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Slipping up? Impact of the extreme weather on London Transport PDF Slipping up? Impact of the extreme weather on London Transport RTF
Better coordination between the boroughs, Transport for London (TfL) and the emergency services could have resulted in more effective preparation for – and a faster recovery from - the extreme disruption caused by heavy snow in early February.
Our report summarises findings about how London’s key agencies responded to the extreme weather on 1st and 2nd February 2009. The findings are based on written evidence and a hearing with Transport Commissioner Peter Hendy and Chris Duffield, the Chairman of the London Resilience Local Authority Panel London, which has responsibility for the London boroughs’ 'GOLD' command.
While the report acknowledges that disruption to the transport network was inevitable given the extreme and unusual weather conditions, the Committee’s investigation highlights a number of areas that must be improved should London face a similar situation again.
TfL welcomed the Committee's report, saying it broadly agreed with the recommendations made. TfL's response is available to view.
Response from TfL PDF Response from TfL RTF
The London Regional Resilience Forum published its debrief on the severe weather in May 2009.