Transport Written MQT answers September 2020
Question No: 2020/3120
Andrew Dismore
When is the 112 bus extension to North Finchley due to come into effect?
112 bus extension
The Mayor
Last updated: 21 September, 2020
The extension of route 112 between Brent Cross and North Finchley via A406 North Circular Road and A1000 Finchley High Road started on Saturday 29 August. It now runs between North Finchley and Ealing Broadway, connecting these north and west London hubs. This is part of the Mayor’s commitment to improve orbital bus services in outer London and encourage more Londoners to walk, cycle and use public transport.
Question No: 2020/3121
Andrew Dismore
When is the 383 bus route extension to Finchley Memorial Hospital due to come into effect?
383 bus extension
The Mayor
Last updated: 21 September, 2020
Transport for London (TfL) plans to temporarily extend route 383 once highway works within the Finchley Memorial Hospital grounds have been completed to accommodate single-deck buses. These works need to be carried out by the hospital, which is the highway authority, and are being funded by TfL. The provisional start date for the service change is late autumn 2020.
The route would be extended between Woodside Park station and Finchley Memorial Hospital via North Finchley town centre, and would continue to serve the existing route between Woodside Park station and Barnet, The Spires. A public consultation on this change is also planned and TfL will review its popularity once it has been in place for a year.
Finchley Memorial Hospital bus services
Question No: 2020/3122
Andrew Dismore
Will you consider extending other bus routes to Finchley Memorial Hospital? The extension of the 383 only benefits a few residents of North Finchley, and excludes residents of Finchley Central and East Finchley from being able to access the hospital by bus.
Answer for Finchley Memorial Hospital bus services
The Mayor
Last updated: 22 September, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Question No: 2020/3123
Andrew Dismore
Has there been any assessment of the performance of the 125 bus extension in terms of passenger numbers?
Answer for 125 bus extension [1]
The Mayor
Last updated: 22 September, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Question No: 2020/3124
Andrew Dismore
Were tests carried out and assessments made about the safety of the 125 bus extension down Greyhound Hill in Hendon, especially in icy conditions?
125 bus extensions [2]
The Mayor
Last updated: 21 September, 2020
Transport for London (TfL) assessed the operation of route 125 on Greyhound Hill before its extension between Finchley Central and Colindale station, with highway change proposals shared within the public consultation documents for the extension. Changes to these designs were made following consultation feedback and discussions with Barnet Council.
A route test was undertaken on 16 April 2019, along with further site meetings conducted with representatives across TfL and from Barnet Council, to assess the safety of running double-deck buses along Greyhound Hill. The route test involved a double-deck vehicle running in both directions along the road and making turning manoeuvres at Hendon, next to Middlesex University. It also assessed interaction with trees, pedestrian crossing points and parking, with tree pruning and parking changes subsequently completed. Bus stop locations were also assessed, with two locations selected which provided visibility for other vehicles to overtake and where buses could pull up to the kerb to provide step free access.
These highway changes were made in early May 2019 and the route was extended via Greyhound Hill on 25 May 2019. During icy conditions, Greyhound Hill is included as one of Barnet Council’s gritting routes to ensure buses can manoeuvre along this road.
Face coverings on TfL services
Question No: 2020/3125
Andrew Dismore
Despite publicity, it is clear that some passengers are ignoring the requirement to wear face coverings on TfL services. What can you do to encourage better compliance? As some people appear to think that the rules don’t apply to tube station concourses and platforms, but put on coverings when boarding trains, will you improve the publicity to make clear the rules apply throughout stations as well as on trains and buses?
Answer for Face coverings on TfL services
The Mayor
Last updated: 22 September, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Question No: 2020/3115
Andrew Dismore
TfL have informed me that they will not be proceeding with the installation of Delkor track fastenings, having trialled its use recently. Will you publish the report and results of the trial?
Answer for Tube Noise [1]
The Mayor
Last updated: 22 September, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Question No: 2020/3116
Andrew Dismore
Did the Delkor track fastenings installation reduce tube noise? Did it have other impacts elsewhere, such as increased in-carriage noise?
Answer for Tube Noise [2]
The Mayor
Last updated: 22 September, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Question No: 2020/3117
Andrew Dismore
Given the decision not to proceed with Delkor track fastenings, what further action are you taking to reduce tube noise?
Answer for Tube Noise [3]
The Mayor
Last updated: 22 September, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Question No: 2020/3118
Andrew Dismore
All known locations of severe tube noise in my constituency, Finchley Central, Golders Green, Kentish Town, Mornington Crescent and Warren Street have reported an increase in tube noise over the last few months. What is the reason for this in each location?
Answer for Tube Noise [4]
The Mayor
Last updated: 22 September, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
Question No: 2020/3119
Andrew Dismore
I note a recent report by Hird Rail states that they are working with TfL on the potential for new sleepers which reduce tube noise: https://www.railbusinessdaily.com/hird-rail-introduce-new-unique-sleeper-to-reduce-noise-and-vibration-to-the-london-underground/
Has TfL tested their Hybrid Polymer Sleepers? What was the outcome of these tests, and will you consider a trial? If successful, will you install these in locations that suffer from tube noise?
Answer for Tube Noise [5]
The Mayor
Last updated: 22 September, 2020
Officers are drafting a response
