Post by Grumpy on Oct 16, 2005 16:08:28 GMT
Where exactly does this "company" stand? In one sentence they state that the Northern Line fleet is ready for service and that the only reason why trains aren't running is because of a dispute between LUL and the unions and in another sentence they say they will be testing the fleet all weekend for a return to service on Monday. Doesn't really make sense does it. Anyway here's the statement in full.
Tube Lines has today issued the following press release:
NORTHERN LINE UPDATE
Key points
We are satisfied that the trains provided during this week are safe to run
The trains are not running due to a dispute between LU and its trade unions
Alstom has a PFI contract to maintain the Northern line fleet. This contract sets out the performance criteria for the fleet. We are negotiating with Alstom to align performance targets with our commitments to LU
We are determined to increase our responsibility for maintenance of the Northern line fleet
This contract was transferred to Tube Lines in 2003 when it took responsibility for the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines
The trip thingys were designed by London Underground and supplied and installed by Alstom when the Northern line trains were built
Tube Lines has been working to identify modifications to the trip thingy equipment to resolve this issue to the satisfaction of everyone
We are satisfied that the trains provided during this week are safe
Statement
In response to London Underground’s statement on Thursday 13 October following the suspension of the Northern line, a spokesperson for Tube Lines said:
“Tube Lines shares passengers’ frustrations over the closure of the Northern line. We need to be clear why this closure has occurred.
“Despite the problems there have been with the trip thingy equipment, throughout the past week London Underground has been satisfied that the fleet of trains provided by Tube Lines has been safe to run. The trains are not running because of a dispute between London Underground and its trade unions. We have offered a full fleet of trains to be run in service again today.
“So far as the problem with the trip thingy equipment is concerned, the trip thingys were developed by London Underground over 10 years ago and supplied and installed by Alstom. Alstom maintain the Northern line trains under a PFI contract, which was set up 10 years ago by London Underground and inherited by Tube Lines when it took stewardship of the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines in January 2003.
“Over the past week we have been working around the clock with Alstom to make modifications to the design of the trip thingy equipment. We hope to conclude testing today and seek London Underground approval before we complete the modifications.
“As soon as the testing is concluded and London Underground gives the go ahead we will be able to step in immediately to complete the modifications.
“Despite our best efforts, we have been frustrated in our desire to bring the same level of improvement to the Northern line as we have on the Jubilee and Piccadilly lines because of the nature of the contract with Alstom which we have inherited from London Underground. We are keen to resolve this situation and to take full responsibility for getting the Northern line to work properly in the same way that we have on the Piccadilly and Jubilee lines.”
Tube Lines has today issued the following press release:
NORTHERN LINE UPDATE
Key points
We are satisfied that the trains provided during this week are safe to run
The trains are not running due to a dispute between LU and its trade unions
Alstom has a PFI contract to maintain the Northern line fleet. This contract sets out the performance criteria for the fleet. We are negotiating with Alstom to align performance targets with our commitments to LU
We are determined to increase our responsibility for maintenance of the Northern line fleet
This contract was transferred to Tube Lines in 2003 when it took responsibility for the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines
The trip thingys were designed by London Underground and supplied and installed by Alstom when the Northern line trains were built
Tube Lines has been working to identify modifications to the trip thingy equipment to resolve this issue to the satisfaction of everyone
We are satisfied that the trains provided during this week are safe
Statement
In response to London Underground’s statement on Thursday 13 October following the suspension of the Northern line, a spokesperson for Tube Lines said:
“Tube Lines shares passengers’ frustrations over the closure of the Northern line. We need to be clear why this closure has occurred.
“Despite the problems there have been with the trip thingy equipment, throughout the past week London Underground has been satisfied that the fleet of trains provided by Tube Lines has been safe to run. The trains are not running because of a dispute between London Underground and its trade unions. We have offered a full fleet of trains to be run in service again today.
“So far as the problem with the trip thingy equipment is concerned, the trip thingys were developed by London Underground over 10 years ago and supplied and installed by Alstom. Alstom maintain the Northern line trains under a PFI contract, which was set up 10 years ago by London Underground and inherited by Tube Lines when it took stewardship of the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines in January 2003.
“Over the past week we have been working around the clock with Alstom to make modifications to the design of the trip thingy equipment. We hope to conclude testing today and seek London Underground approval before we complete the modifications.
“As soon as the testing is concluded and London Underground gives the go ahead we will be able to step in immediately to complete the modifications.
“Despite our best efforts, we have been frustrated in our desire to bring the same level of improvement to the Northern line as we have on the Jubilee and Piccadilly lines because of the nature of the contract with Alstom which we have inherited from London Underground. We are keen to resolve this situation and to take full responsibility for getting the Northern line to work properly in the same way that we have on the Piccadilly and Jubilee lines.”