London Underground Limited (LUL): Interdepartmental Inquiry Report - Fire at King's Cross Station, Wednesday 18 November 1987 - Appendix Number 9 - Lifts and Escalators

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  • Reference
    • GB 2856 (NEW)LT000120/016
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2856 Part2/3/01/Series1/10/016 S94-152/001
  • Dates of Creation
    • 9 Jan 1988
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 booklet(s)
  • Location
    • TFL015749

Scope and Content

Appendix to the main report concerning the fire, including details of the combustible elements of escalators, waterfog equipment and maintenance and repair history. Includes illustrations of the escalators and their components; a transcript of a report concerning the fire; copies of the Victoria, Piccadilly and Northern Line escalator logs; lift and escalator report sheets for King's Cross Staion; a list of incidents of smouldering or fire reported on lift and escalator equipment and an analysis of escalator fires. Also includes details of the escalator fog spray equipment service, the roster and work descriptions of the plant attendant section, escalator service and routine maintenance specifications and descriptions of machine room cleaning and the lubrication of escalator wheels and chains.

Access Information

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10/01/2088

Closed for 100 years