medical attention some people needed. Vox pop with commuters on the delays, how they managed to get to work, and the general service in London. Mile End Station Manager David Dean on the faults with the old systems on the service. London Underground’s Roger Shire on the inquiry into what happened. For Angela Rippon FM Drivetime show. Audio level low in places.

Contributors

Peter Deeley; Roger Shire; Owen Disley; David Dean

Keywords

London; Emergency services; Underground railway networks; Commuting; Electric power; Underground railway stations; Drivetime (radio programme); Delays (public services)

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