A rail union is calling for a busy Tube station to be closed after raising fears over asbestos.
Ealing Broadway Tube Station.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union voiced safety concerns after roof tiles fell on the platform at Ealing Broadway station in west London.
The union said the tiles contained asbestos but Transport for London denied this, saying they were fibreglass.
A TfL spokesman said: “We are aware that a small part of the roofing of Ealing Broadway station has low grade asbestos.
“However we can reassure our customers that this has been thoroughly investigated by our specialist staff and poses no danger to our customers or staff.
“We are now working to remove the asbestos from the affected part of the roof.”
RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: “The incident at Ealing Broadway at the weekend was serious and both staff and passengers alike deserve action and reassurances. The fact that management won’t even meet with RMT reps to discuss the issues raised is appalling.
“This incident cannot simply be brushed under the carpet. Ealing Broadway station should be closed to enable a proper safety assessment to be carried out and a programme of asbestos removal to be agreed.”
Source: BT.com
