Caledonian Road is one of the capital’s ‘step-free’ stations, which constitute only 25 per cent of all functioning underground stations across London’s network. The claim also states the closure of the station discriminates against physically disabled and older persons.
TfL have advised Commuters to use Holloway Road Tube station or Caledonian Road and Barnsbury Overground station during the works.
Gareth Powell, Director of Strategy for London Underground, said: “We're sorry for the disruption that the work we are planning will cause customers; however we believe it would not be safe to have the station open while the essential upgrade is carried out.
"Customer safety is our number one priority, which is why we intend to close the station to replace the lifts in the safest way. We have not taken the decision lightly and will complete the work as quickly as possible so that customers can benefit from a much improved, quicker and more reliable service.”
