King's Cross Fire: Press Association Reports

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  • Reference
    • GB 2856 (NEW)LT000120/045
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2856 Part2/3/01/Series1/10/045 A0477/119
  • Dates of Creation
    • 26 Jan 1988-1 Sep 1988
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 bundle(s)
  • Location
    • TFL015754

Scope and Content

Reports relating to the fire. Subjects include references to the Fire Brigade suing London Underground Limited (LUL), the inquiry into the fire, accounts by survivors, criticisms of managers and the intended resignation of the Chairman of London Regional Transport. Also includes reports of errors in safety measures, test fires at the station, details of smoking bans on the Underground, warnings prior to the incident, fires at other stations, the inadequate cleaning of escalators, investigations into the paint used on the ticket hall, problems evacuating the station and the lack of training of staff.

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02/09/2088

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