13/07/2004
13:34
PICCADILLY CIRCUS
Bakerloo line Stations
On/around Escalator
PERSON(S) INJURED - ACCIDENTAL - MAJOR INJURY
Boy aged 8 sustained a possible broken arm following
trying to retrieve a poster from the wall whilst
travelling up escalator number 11. Taken to hospital
by ambulance.
Posted by
Brock, 15:32, 20th July 2004:
That'll learn the light fingered little shit.
Posted by
Alfie, 15:32, 20th July 2004:
which poster?
12/07/2004
23:09
STOCKWELL (V)
Victoria line Trains
On Passenger Train -In
Car
Delay: 30
VANDALISM - MAJOR DELAY
The Victoria line was suspended in both directions
between Victoria and Brixton due to a graffiti artist
being held on southbound train 252 after graffitying
cars 3011,4011,4111 and 3111. The all clear was given
at 23.39 with one person being arrested.
14/07/2004
19:52
WESTMINSTER
Jubilee line Stations
On Stairs
PERSON(S) INJURED - ACCIDENTAL - MAJOR INJURY
An ambulance was called due to a drunken passenger
(aged 20+) who had lost his footing and fallen upon
stairs incurring a possible broken ankle. The
passenger was removed to St. Thomas Hospital by the
ambulance. The stairs were checked as a precaution,
found to be clear and dry.
14/07/2004
22:27
BOND STREET
Jubilee line Trains
On Passenger Train -In
Car
Delay: 7
PERSON(S) INJURED - ACCIDENTAL - MAJOR INJURY
A drunken passenger fell on train 341 twice and bleed
profusely from his nose and head and knocking himself
unconscious. Fellow passenger who witnessed this
operated a passenger alarm. He was taken off the train
by the driver and SA. He was taken away by the LAS
E208 to UCH.
Posted by
Brock, 20th July 2004:
Sul gets about, doesn't he?
15/07/2004
21:35
HYDE PARK CORNER
Piccadilly line
Stations
In Other Public Area
Delay: 103
CONGESTION - MAJOR DELAY
The station was closed with Piccadilly line services
non-stopping in accordance with published planned
event arrangements (Simon & Garfunkel concert in Hyde
Park). This attracted an expected 50,000 crowd, plus
an estimated 5,000 in the surrounding parkland.
Although the concert commenced 45 minutes late, as
result of technical problems, the completion deadline
was achieved. There were no crowd control issues
reported.
11/07/2004
09:16
HYDE PARK CORNER
Piccadilly line
Stations
In Other Public Area
Delay: 554
CONGESTION - MAJOR DELAY
The Prince's Trust 'Party in the Park' attracted an
estimated 85,000 attendees. The gates opened at 10:30
with forward traffic well in evidence an hour earlier.
Hyde Park Corner commenced 'Way Out Only' operations
at 09:16. Marble Arch followed suit at 10:37, resuming
normal two-way working at 12:15. Hyde Park Corner
station later closed at 18:30 as per the contingency
plan. This office was advised that the park was empty
by 20:03. CCTV showed that the main stations in the
area were coping well. Hyde Park Corner station was
fully operational by 20:36.
20/07/2004
15:35
HYDE PARK CORNER
Piccadilly line
Stations
In Other Public Area
Delay: 103
Victor Menendez observed to be very bored at work
There was a Fatality as well but i'm not posting that.
Posted by
Rosie, 20th July 2004:
creepy
Posted by
Alfie, 20th July 2004:
At least this thread is titled "Noteworthy Incidents." rather than "Interesting Incidents."
14/07/2004
22:27
BOND STREET
Jubilee line Trains
On Passenger Train -In
Car
Delay: 7
PERSON(S) INJURED - ACCIDENTAL - MAJOR INJURY
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel witnessed on train 341
beating each other viciously with blunt pieces of wood.
Fellow passenger who witnessed this turned out to be
Tom Waits. He joined in the fray and beat both of
them to a bloody pulp. He was taken off the train
by the driver and SA. He was taken away by the LAS
E208 to UCH.
Wow, I forget Viicor use to post train news.
Posted by
AxeMan, around 23rd June 2008:
thrilling indeed
Posted by
Miki, around 23rd June 2008:
Doc I took a picture of an owl for you.
www.flickr.com/photos/mirja...