FOI request detail

Information on handheld announcement devices

Request ID: FOI-0534-2324
Date published: 19 June 2023

You asked

I am looking for information on the handheld microphones used by Elizabeth line station staff to make roaming announcements. In particular: the make and model, and any manuals or instruction documents relating to the use of these devices.

We answered

TfL Ref: 0534-2324

Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 22 May 2023 asking for information about the handheld microphones used by Elizabeth line station staff.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.  You asked for:

information on the handheld microphones used by Elizabeth line station staff to make roaming announcements. In particular: the make and model, and any manuals or instruction documents relating to the use of these devices.

Unfortunately, we do not hold the information you have requested as concession holder, MTR operates the Elizabeth line network on behalf of Transport for London. If you would like to contact MTR directly, please email [email protected]. However, please note that as a private company, MTR is not legally obliged to respond to Freedom of Information requests.

If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed.

Yours sincerely



Jasmine Howard
FOI Case Officer
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London

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