The opening of Queensway station has had to be delayed until 12 June 2006.

This is another example of poor planning, management and execution of work by Metronet

Despite London Underground's (LU's) demands, Metronet will not complete the modernisation and lift replacement works by the end of May 2006 as promised.

Queensway station has been closed for more than one year to allow Metronet Rail BCV to replace lifts, undertake congestion relief work and refurbish the station.

The station is now due to re-open around four weeks after the original contract completion date of May 9, 2006.

TfL Commissioner, Peter Hendy demanded that Metronet's five shareholders - Atkins, Balfour Beatty, Bombardier Transportation, EDF Energy and Thames Water - improve the company's performance, or risk further damaging their reputation following a series of recent failures by Metronet.

Tim O'Toole, LU Managing Director said: 'This is another example of poor planning, management and execution of work by Metronet. They have had a year to complete the modernisation and lift replacement work at Queensway, but have failed to do so on time.

'TfL is investing £10bn to improve London's transport now and for the future, with more than half of that in the Tube.

'To bring passengers with us, they need the confidence that this work can be completed on time and on budget.'

LU continues to press Metronet to complete the works and reopen the station at the earliest possible date.

LU will continue to keep customers informed of progress and the station's opening.

  • Metronet BCV are responsible for the maintenance and renewal of the Bakerloo, Central, Victoria and Waterloo & City lines
  • TfL is investing £10bn over the next five years to improve and expand London's transport network, more than half of that in LU as we work to Transform the Tube
  • Approximately 8,500 customers use Queensway station each weekday