Behind the Scenes: Escalators & Lifts (TfL)

By John Bull 1 min read

Like our other Tube assets such as trains and track, we regularly maintain and renew our escalators and lifts. Find out why their maintenance is critical to ensure reliability and safety.

Escalator Shaft. TfL

Maintenance

Keeping escalators and lifts in top condition helps ensure the safety and accessibility of our network. Our escalators are heavy-duty machines that carry millions of people each year. We refurbish them every 20 years and replace them every 40 years.

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