Bridging device trial on Tube

Transport for London has begun a trial of a new ‘bridging device’ on the Jubilee Line, as part of ongoing efforts to make the capital’s transport network more accessible.

Passengers are being invited to try it at eight stations (including London Bridge, Canary Wharf and Green Park) until February, by requesting for a member of staff to be waiting on the platform with the device. It resembles a conventional boarding ramp, but is only 200mm in length.

The start of the trial coincided with the publication of feedback from a 14-week step-free access consultation. TfL revealed that more than 5,500 responses were received, including from 880 people who said they do not currently use the Tube but would do so if it was more accessible.