Wimbledon MP calls travel chaos ‘embarrassment’ to London
Apology issued as travel delays hit Wimbledon
- Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler criticised public transport services, calling Tube delays for tennis fans an "international embarrassment" to London.
- The District line has experienced significant disruption, including a track fire near Southfields station and signal failures, leading to overcrowded trains and long queues.
- Attendees of the Wimbledon championships have reported missing matches and opportunities to join the Queue due to the transport delays.
- MP Kohler has written to Transport for London (TfL) commissioner Andy Lord requesting a meeting to discuss improving service reliability.
- TfL and the Mayor of London's office have apologised for the disruption, stating efforts are underway to restore services and that the Mayor is investing in the transport network.