Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 116566
Wimbledon Park Station: Lifts
Tabled: 27 February 2026
Answered: 6 March 2026
Question
Mr Paul Kohler
Liberal Democrat — Wimbledon
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with Transport for London regarding the 1,435 hours of lift closures across 244 incidents at Wimbledon Park station in 2025 due solely to a lack of trained staff, including a contin
Answer
Keir MatherMinisters and officials have regular conversations with Transport for London on a variety of issues including accessibility of their network. Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor, and TfL is responsible for managing the London Underground.