Euston fire alarm activation

[kevincoy]

I understand that Euston is currently closed for the second time today because of a fire alarm activation...

Aside of the disruption this is causing because of the closure, is there any news or reason for the alarm activation?? Surely twice in one day can't be co-incidence unless its a faulty alarm?

 

[ukrob]

I thought the first time was Euston Road tube?

 

[FusionRail]

Possbily someone hitting the button?

 

[Coxster]

Kevin Coy... well I never!

 

[Danielo]

Kings Cross Tube was also shut due to overcrowding this evening.

 

[kevincoy]

Kevin Coy... well I never!

That'll be my name...!

 

[Coxster]

That'll be my name...!

Going off-topic now but never mind....

Worked under the command of Mr Adams in the London office until the end of November last year, until I followed in the footsteps of Mr Harris. Sure we spoke once or twice!

 

[kevincoy]

Going off-topic now but never mind....

Worked under the command of Mr Adams in the London office until the end of November last year, until I followed in the footsteps of Mr Harris. Sure we spoke once or twice!

Hahaha! Mr Adams was here in Brum today discussing all things railways and airports! Yes, we did speak a fair few times!

 

[voyagerdude220]

I understand that Euston is currently closed for the second time today because of a fire alarm activation...

Aside of the disruption this is causing because of the closure, is there any news or reason for the alarm activation?? Surely twice in one day can't be co-incidence unless its a faulty alarm?

Surely the fire alarm system panel will show the fire brigade whether the alarm has been triggered by a person hitting a call point, an automatic alarm activation or if there's a fault with the system?

 

[DavyCrocket]

Surely the fire alarm system panel will show the fire brigade whether the alarm has been triggered by a person hitting a call point, an automatic alarm activation or if there's a fault with the system?

How it works in simple terms on the Tube (I reckon Euston NR will be similar due to its size) is;
If a detector is activated in a secure room (non public area) then it will go into Evac mode.
If one call point is activated, then there will be a time limit for it to be cancelled, if it is not done in time or another call point is activated then it will go into Evac mode.

Staff at the location will get a read out of the alarm type and location.

Once in Evac mode, the LFB must attend and reset the system. There are occasions when due to a fault this cannot be done and an engineer must be called. Depending on what is broken and the location, sometimes the station can remain open.