Underground accuses union of irresponsible 'scaremongering'

Nigel Holness, London Underground’s Operation Director, said:

“It is totally irresponsible of the RMT leadership to attempt to scaremonger in this way.

There was no risk to staff or customers, the signaller ordered the train to come to a halt as it was departing Finchley Central station and when it was around 1 kilometre away from Mill Hill East, and well clear of the single track section of the Mill Hill East branch.

However the signalling would have also prevented it travelling onto the single track.

We are of course looking closely at the incident to ensure that our processes are working and being followed correctly, but we have an excellent safety record and we would never compromise the safety of our staff and customers.”