Thousands of tons of salt keep transport network running through cold snap
As the cold snap continues, Transport for London (TfL) and London Councils are working together to keep the transport network moving.
TfL and London Councils have developed plans alongside emergency services to keep the transport system and its network of road, rail and river routes open.
On the Underground, a large fleet of de-icing trains and thousands of heated rail points will be running to keep rails as clear as possible and safe for customers.
Heater points are in operation and teams of staff are available to grit stations along the DLR, the London Overground and the Elizabeth Line.
Thousands of tons of salt have been made available to TfL and London boroughs and a fleet of road gritters are being deployed to keep roads clear.
Glynn Barton, chief operating officer at TfL, said: “Our staff are working around the clock to help keep the rail and strategic road networks up and running.
“I would urge customers and visitors to the capital to check before they travel during cold and icy weather, using the TfL Go app, our website or TfL social media channels.”
Pictured top: A fleet of road gritters are being deployed to keep roads clear (Picture: TfL)
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