Bakerloo Line train fire Oxford Circus 11/08

[gavin]

A Bakerloo line train has reportedly caught fire at Oxford Circus with smoke seeing pouring from the train the line is suspended from Elephant & Castle to Paddington

https://twitter.com/tomsinger/statu...ire-forcing-passengers-to-flee-up-escalators/

 

[gordonthemoron]

surely, standing around watching isn't the best idea?

 

[Bletchleyite]

surely, standing around watching isn't the best idea?

Surprised staff didn't move them away from it. I guess that must have been immediately after it happened before they had chance.

 

[pdeaves]

surely, standing around watching isn't the best idea?

How else do you tweet it?

 

[Blindtraveler]

Scary.

Hope all ok

 

[ScotGG]

Given the time of day they're all probably in a slowly shuffling mass of people towards exits. At such a speed a quick pic takes no time at all

 

[MK Tom]

Surprised media haven't cottoned on to the fact the train dates from 1972.

 

[gavin]

The Bakerloo Line currently has severe delays on all parts of the line all other lines running through Oxford Circus have a good service

 

[gavin]

TFL statement

“At around 8:50am our staff were alerted to reports of smoke on a Bakerloo train approaching Oxford Circus. Our staff immediately contacted the emergency services, who quickly attended, and ensured customers left the train and exited the station. The cause of the smoke was an electrical fault under one of the carriages, which resulted in a small fire that was quickly extinguished. Understandably this was a distressing incident for our customers, for which I give my sincere apologies. A comprehensive investigation into how this incident could have occurred is now underway. Our Sarah Hope Line, which is set up to help those affected by incidents on the transport network, is also available to offer support. ”

https://www.facebook.com/transportforlondon/posts/1545705058819631

 

[BestWestern]

surely, standing around watching isn't the best idea?

It's ok, the gifted chap in the blue is setting a good example by covering his face with a smokeproof Metro, so no need to do anything but stand there idly watching the station fill with smoke :roll:

 

[Dent]

Surprised media haven't cottoned on to the fact the train dates from 1972.

Is the year of manufacture of the train in any way relevant?

 

[Andyh82]

Is the year of manufacture of the train in any way relevant?

To the tabloid media it would be.

 

[Adlington]

BBC's report of the incident

Four people have been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire on a Tube train at Oxford Circus in central London.


The station was evacuated shortly before 09:00 BST and trains did not stop at the station for nearly two hours.


Pictures on social media showed smoke billowing out from a Bakerloo line train sitting on a platform.


Transport for London (TFL) said the fire was caused by an electrical fault.
The station reopened and services resumed at around 10:50.
London Ambulance Service said it treated four people at Oxford Circus for smoke inhalation...

Interesting bit about "inspector Sands"....

If you are ever in a Tube station and hear the announcement "would Inspector Sands please go to the operations room immediately", you may find that you are asked to leave the station a few minutes later.


The message, which can be heard in the above video clip, is an automated message which is activated when the station fire alarm sounds.



TFL says the message gives them an opportunity to investigate why the fire alarm is operating.



It is a safety mechanism that has been agreed with the London Fire Brigade (LFB) and is the same system used in major national rail stations and airports in the UK.

 

[theageofthetra]

It's ok, the gifted chap in the blue is setting a good example by covering his face with a smokeproof Metro, so no need to do anything but stand there idly watching the station fill with smoke :roll:

Darwin at work. Incredible behaviour.

 

[Busaholic]

For a minute, I thought the Sarah Hope Line was a renaming of an existing line: was just trying to think which branch of the Royal Family she represented.

 

[Tubeboy]

It was a burnt piece of equipment wiring under the seats.

 

[hassaanhc]

To the tabloid media it would be.

I bet if it occurred on a National Rail train even half the age of 72ts, a big deal would have been made about old trains. But "everyone's favourite" London Underground couldn't possibly have some of the oldest trains in the country, could they…

 

[BestWestern]

I bet if it occurred on a National Rail train even half the age of 72ts, a big deal would have been made about old trains. But "everyone's favourite" London Underground couldn't possibly have some of the oldest trains in the country, could they…

Is there any evidence whatsoever that this incident was connected to the age of the rolling stock? Indeed, is there a serious suggestion that the '72 stock is somehow inadequate because of it's age? Or is it actually the case that the age of the train involved is totally irrelevant and nobody is particularly interested?!

 

[MCR247]

There was a tweet going with the picture in the OP saying "don't worry, someone just slapped one of the seats"

 

[LiftFan]

I'm wondering - did they fix the train in Oxford Circus or did they have to either drive a broken train NIS to the depot or get it towed back to the depot by another unit?

 

[Nym]

I'm wondering - did they fix the train in Oxford Circus or did they have to either drive a broken train NIS to the depot or get it towed back to the depot by another unit?

Very likely that the shoegear would have been lifted on the car feeding the affected circuits and driven Out of Service to Stonebridge Park.

The joys of all LU Stock having isolated 600V circuits throughout, with very little crossing over.

 

[Antman]

To the tabloid media it would be.

Seems you're the only one that's mentioned it!

 

[bramling]

Very likely that the shoegear would have been lifted on the car feeding the affected circuits and driven Out of Service to Stonebridge Park.

The joys of all LU Stock having isolated 600V circuits throughout, with very little crossing over.

That's exactly what happened, although lifting the shoes gave some problems.