TfL Ref: 1531-2021

Thank you for your email received by us on 5 November 2020 asking for information about the procedures we have in place for cleaning London Underground carriages.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and our information access policy. I can confirm we do hold the information you require. You asked for:

some data if possible, into how frequent cleaning procedures are carried out in tubes generally as part of a research project to minimise the spread of Covid-19 (i.e. how often grab poles and seats on tubes are cleaned every day)

The information you asked for is available on our website using the following link to a recently published response about the procedures we have in place at:

https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-1277-2021

If you are considering submitting a further FOI request please think carefully about whether the request is essential at this current time, as answering FOI requests will require the use of limited resources and the attention of staff who could be supporting other essential activity. Where requests are made, please note that our response time may be impacted by the current situation.

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