02.06.16
RMT calls for investigation after Tube passenger falls between platform and train
A serious safety incident where a passenger fell between the train and the platform at Canning Town Underground Station must be investigated, the RMT has said.
The union said the incident, on 26 May, highlighted the dangers of staff cuts, which make it harder to monitor overcrowding levels.
Mick Cash, general secretary of the RMT, said: “The appalling incident at Canning Town last week should be a wake-up call to London Underground that its staff cuts programme is compromising safety and, against the background of overcrowding on a daily basis, highlights the daily risks that are confronting both passengers and staff alike.
“There must be no cover up of this incident and RMT demands a full and transparent formal investigation to establish the facts.”
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) highlighted platform interface as a recurring safety concern in its latest corporate report.
RMT Tube maintenance and engineering staff also recently voted in favour of strikes which could further delay the introduction of the Night Tube.
RTM contacted London Underground for a comment but it did not respond at the time of publication.
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