Maida Vale Tube: Update

As promised, the latest update from TfL on "progress" to finishing Maida Vale tube:

• Tiling and stair-nosing of the fixed staircase completed;
• Installation of external roof lighting;
• Installation of the fan control unit in the communications equipment room;
• Ongoing mechanical installations in the station control point;
• Completion of ventilation systems;
• Tiling of wall and floor in circulation areas;
• Waterproof render installed in the water meter room;
• Circuit testing in the back of house rooms, and;
• Painting of entrance and emergency stairs.

Despite this pretty list - which seems to indicate that the best part of a month's work consists of the occasional bit of tiling, grouting and painting - we remain unconvinced that TfL really have their foot on the gas on this. Indeed, only a couple of weeks ago we heard that a TfL source had suggested that the July completion target is wholly unrealistic - and December is a much more likely date.

As a result, we have asked for a list of remaining items to be completed, with target completion dates against each - so we can propelry measure progress and watch as TfL fall behind. We'll let you know whether TfL provide one.

Lee