Fennell Inquiry
CompletedInvestigation into the King's Cross Underground fire of 18 November 1987 which killed 31 people. Found the fire was caused by a lighted match igniting accumulated grease beneath a wooden escalator.
Historical inquiry (pre-Inquiries Act 2005). Listed for reference — recommendation progress is not actively tracked.
Key Legislation
Influence & Connections
Informed or shaped
Hidden Inquiry
The King's Cross fire inquiry and the Clapham Junction rail crash inquiry both addressed fundamental failures in safety management within public transport, contributing to a broader reform of safety culture.
9 months
Duration
91
Hearing Days
Parliamentary Activity 1 Click to expand
since Sep 2023
Early Day Motion
Appointment of Hannah Fennell and Sheila Keith as President and Vice-President of …
Mr Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat)
13 Sep 2023
Mr Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat)
Reports (1) Click to expand
| Title | Volume | Publication Date | Recs | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fennell Inquiry — Final Report | - | 10 Nov 1988 | 157 |
Recommendations (157)
Install heat and smoke detectors on escalator trusses and machine rooms
Recommendation
All escalator trusses shall be fitted with linear heat detectors and machine rooms with smoke detectors. Priority should be given to escalators with wooden components and consideration given to moving the water fog valves to a protected location outside the …
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Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing the mandatory fitting of linear heat detectors to all escalator trusses or smoke detectors in machine rooms. While general GOV.UK search results exist for terms like 'escalator trusses shall', they do not provide specific documents or dates of implementation for this recommendation, and information regarding its acceptance or rejection is not available.
Establish annual escalator replacement programme and review design for cleaning
Recommendation
A replacement programme of six or more escalator renewals per year shall be established. Escalator design shall be reviewed to allow easier and more effective cleaning.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing the establishment of an escalator replacement programme of six or more renewals per year, or a review of escalator design for easier cleaning, has been identified from the provided official sources. The provided gov.uk search results are too general to confirm specific actions related to this recommendation.
Provide robust, secure, prominent barriers to prevent escalator access
Recommendation
Effective barriers must be provided to prevent access to escalators. They must be robust, secure and prominent.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence confirming the provision of effective, robust, secure, and prominent barriers to prevent access to escalators has been identified in the provided official sources.
Fit sprinkler water supply with pressure gauge and by-pass valve
Recommendation
The water supply to sprinkler equipment shall be fitted with a pressure gauge and by-pass valve. London Fire Brigade should be invited to attend London Underground water fog tests.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing actions taken in response to this recommendation has been identified from the provided official sources. General searches on gov.uk for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' indicate the existence of related content, but specific documents or details linking to this particular recommendation's implementation were not provided.
Ensure all trap doors are made secure
Recommendation
Trap doors must be made secure.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing actions taken in response to this recommendation has been identified from the provided official sources. General searches on gov.uk for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' indicate the existence of related content, but specific documents or details linking to this particular recommendation's implementation were not provided.
Seek and use non-inflammable escalator lubricant; improve lubrication methods
Recommendation
A non-inflammable escalator lubricant must be sought and used. Methods of lubrication must be improved.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified in the provided sources confirming that a non-inflammable escalator lubricant was sought and used, or that methods of lubrication were improved. The provided search results do not contain specific information related to this recommendation.
Modify remote monitoring equipment to record smoke and heat detector activation
Recommendation
The remote monitoring equipment being fitted to escalators and lifts shall be modified so as to record any activation of smoke or heat detectors. This work should be completed by the end of 1989.
Published evidence summary
No specific, verifiable evidence detailing the modification of remote monitoring equipment on escalators and lifts to record smoke or heat detector activation, or confirming its completion by the end of 1989, has been provided in the input. Searches on gov.uk for "Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation" and "remote monitoring equipment" indicate the existence of related official documentation, but specific content for FENN-7 is not available. No relevant legislation has been identified on legislation.gov.uk. Given the inquiry's age (1987), and the absence of specific published evidence of action, the status is unclear.
Timed recording and retrieval system for all controller communications and messages
Recommendation
All messages received or made by HQ and line controllers must be timed and recorded with an effective retrieval system. A telephone system incorporating the most up-to-date facilities shall also be provided, as should data and video transmission equipment.
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Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence of action taken to implement this recommendation, regarding the timing and recording of messages by HQ and line controllers and the provision of updated telephone, data, and video transmission equipment, has been identified from the provided official sources. The available gov.uk search results for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation', 'Fennell Inquiry government response', and 'messages received made' do not provide specific content detailing implementation.
Agree station emergency instructions with LFB for staff training
Recommendation
Station instructions for emergencies and closure must be agreed with the London Fire Brigade and used in training station staff.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence of action taken to implement this recommendation, requiring station instructions for emergencies and closure to be agreed with the London Fire Brigade and used in training station staff, has been identified from the provided official sources. The available gov.uk search results for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' do not provide specific content detailing implementation.
Mark fire hydrants and cabinets with clear outrigger signs
Recommendation
Fire hydrants and cabinets must be marked with outrigger signs.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing the requirement for fire hydrants and cabinets to be marked with outrigger signs. While general GOV.UK search results exist for terms like 'fire hydrants cabinets', they do not provide specific documents or dates of implementation for this recommendation, and information regarding its acceptance or rejection is not available.
Agree and mark emergency services rendezvous and staff assembly points at stations.
Recommendation
A rendezvous point for the emergency services and a staff assembly point at each station must be agreed and marked.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing the agreement and marking of rendezvous points for emergency services and staff assembly points at each station. The provided search results do not contain specific documents or dates of implementation for this measure, and information regarding its acceptance or rejection is not available.
Include evacuation by train within all station emergency evacuation plans.
Recommendation
Station evacuation plans should include evacuation by train.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing the inclusion of evacuation by train in station evacuation plans has been identified in the provided sources. The most recent information available relates to the inquiry's original publication in 1987, with no further updates identified.
Regularly test water fog equipment and train staff in its use.
Recommendation
Water fog equipment must be regularly tested and staff trained in its use.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence confirming the regular testing of water fog equipment or the training of staff in its use has been found in the provided official sources. This recommendation from the 1987 Fennell Inquiry lacks public documentation of its implementation.
Agree principles for location and equipping of station operations rooms.
Recommendation
Principles for the location and equipping of station operations rooms must be agreed by all those concerned and followed by London Underground in their future planning.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing the agreement of principles for the location and equipping of station operations rooms by London Underground or their subsequent implementation. The most recent evidence would be from the time of the inquiry's response, which is over 35 years ago.
Modify London Underground fire equipment to London Fire Brigade standards
Recommendation
London Underground fire equipment shall be modified to London Fire Brigade standards and the amount and type of fire equipment in stations agreed.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing the modification of London Underground fire equipment to London Fire Brigade standards or the agreement on the amount and type of fire equipment in stations, as recommended by the Fennell Inquiry.
Research air movement and provide criteria for safe train operation during fire
Recommendation
London Underground shall undertake further research into the effect of trains on air movement in the Underground. London Underground should provide criteria by which line controllers, who have received a report of fire, can judge whether it is safe to …
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Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing further research by London Underground into the effect of trains on air movement or the provision of criteria for line controllers regarding train operation during a fire has been identified from the provided official sources. General gov.uk search results for 'london transport underground' do not provide specific actions or dates related to this recommendation.
Provide computerised action checklist system for HQ controllers
Recommendation
The computerised action checklist system for the HQ controller (Gazetteer) shall be provided.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing the provision of a computerised action checklist system for the HQ controller (Gazetteer) has been identified from the provided official sources. The provided gov.uk search results are too general to confirm specific actions related to this recommendation.
Provide distinctive uniforms indicating rank for all station staff
Recommendation
Station staff, including booking office staff, shall have distinctive uniforms which give a clear indication of rank.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing the provision of distinctive uniforms for station staff, including booking office staff, that indicate rank has been identified from the provided official sources. The provided gov.uk search results are too general to confirm specific actions related to this recommendation.
Ensure water gas fire extinguishers are safe near electrical equipment
Recommendation
Water gas fire extinguishers shall be made safe to use in the vicinity of electrical equipment.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing actions to make water gas fire extinguishers safe for use near electrical equipment has been identified from the provided official sources. The provided gov.uk search results are too general to confirm specific actions related to this recommendation.
Produce and maintain up-to-date station plans in LFB-agreed locations
Recommendation
In agreement with the London Fire Brigade, London Underground shall produce and maintain up-to-date station plans, and place them in boxes it has provided, at locations agreed or specified by the London Fire Brigade.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing the production and maintenance of up-to-date station plans by London Underground, in agreement with the London Fire Brigade, and their placement in agreed locations, has been identified from the provided official sources. The provided gov.uk search results are too general to confirm specific actions related to this recommendation.
LFB to attend construction meetings, register risks, relocate affected equipment
Recommendation
The London Fire Brigade shall attend all pre-start meetings and important later meetings in relation to construction works on the Underground. Details of the works shall be included on the Fire Brigade's central risks register. Fire equipment and London Fire …
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Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing the London Fire Brigade's attendance at pre-start and important meetings for Underground construction works, the inclusion of work details on their central risks register, or the relocation of affected fire equipment and plan boxes, has been identified from the provided official sources. The provided gov.uk search results are too general to confirm specific actions related to this recommendation.
BTP to attend pre-start meetings affecting passenger flow in stations
Recommendation
The British Transport Police shall also attend those pre-start meetings for works likely to affect passenger flow and movements in stations.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing the British Transport Police's attendance at pre-start meetings for works affecting passenger flow and movements in stations has been identified from the provided official sources. The provided gov.uk search results are too general to confirm specific actions related to this recommendation.
Review emergency services information exchange and appoint LFB liaison officers
Recommendation
The emergency services shall review the exchange of information between themselves and London Underground during an incident, both at their controls and at the site. The London Fire Brigade should send an officer to attend at London Underground HQ as …
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Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing a review by emergency services of information exchange with London Underground during incidents, or the specific attendance and liaison roles for London Fire Brigade officers, has been identified from the provided official sources. The provided gov.uk search results are too general to confirm specific actions related to this recommendation.
Maintain station plan and key holder lists; BTP to hold station keys
Recommendation
The London Underground HQ controller and the British Transport Police L Division information room must maintain a list of the position of all station plans and key holders. British Transport Police officers shall hold or have access to keys for …
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Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing the maintenance of lists of station plans and key holders by London Underground HQ and British Transport Police L Division, or British Transport Police officers holding/accessing keys for all station entrances and exits, has been identified from the provided official sources. The provided gov.uk search results are too general to confirm specific actions related to this recommendation.
Discuss closer links between British Transport Police and other forces
Recommendation
The British Railways Board as employers of the British Transport Police shall discuss with the Home Office closer links between the British Transport Police and other police forces.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing discussions between the British Railways Board (or its successors) and the Home Office regarding closer links between the British Transport Police and other police forces has been identified in the provided official sources. The British Railways Board was abolished in 2001, with its functions transferred to other bodies.
Review LFB command handover procedures during major incidents
Recommendation
The London Fire Brigade shall review its procedures and criteria for handing over and assuming command during major incidents.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing a review by the London Fire Brigade of its procedures and criteria for handing over and assuming command during major incidents has been identified in the provided official sources.
Review LFB policy and training for alternative underground fire access
Recommendation
The London Fire Brigade shall review its policy and training on the use of alternative means of access to an underground fire.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing a review by the London Fire Brigade of its policy and training on the use of alternative means of access to an underground fire has been identified in the provided official sources.
Strengthen links between London emergency services and British Transport Police
Recommendation
Links between the London emergency services and the British Transport Police shall be strengthened.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing actions taken to strengthen links between the London emergency services and the British Transport Police in response to this recommendation has been identified in the provided official sources.
Ensure LFB officers are familiar with underground station geography and layout
Recommendation
The London Fire Brigade shall ensure that its officers are made familiar with the geography and layout of underground stations on their own and adacent fireground lerritories.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing actions taken by the London Fire Brigade to ensure its officers are familiar with the geography and layout of underground stations on their own and adjacent fireground territories has been identified in the provided official sources.
Review LFB instructions and training for command and control
Recommendation
The London Fire Brigade shall review its instructions and training arrangements for command and control.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing a review by the London Fire Brigade of its instructions and training arrangements for command and control has been identified in the provided official sources.
Review LFB protective clothing provision, especially gloves, for personnel
Recommendation
The London Fire Brigade shall review the provision of protective clothing for its personnel, and in particular gloves, in the light of the injuries sustained by fire-fighters at King's Cross.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing a review by the London Fire Brigade of the provision of protective clothing for its personnel, particularly gloves, in light of the injuries sustained by fire-fighters at King's Cross, has been identified in the provided official sources.
Improve LAS procedures for timing and recording ambulance whereabouts
Recommendation
The London Ambulance Service shall improve its procedures for timing and recording the whereabouts of its ambulances.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing improvements by the London Ambulance Service to its procedures for timing and recording the whereabouts of its ambulances has been identified in the provided official sources.
Review LAS procedures for removing casualties and bodies from major accidents
Recommendation
The London Ambulance Service shall review its procedures for the removal of casualties and bodies from the scene of a major accident.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing a review by the London Ambulance Service of its procedures for the removal of casualties and bodies from the scene of a major accident has been identified in the provided official sources.
Improve LAS senior officer attendance and command vehicle procedures at incidents
Recommendation
The London Ambulance Service shall improve its arrangements for the attendance of a senior incident officer when a major incident may develop and shall review the procedure for the attendance of its command and control vehicle at major accidents.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing improvements by the London Ambulance Service regarding the attendance of a senior incident officer or a review of its command and control vehicle procedures at major accidents has been identified in the provided official sources.
Replace wooden escalator skirting, balustrade, decking, and panels with metal
Recommendation
The wooden skirting boards and balustrade, decking and advertisement panels of all escalators must be replaced with metal by July 1989.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence confirming the replacement of wooden skirting boards, balustrade, decking, and advertisement panels of all escalators with metal by the specified deadline of July 1989 has been identified in the provided official sources.
Urgently replace wooden escalator risers due to 'trench effect' discovery
Recommendation
Replacement of the wooden risers must be urgently sought in view of the discovery of the 'trench effect' and the conclusions of the report referred to in Appendix G as Report 4n.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence confirming the urgent replacement of wooden risers, in view of the 'trench effect' and the conclusions of Report 4n, has been identified in the provided official sources.
Complete initial manual cleaning programme for escalator tracks and panels
Recommendation
The initial programme for manual cleaning of tracks and step chains together with the spaces behind balustrade and decking panels must be completed.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence confirming the completion of the initial programme for manual cleaning of escalator tracks, step chains, and spaces behind balustrade and decking panels has been identified in the provided official sources.
Determine escalator cleaning frequency from surveys of grease and fluff buildup
Recommendation
The frequency of escalator cleaning must be determined from surveys of the rate at which grease and fluff builds up at different sites.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing the determination of escalator cleaning frequency based on surveys of grease and fluff build-up at different sites has been identified in the provided official sources.
Implement regular escalator cleaning, improving access and protective clothing for staff
Recommendation
Escalators shall be manually cleaned at least every six months until the rewiring of machine rooms is completed. Thereafter they shall be mechanically cleaned in accordance with the programme determined under Recommendation 38. Escalator steps must be removed as necessary, …
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Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing actions taken in response to this recommendation has been identified from the provided official sources. General searches on gov.uk for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' indicate the existence of related content, but specific documents or details linking to this particular recommendation's implementation were not provided.
Require station supervisors to inspect escalators and machine rooms every two hours
Recommendation
Station supervisors must personally inspect escalators, and both upper and lower machine rooms, every two hours until wooden parts have been removed.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing actions taken in response to this recommendation has been identified from the provided official sources. General searches on gov.uk for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' indicate the existence of related content, but specific documents or details linking to this particular recommendation's implementation were not provided.
Cease oil and spirit treatment of timber risers; replace missing fire cleats
Recommendation
The treatment of timber risers and step boards with oil and spirit must cease. Missing fire cleats must be replaced.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing actions taken in response to this recommendation has been identified from the provided official sources. General searches on gov.uk for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' indicate the existence of related content, but specific documents or details linking to this particular recommendation's implementation were not provided.
Research escalator shaft fire dynamics using models and computer simulation
Recommendation
Further research shall be undertaken into the dynamics of fires in escalator shafts by London Underground using the available scale models and computer simulation.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing actions taken in response to this recommendation has been identified from the provided official sources. General searches on gov.uk for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' indicate the existence of related content, but specific documents or details linking to this particular recommendation's implementation were not provided.
Ensure director-level consideration of internal accident inquiry recommendations
Recommendation
The recommendations of internal inquiries into accidents must be considered at director level.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing actions taken in response to this recommendation has been identified from the provided official sources. General searches on gov.uk for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' indicate the existence of related content, but specific documents or details linking to this particular recommendation's implementation were not provided.
Encourage trade union participation in all internal inquiries
Recommendation
Trade union participation in internal inquiries shall be encouraged.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing actions taken in response to this recommendation has been identified from the provided official sources. General searches on gov.uk for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' indicate the existence of related content, but specific documents or details linking to this particular recommendation's implementation were not provided.
Regularly examine fire equipment, report defects, and ensure immediate remedy
Recommendation
London Underground shall regularly examine fire equipment and ensure that defects are reported and remedied at once or alternative arrangements made.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing actions taken in response to this recommendation has been identified from the provided official sources. General searches on gov.uk for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' indicate the existence of related content, but specific documents or details linking to this particular recommendation's implementation were not provided.
Continue annual LFB inspections, remedy defects, and publish reports publicly
Recommendation
The annual inspection by the London Fire Brigade of underground stations and tunnels shall continue, and unsatisfactory features must be remedied and reported on within six weeks. Copies of the reports shall be sent to the Chief Safety Inspector and …
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Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing actions taken in response to this recommendation has been identified from the provided official sources. General searches on gov.uk for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' indicate the existence of related content, but specific documents or details linking to this particular recommendation's implementation were not provided.
Ensure keys and communication equipment for unmanned locked station exit gates
Recommendation
Keys must always be readily available for unmanned locked gates at station exits. There shall be communication equipment or remote monitoring equipment at these gates.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing actions taken in response to this recommendation has been identified from the provided official sources. General searches on gov.uk for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' indicate the existence of related content, but specific documents or details linking to this particular recommendation's implementation were not provided.
Fit locked emergency gates with alarmed panic bars
Recommendation
Locked emergency gates shall be fitted with alarmed panic bars.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing actions taken in response to this recommendation has been identified from the provided official sources. General searches on gov.uk for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' indicate the existence of related content, but specific documents or details linking to this particular recommendation's implementation were not provided.
Check station ventilation and issue fire action instructions for contaminated air
Recommendation
Station ventilation systems must be checked to ensure that contaminated air cannot be introduced into the rooms they serve. Instructions must be issued on any action to be taken in the event of a fire.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing actions taken in response to this recommendation has been identified from the provided official sources. General searches on gov.uk for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' indicate the existence of related content, but specific documents or details linking to this particular recommendation's implementation were not provided.
Maintain formal health and safety monitoring system at all management levels
Recommendation
London Underground shall maintain a formal system for health and safety monitoring at all levels of management.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing actions taken in response to this recommendation has been identified from the provided official sources. General searches on gov.uk for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' indicate the existence of related content, but specific documents or details linking to this particular recommendation's implementation were not provided.
Inspect and rectify electrical wiring in escalator machine rooms and shafts
Recommendation
Electrical wiring in escalator machine rooms and shafts shall be inspected and defects rectified.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing actions taken in response to this recommendation has been identified from the provided official sources. General searches on gov.uk for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' indicate the existence of related content, but specific documents or details linking to this particular recommendation's implementation were not provided.
Survey VIR cables, improve machine rooms, and waterproof electrical equipment for cleaning
Recommendation
A survey must be carried out of all remaining VIR cable installations and a renewal programme established. The electrical wiring, lighting, decoration, and general state of machine rooms and shafts must be improved. The waterproofing of electrical equipment to permit …
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Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified in the provided sources regarding the completion of a survey of VIR cable installations, the establishment of a renewal programme, or improvements to electrical wiring, lighting, decoration, and waterproofing in machine rooms and shafts. The provided search results for related keywords are too broad to confirm specific actions related to this inquiry.
Implement regular cleaning of machine rooms and shafts with safe material storage
Recommendation
All machine rooms and shafts must be specially cleaned by the end of I988 and regularly cleaned thereafter. Essential cleaning materials shall be kept only in small quantities and in correctly marked containers in fire-proof bins.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified in the provided sources confirming that all machine rooms and shafts were specially cleaned by the end of 1988 or regularly thereafter, nor regarding the storage of cleaning materials as recommended. The provided search results for related keywords are too broad to confirm specific actions related to this inquiry.
Produce prompt reports and analysis of fire and smoke incidents
Recommendation
Reports of fires and smoke shall be produced promptly and an analysis made available for management and Board meetings, the Railway Inspectorate, the London Fire Brigade, and the London Regional Passengers' Committee.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified in the provided sources confirming the prompt production and analysis of fire and smoke reports for the specified bodies, including the Railway Inspectorate, the London Fire Brigade, and the London Regional Passengers' Committee. The provided search results for related keywords are too broad to confirm specific actions related to this inquiry.
Review fire section scope, effectiveness, and station fire equipment organisation
Recommendation
The Senior Fire Officer of London Underground, under the direction of the new Chief Safety Inspector, shall review the scope, effectiveness and organisation of the fire section and station fire equipment in consultation with the London Fire Brigade.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified in the provided sources confirming that the Senior Fire Officer of London Underground, under the direction of a new Chief Safety Inspector, reviewed the fire section and station fire equipment in consultation with the London Fire Brigade. The provided search results for related keywords are too broad to confirm specific actions related to this inquiry.
Chief Safety Inspector to review, identify hazards, recommend policies, and audit safety
Recommendation
The Chief Safety Inspector shall review existing safety arrangements, identify hazards, recommend policies, objectives and systems to meet those hazards, and thereafter audit the effectiveness of the system. He should have direct access to the Chief Executive of London Underground …
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Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified in the provided sources confirming the appointment of a Chief Safety Inspector with the specified remit, including reviewing safety arrangements, identifying hazards, recommending policies, and auditing system effectiveness. The provided search results for related keywords are too broad to confirm specific actions related to this inquiry.
Survey stations to recommend optimal equipment and staff for safety levels
Recommendation
In consultation with the emergency services the Chief Safety Inspector shall carry out a survey of each station in order to recommend the means of achieving satisfactory safety levels. The survey must particularly address the most effective combination of equipment …
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Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified in the provided sources confirming that a Chief Safety Inspector, in consultation with emergency services, carried out a survey of each station to recommend means of achieving satisfactory safety levels. The provided search results for related keywords are too broad to confirm specific actions related to this inquiry.
Provide separate funds for scientific adviser's research and development
Recommendation
The scientific adviser of London Underground shall be provided with separate funds for research and development.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified in the provided sources confirming that the scientific adviser of London Underground was provided with separate funds for research and development. The provided search results do not contain specific information related to this recommendation.
Establish a managed safety programme to implement inquiry recommendations
Recommendation
London Underground must establish a managed safety programme under the control of the Director and Company Secretary initially to implement the recommendations in this Report. In time it should be extended to cover other activities.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified in the provided sources confirming the establishment of a managed safety programme under the control of the Director and Company Secretary of London Underground. The provided search results do not contain specific information related to this recommendation.
Continue station cleaning programme and limit sale of litter-producing merchandise
Recommendation
London Underground shall continue the cleaning programme it has started in all areas of stations. Consideration must be given to limiting the sale on its premises of merchandise which produces significant quantities of litter.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified in the provided sources confirming the continuation of a cleaning programme in all areas of London Underground stations or consideration given to limiting the sale of merchandise that produces significant litter. The provided search results do not contain specific information related to this recommendation.
Establish a London Underground Board safety committee with defined terms of reference
Recommendation
The Board of London Underground shall establish a safety committee and lay down its terms of reference.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified in the provided sources confirming the establishment of a safety committee by the Board of London Underground or the laying down of its terms of reference. The provided search results do not contain specific information related to this recommendation.
Investigate passenger flow and congestion in stations, take remedial action
Recommendation
London Underground shall undertake an investigation of the problems of passenger flow and congestion in stations and take remedial action. They shall obtain advice from the London Fire Brigade and those with technical expertise. Reports of the most serious incidents …
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Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified in the provided sources confirming that London Underground undertook an investigation into passenger flow and congestion, took remedial action, or reported serious incidents to the Board and Railway Inspectorate. The provided search results do not contain specific information related to this recommendation.
Extend smoking prohibition to all underground station areas, including staff and shops
Recommendation
The present prohibition on smoking shall be extended to all areas of stations wholly or partly below ground, including staff accommodation and shops.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified in the provided sources confirming the extension of the smoking prohibition to all areas of London Underground stations wholly or partly below ground, including staff accommodation and shops. The provided search results do not contain specific information related to this recommendation.
Encourage non-smoking with warnings and provide stubbing bins at entrances
Recommendation
By audible and visual warnings London Underground must encourage passengers not to smoke. Stubbing bins shall be provided at station entrances.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified in the provided sources confirming the implementation of audible and visual warnings to discourage smoking or the provision of stubbing bins at London Underground station entrances. The provided search results do not contain specific information related to this recommendation.
Ban the sale of smokers' materials at all Underground stations
Recommendation
The sale of smokers' materials at Underground stations shall be banned.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified in the provided sources confirming a ban on the sale of smokers' materials at London Underground stations. The provided search results do not contain specific information related to this recommendation.
Ensure daily rubbish removal from machine rooms and fire-protected bin rooms
Recommendation
Rubbish must be removed at least daily from machine rooms. Bin rooms must be located at ground level or protected against fire and frequently cleared.
Published evidence summary
No specific, verifiable evidence detailing actions taken in response to this recommendation has been provided in the input. While searches on gov.uk for "Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation" and "must rubbish removed" indicate the existence of related official documentation, the specific content describing implementation for FENN-66 is not available. No relevant legislation has been identified on legislation.gov.uk. Given the inquiry's age (1987), and the absence of specific published evidence of action, the status is unclear.
Review Code of Practice administration and ensure material compliance for all works
Recommendation
London Underground shall review the administration of the Code of Practice for the use of materials. All materials used in new works, modernisation, or maintenance must comply with the Code of Practice unless a specific waiver is obtained.
Published evidence summary
No specific, verifiable evidence detailing actions taken by London Underground to review the administration of the Code of Practice for materials, or to ensure compliance in new works, modernisation, or maintenance, has been provided in the input. Searches on gov.uk for "Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation", "london underground shall", and "materials london underground" indicate the existence of related official documentation, but specific content for FENN-67 is not available. No relevant legislation has been identified on legislation.gov.uk. Given the inquiry's age (1987), and the absence of specific published evidence of action, the status is unclear.
Extend material use restrictions to all engineering departments and contractors
Recommendation
The restriction on the use of materials shall be extended to other engineering departments and must be applied to the work of contractors.
Published evidence summary
No specific, verifiable evidence detailing the extension of material use restrictions to other engineering departments or their application to contractors' work has been provided in the input. Searches on gov.uk for "Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation", "restriction use materials", and "materials london underground" indicate the existence of related official documentation, but specific content for FENN-68 is not available. No relevant legislation has been identified on legislation.gov.uk. Given the inquiry's age (1987), and the absence of specific published evidence of action, the status is unclear.
Survey system materials, evaluate risks, and remove hazardous materials programme
Recommendation
London Underground shall survey materials present on the system, evaluate the risks involved from those materials and devise a programme to remove those which constitute a hazard.
Published evidence summary
No specific, verifiable evidence detailing a London Underground survey of materials, risk evaluation, or a programme to remove hazardous materials has been provided in the input. Searches on gov.uk for "Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation" and "materials london underground" indicate the existence of related official documentation, but specific content for FENN-69 is not available. No relevant legislation has been identified on legislation.gov.uk. Given the inquiry's age (1987), and the absence of specific published evidence of action, the status is unclear.
Prohibit alterations to operations rooms that reduce communications and control effectiveness
Recommendation
London Underground shall not permit alterations to any station operations room or supervisor's office which would reduce the effectiveness of communications and control.
Published evidence summary
No specific, verifiable evidence detailing London Underground's policy or actions to prevent alterations to station operations rooms or supervisor's offices that would reduce communication and control effectiveness has been provided in the input. Searches on gov.uk for "Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation" and "london underground shall" indicate the existence of related official documentation, but specific content for FENN-70 is not available. No relevant legislation has been identified on legislation.gov.uk. Given the inquiry's age (1987), and the absence of specific published evidence of action, the status is unclear.
Implement job specifications and inspection for all maintenance and cleaning activities
Recommendation
Proper job specification and inspection arrangements shall be put in place for all maintenance and cleaning activities.
Published evidence summary
No specific, verifiable evidence detailing the establishment of proper job specification and inspection arrangements for maintenance and cleaning activities has been provided in the input. While searches on gov.uk for "Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation" indicate the existence of related official documentation, the specific content describing implementation for FENN-71 is not available. No relevant legislation has been identified on legislation.gov.uk. Given the inquiry's age (1987), and the absence of specific published evidence of action, the status is unclear.
Institute and maintain cleaning and maintenance standards for London Underground
Recommendation
London Underground must institute and maintain a set of standards for cleaning and maintenance.
Published evidence summary
No specific, verifiable evidence detailing London Underground's institution and maintenance of cleaning and maintenance standards has been provided in the input. While searches on gov.uk for "Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation" indicate the existence of related official documentation, the specific content describing implementation for FENN-72 is not available. No relevant legislation has been identified on legislation.gov.uk. Given the inquiry's age (1987), and the absence of specific published evidence of action, the status is unclear.
Require engineers to maintain and repair lift and escalator shaft lighting
Recommendation
The lift and escalator engineer shall maintain and repair the lighting systems in lift and escalator shafts.
Published evidence summary
No specific, verifiable evidence detailing the lift and escalator engineer's responsibility for maintaining and repairing lighting systems in lift and escalator shafts has been provided in the input. While searches on gov.uk for "Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation" indicate the existence of related official documentation, the specific content describing implementation for FENN-73 is not available. No relevant legislation has been identified on legislation.gov.uk. Given the inquiry's age (1987), and the absence of specific published evidence of action, the status is unclear.
Prohibit unprotected storage of combustible items at all Underground stations
Recommendation
Combustible items such as paper and card shall not be stored at stations unless properly protected from the risk of fire. This recommendation and the Code of Practice shall apply to all occupiers of premises on the Underground.
Published evidence summary
No specific, verifiable evidence detailing the implementation of restrictions on storing combustible items at stations or the application of a Code of Practice to all occupiers of Underground premises has been provided in the input. While searches on gov.uk for "Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation" indicate the existence of related official documentation, the specific content describing implementation for FENN-74 is not available. No relevant legislation has been identified on legislation.gov.uk. Given the inquiry's age (1987), and the absence of specific published evidence of action, the status is unclear.
Agree local authority responsibility for cleaning areas surrounding Underground stations
Recommendation
London Underground shall agree with the relevant local authority, who is responsible for cleaning areas around stations such as access passages and toilets.
Published evidence summary
No specific, verifiable evidence detailing agreements between London Underground and local authorities regarding responsibility for cleaning areas around stations, including access passages and toilets, has been provided in the input. Searches on gov.uk for "Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation" and "london underground shall" indicate the existence of related official documentation, but specific content for FENN-75 is not available. No relevant legislation has been identified on legislation.gov.uk. Given the inquiry's age (1987), and the absence of specific published evidence of action, the status is unclear.
Empty escalator dust trays daily and examine design for damp contents
Recommendation
Escalator dust trays must be emptied daily and the design examined to see if the contents can be kept damp.
Published evidence summary
No specific, verifiable evidence detailing daily emptying of escalator dust trays or an examination of their design to keep contents damp has been provided in the input. While searches on gov.uk for "Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation" indicate the existence of related official documentation, the specific content describing implementation for FENN-76 is not available. No relevant legislation has been identified on legislation.gov.uk. Given the inquiry's age (1987), and the absence of specific published evidence of action, the status is unclear.
Inform Passengers' Committee of accident inquiry conclusions affecting London Underground passengers
Recommendation
London Underground shall inform the London Regional Passengers' Committee, as the statutory body which represents the interests of passengers, of the conclusions and recommendations of internal inquiries into accidents which might affect passengers.
Published evidence summary
No specific, verifiable evidence detailing London Underground's practice of informing the London Regional Passengers' Committee about conclusions and recommendations of internal accident inquiries has been provided in the input. Searches on gov.uk for "Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation" and "london underground shall" indicate the existence of related official documentation, but specific content for FENN-77 is not available. No relevant legislation has been identified on legislation.gov.uk. Given the inquiry's age (1987), and the absence of specific published evidence of action, the status is unclear.
Appoint non-executive director with direct access for London Underground safety
Recommendation
A non-executive director with special responsibility for safety shall be appointed to the Board of London Underground. He shall have direct access to the Chairman of London Regional Transport.
Published evidence summary
No specific, verifiable evidence detailing the appointment of a non-executive director with special responsibility for safety to the Board of London Underground, or their direct access to the Chairman of London Regional Transport, has been provided in the input. While searches on gov.uk for "Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation" indicate the existence of related official documentation, the specific content describing implementation for FENN-78 is not available. No relevant legislation has been identified on legislation.gov.uk. Given the inquiry's age (1987), and the absence of specific published evidence of action, the status is unclear.
Establish system for auditing London Underground operational safety with Board reports
Recommendation
London Regional Transport shall establish a system whereby the safety of operation of London Underground can be the subject of audit. The Board of London Regional Transport shall receive reports on such audit.
Published evidence summary
No specific, verifiable evidence detailing the establishment of a system by London Regional Transport for auditing the safety of London Underground operations, or the Board's receipt of audit reports, has been provided in the input. While searches on gov.uk for "Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation" indicate the existence of related official documentation, the specific content describing implementation for FENN-79 is not available. No relevant legislation has been identified on legislation.gov.uk. Given the inquiry's age (1987), and the absence of specific published evidence of action, the status is unclear.
Ensure adequate staffing by suitably trained personnel in station operations rooms
Recommendation
Station operations rooms shall always be adequately staffed by suitably trained personnel.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence of action taken to implement this recommendation, concerning the adequate staffing of station operations rooms by suitably trained personnel, has been identified from the provided official sources. The available gov.uk search results for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation', 'Fennell Inquiry government response', 'station operations rooms', and 'must staff every' do not provide specific content detailing implementation.
Establish continuing fire and safety instruction for station staff by supervisors
Recommendation
London Underground shall establish a programme of continuing instruction at work by supervisors for station staff in fire and safety with the assistance of the London Fire Brigade and British Transport Police. At stations equipped with water fog equipment supervisors …
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Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence of action taken to implement this recommendation, regarding London Underground establishing a programme of continuing instruction for station staff in fire and safety, including practical training for water fog equipment, has been identified from the provided official sources. The available gov.uk search results for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation', 'Fennell Inquiry government response', and 'london underground shall' do not provide specific content detailing implementation.
Provide biennial refresher training for management and supervisors on station emergency control
Recommendation
Every two years all management and supervisory staff shall receive refresher training in controlling station emergencies, and the use of fire and communications equipment.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence of action taken to implement this recommendation, requiring biennial refresher training for all management and supervisory staff in controlling station emergencies and using fire and communications equipment, has been identified from the provided official sources. The available gov.uk search results for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation', 'Fennell Inquiry government response', and 'every two years' do not provide specific content detailing implementation.
Provide biannual fire and safety training for non-supervisory and shop staff
Recommendation
Every six months fire and safety training must be provided for non-supervisory staff and booking clerks. Staff must be given site familiarisation training before they are permitted to take part in the running of the station. Specific provision shall be …
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Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence of action taken to implement this recommendation, concerning semi-annual fire and safety training for non-supervisory staff and booking clerks, including site familiarisation and specific instruction for staff in shops within stations, has been identified from the provided official sources. The available gov.uk search results for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' do not provide specific content detailing implementation.
Re-draft fire brigade calling instructions for staff in plain English
Recommendation
Instructions to staff as to the calling of the fire brigade shall be re-drafted in plain English. They must contain only relevant matter.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence of action taken to implement this recommendation, requiring the re-drafting of instructions for staff on calling the fire brigade in plain English with only relevant matter, has been identified from the provided official sources. The available gov.uk search results for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' do not provide specific content detailing implementation.
Provide fire safety training for cleaning and engineering staff on stations
Recommendation
Fire safety training for cleaning and engineering staff working on stations shall be provided. London Underground must obtain expert advice.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence of action taken to implement this recommendation, concerning the provision of fire safety training for cleaning and engineering staff working on stations, with expert advice obtained by London Underground, has been identified from the provided official sources. The available gov.uk search results for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' do not provide specific content detailing implementation.
Review station staff fire and safety training based on consultant advice
Recommendation
Fire and safety training for station staff shall be reviewed in the light of the advice from consultants.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence of action taken to implement this recommendation, requiring a review of fire and safety training for station staff in light of consultants' advice, has been identified from the provided official sources. The available gov.uk search results for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' do not provide specific content detailing implementation.
Make detailed staff training records locally available to station supervisors
Recommendation
Detailed records of all training given to individual staff shall be available locally to station supervisors.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence of action taken to implement this recommendation, concerning the local availability of detailed records of all training given to individual staff for station supervisors, has been identified from the provided official sources. The available gov.uk search results for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' do not provide specific content detailing implementation.
Conduct biannual joint emergency services exercises involving staff and public
Recommendation
There shall be a joint exercise with the emergency services at least twice each year. London Underground must involve as many different fire stations, staff and members of the public as possible.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence of action taken to implement this recommendation, requiring at least two joint exercises with emergency services each year involving various fire stations, staff, and members of the public, has been identified from the provided official sources. The available gov.uk search results for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation' and 'Fennell Inquiry government response' do not provide specific content detailing implementation.
Train all staff in emergency use of public address systems
Recommendation
All staff shall be trained in the emergency use of public address and other communications systems.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence of action taken to implement this recommendation, concerning the training of all staff in the emergency use of public address and other communications systems, has been identified from the provided official sources. The available gov.uk search results for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation', 'Fennell Inquiry government response', and 'messages received made' do not provide specific content detailing implementation.
Train and practice London Underground incident officers in their duties
Recommendation
Potential London Underground incident officers must be trained and practised in their duties.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence of action taken to implement this recommendation, concerning the training and practice of potential London Underground incident officers in their duties, has been identified from the provided official sources. The available gov.uk search results for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation', 'Fennell Inquiry government response', and 'london underground shall' do not provide specific content detailing implementation.
Appoint and train station 'landlords' with total management responsibility
Recommendation
A station 'landlord' shall be appointed and trained to have total management responsibility at each major station or group of smaller stations.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence of action taken to implement this recommendation, regarding the appointment and training of a station 'landlord' with total management responsibility at major stations or groups of smaller stations, has been identified from the provided official sources. The available gov.uk search results for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation', 'Fennell Inquiry government response', and 'must staff every' do not provide specific content detailing implementation.
Appoint only qualified relief supervisory staff to stations
Recommendation
Relief supervisory staff shall only be appointed to a station for which they are qualified.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence of action taken to implement this recommendation, concerning the appointment of relief supervisory staff only to stations for which they are qualified, has been identified from the provided official sources. The available gov.uk search results for 'Fennell Inquiry recommendation implementation', 'Fennell Inquiry government response', and 'must staff every' do not provide specific content detailing implementation.
Engage consultants to rewrite rule book and create staff information materials
Recommendation
London Underground shall engage consultants: (i) to rewrite the rule book and its appendices in plain English; (ii) to produce check lists for station supervisory staff and duty cards for members of staff; (iii) to produce relevant extracts from the …
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Published evidence summary
No specific, publicly available evidence relating to London Underground engaging consultants to rewrite rule books in plain English, produce checklists for supervisory staff, duty cards, or station information books has been identified in the provided official sources. The most recent evidence provided is generic search results from GOV.UK and legislation.gov.uk, which do not detail specific actions taken on this recommendation.
Consult Railway Inspectorate and LFB before issuing safety documents
Recommendation
London Underground shall consult the Railway Inspectorate and the London Fire Brigade before issuing these documents and any future revisions.
Published evidence summary
No specific, publicly available evidence relating to London Underground's consultation with the Railway Inspectorate and London Fire Brigade on the issuance or revision of documents has been identified in the provided official sources. The most recent evidence provided is generic search results from GOV.UK and legislation.gov.uk, which do not detail specific actions taken on this recommendation.
Train LFB personnel on station technical features and electrical isolation
Recommendation
London Underground shall train London Fire Brigade Personnel on technical features of stations, such as escalator and lift equipment, electrical controls and the means of isolating the electrical supply.
Published evidence summary
No specific, publicly available evidence relating to London Underground training London Fire Brigade personnel on technical features of stations, including escalator and lift equipment, electrical controls, and electrical supply isolation, has been identified in the provided official sources. The most recent evidence provided is generic search results from GOV.UK and legislation.gov.uk, which do not detail specific actions taken on this recommendation.
Allocate physically suitable staff to roles, ensuring station safety balance
Recommendation
London Underground shall only allocate staff to a role for which they are physically suitable. In the cause of safety, a proper balance must be ensured at each station.
Published evidence summary
No specific, publicly available evidence relating to London Underground's policy or practice of allocating staff to roles based on physical suitability or ensuring a proper safety balance at each station has been identified in the provided official sources. The most recent evidence provided is generic search results from GOV.UK and legislation.gov.uk, which do not detail specific actions taken on this recommendation.
Train potential station supervisors in station evacuation and closure procedures
Recommendation
Potential station supervisors must be trained in the evacuation and closure of stations.
Published evidence summary
No specific, publicly available evidence relating to the training of potential London Underground station supervisors in the evacuation and closure of stations has been identified in the provided official sources. The most recent evidence provided is generic search results from GOV.UK and legislation.gov.uk, which do not detail specific actions taken on this recommendation.
Train area and group managers on health and safety responsibilities
Recommendation
Area and group managers must be trained to discharge their responsibility under health and safety legislation.
Published evidence summary
No specific, publicly available evidence relating to the training of London Underground area and group managers to discharge their responsibilities under health and safety legislation has been identified in the provided official sources. The most recent evidence provided is generic search results from GOV.UK and legislation.gov.uk, which do not detail specific actions taken on this recommendation.
British Transport Police to review London Underground officer training appropriateness
Recommendation
The British Transport Police shall review the training given by London Underground to its officers to ensure that it is appropriate to their responsibilities.
Published evidence summary
No specific, publicly available evidence relating to the British Transport Police reviewing the training provided by London Underground to its officers to ensure appropriateness to their responsibilities has been identified in the provided official sources. The most recent evidence provided is generic search results from GOV.UK and legislation.gov.uk, which do not detail specific actions taken on this recommendation.
Provide familiarisation training for all emergency services on London Underground
Recommendation
London Underground shall provide familiarisation training for members of all the emergency services.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing London Underground's provision of familiarisation training for all emergency services. While general GOV.UK search results exist for terms like 'london underground shall', they do not provide specific documents or dates of implementation for this recommendation, and information regarding its acceptance or rejection is not available.
Enforce smoking prohibition and review prosecution criteria on London Underground
Recommendation
London Underground and the British Transport Police must decide the most effective way to enforce the smoking prohibition and then train staff and officers accordingly. The criteria for prosecutions should be reviewed.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing how London Underground and the British Transport Police decided on and implemented training for staff and officers to enforce the smoking prohibition. While general GOV.UK search results exist for terms like 'london underground british', they do not provide specific documents or dates of implementation for this recommendation, and information regarding its acceptance or rejection is not available.
Review London Underground staff promotion policy to promote on merit
Recommendation
London Underground shall review its policy on the promotion of staff and promote more on merit.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing London Underground's review of its staff promotion policy to emphasise merit-based promotion. While general GOV.UK search results exist for terms like 'london underground shall', they do not provide specific documents or dates of implementation for this recommendation, and information regarding its acceptance or rejection is not available.
Institute Health and Safety training for London Underground middle and senior management
Recommendation
London Underground shall reconsider and take advice on the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, and institute a series of training courses for middle and senior management.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing London Underground's reconsideration of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, or the institution of specific training courses for middle and senior management in response to this recommendation. While general GOV.UK search results exist for terms like 'london underground shall', they do not provide specific documents or dates of implementation, and information regarding its acceptance or rejection is not available.
Review electrician standards and provide appropriate training for London Underground.
Recommendation
London Underground shall review the standards of its electricians and provide appropriate training where necessary.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing London Underground's review of its electricians' standards or the provision of appropriate training in response to this recommendation. While general GOV.UK search results exist for terms like 'london underground shall', they do not provide specific documents or dates of implementation, and information regarding its acceptance or rejection is not available.
Ensure London Underground written communications are plain, presented well, and followed.
Recommendation
London Underground shall make sure that all its written communications are in plain English and properly presented. They must check that instructions are being followed.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing London Underground's efforts to ensure all written communications are in plain English and properly presented, or that instructions are being followed. While general GOV.UK search results exist for terms like 'london underground shall', they do not provide specific documents or dates of implementation for this recommendation, and information regarding its acceptance or rejection is not available.
Encourage London Underground staff training with financial incentives and uniform distinctions.
Recommendation
London Underground shall encourage staff to undergo further training by offering financial incentives and appropriate marks of distinction on uniforms.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing London Underground's implementation of financial incentives or uniform distinctions to encourage staff to undertake further training. While general GOV.UK search results exist for terms like 'london underground shall', they do not provide specific documents or dates of implementation for this recommendation, and information regarding its acceptance or rejection is not available.
Display fire action posters in London Underground stations for public information.
Recommendation
London Underground should consider the display of posters in stations explaining action to be taken in the event of fire.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing London Underground's consideration or implementation of displaying posters in stations to explain actions to be taken in the event of fire. While general GOV.UK search results exist for terms like 'london underground shall', they do not provide specific documents or dates of implementation for this recommendation, and information regarding its acceptance or rejection is not available.
Review British Transport Police King's Cross performance and provide additional fire training.
Recommendation
The British Transport Police should review the performance of its officers in the King's Cross emergency and give additional fire training.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing the British Transport Police's review of its officers' performance during the King's Cross emergency or the provision of additional fire training. While general GOV.UK search results exist for terms like 'london underground british', they do not provide specific documents or dates of implementation for this recommendation, and information regarding its acceptance or rejection is not available.
Improve London Fire Brigade operational staff fire prevention and safety training.
Recommendation
The London Fire Brigade shall improve the training of its operational staff in fire prevention and safety and provide experience.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing improvements made by the London Fire Brigade to the training of its operational staff in fire prevention and safety, or the provision of related experience. The provided search results do not contain specific documents or dates of implementation for this training, and information regarding its acceptance or rejection is not available.
Improve public address equipment quality and coverage across all station areas.
Recommendation
The quality and scope of public address equipment must be improved. It shall cover a wider area of stations.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing improvements to the quality and scope of public address equipment in London Underground stations to cover wider areas. While general GOV.UK search results exist for terms like 'london underground shall', they do not provide specific documents or dates of implementation for this recommendation, and information regarding its acceptance or rejection is not available.
Ensure British Transport Police and Fire Brigade radio compatibility in underground stations.
Recommendation
The radio equipment in underground stations for the British Transport Police must be made compatible with that used by the London Fire Brigade.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing actions taken to ensure the radio equipment used by the British Transport Police in underground stations is compatible with that used by the London Fire Brigade. While general GOV.UK search results exist for terms like 'london underground british', they do not provide specific documents or dates of implementation for this recommendation, and information regarding its acceptance or rejection is not available.
Regularly inspect, label, and report defective London Underground communications equipment for repair.
Recommendation
London Underground shall regularly inspect communications equipment. Where it is out of order it must be clearly labelled. Defective equipment must be immediately reported for repair.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing London Underground's regular inspection of communications equipment, clear labelling of out-of-order equipment, or immediate reporting for repair has been identified in the provided sources. The most recent information available relates to the inquiry's original publication in 1987, with no further updates identified.
Provide a new, properly equipped operations room at King's Cross station.
Recommendation
A new station operations room must be provided at King's Cross suitably located and properly equipped.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence confirming the provision, suitable location, or proper equipping of a new station operations room at King's Cross has been identified in the provided sources. The most recent information available relates to the inquiry's original publication in 1987, with no further updates identified.
Improve station CCTV coverage and provide monitoring for British Transport Police.
Recommendation
Closed circuit television equipment shall be improved to allow coverage in colour of wider areas of stations. Monitoring facilities shall be provided in the British Transport Police L Division information room and line controllers' rooms.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing improvements to closed circuit television equipment for wider colour coverage in stations, or the provision of monitoring facilities in British Transport Police L Division information rooms and line controllers' rooms, has been identified in the provided sources. The most recent information available relates to the inquiry's original publication in 1987, with no further updates identified.
Clearly mark station telephones, PA controls, and expand public payphone provision.
Recommendation
Platform and kiosk telephones, together with controls for public address equipment, must be clearly marked. At all telephone points there should be a list of key telephone numbers. An aide memoire of important telephone numbers should be issued to London …
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Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing the clear marking of platform and kiosk telephones and public address controls, the provision of key telephone number lists, the issuance of aide memoires to staff and emergency services, or the wider provision of public pay telephones in stations, has been identified in the provided sources. The most recent information available relates to the inquiry's original publication in 1987, with no further updates identified.
Issue radios to station staff and ensure compatibility with tunnel equipment.
Recommendation
Station staff shall be issued with radios. Station radio equipment shall be made compatible with that used in the running tunnels.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing the issuance of radios to station staff or the compatibility of station radio equipment with that used in running tunnels has been identified in the provided sources. The most recent information available relates to the inquiry's original publication in 1987, with no further updates identified.
Consider paging equipment as an alternative to personal radios for junior staff.
Recommendation
Paging equipment for junior station staff may be considered as an alternative to personal radios.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing the consideration or implementation of paging equipment for junior station staff as an alternative to personal radios has been identified in the provided sources. The most recent information available relates to the inquiry's original publication in 1987, with no further updates identified.
Provide public address equipment on all trains for crew and controller use.
Recommendation
There shall be public address equipment on all trains for use by the crew and the line controller.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing the provision of public address equipment on all trains for use by the crew and the line controller has been identified in the provided sources. The most recent information available relates to the inquiry's original publication in 1987, with no further updates identified.
Improve London Fire Brigade radio communications for firefighters operating below ground.
Recommendation
The London Fire Brigade must improve the means of radio communications between fire-fighters below ground.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing improvements to radio communications for London Fire Brigade firefighters below ground has been identified in the provided sources. The most recent information available relates to the inquiry's original publication in 1987, with no further updates identified.
Resolve legal uncertainty regarding fire certification for underground stations.
Recommendation
The law on fire certification as it relates to underground stations is in a state of uncertainty. Steps should be taken to resolve the position.
Published evidence summary
According to https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1541/contents, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 significantly reformed fire safety law in England and Wales, replacing the previous fire certification regime with a requirement for responsible persons to conduct fire risk assessments. According to https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1541/contents, this legislation, enacted in 2005, addressed the broader 'state of uncertainty' regarding fire certification. No specific evidence regarding the application of this law to underground stations or any further specific steps taken to resolve uncertainty for these particular premises has been identified in the provided sources since 2005.
Install comprehensive fire and smoke detection with automatic extinguishing in stations.
Recommendation
Comprehensive fire and smoke detection equipment, providing for remote monitoring and automatic operation of extinguishing devices, shall be fitted in underground stations as appropriate.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing the fitting of comprehensive fire and smoke detection equipment, including remote monitoring and automatic extinguishing devices, in underground stations has been identified in the provided sources. The most recent information available relates to the inquiry's original publication in 1987, with no further updates identified.
Initiate research into paint fire qualities for London Underground Code of Practice.
Recommendation
London Underground shall initiate a programme of research into the fire qualities of paint. The surface to which it is applied and the method of application must be considered. The result of this research must be incorporated in the Code of Practice.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing a programme of research by London Underground into the fire qualities of paint, considering application surfaces and methods, or the incorporation of such research into a Code of Practice, has been identified in the provided sources. The most recent information available relates to the inquiry's original publication in 1987, with no further updates identified.
Consult LFB and RI on fire safety for future station refurbishments.
Recommendation
London Undergound shall consult the London Fire Brigade and Railway Inspectorate about the means of escape and fire precaution measures in all future station refurbishment schemes.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing ongoing consultation between London Underground, the London Fire Brigade, and the Railway Inspectorate regarding means of escape and fire precaution measures in station refurbishment schemes has been identified in the provided sources. The most recent information available relates to the inquiry's original publication in 1987, with no further updates identified.
Survey secondary escape routes from stations and assess conversion costs.
Recommendation
London Underground shall undertake a survey to identify secondary means of escape from stations and the costs of conversion.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing a survey by London Underground to identify secondary means of escape from stations and their conversion costs has been identified in the provided sources. The most recent information available relates to the inquiry's original publication in 1987, with no further updates identified.
Study optimal methods for controlling smoke and ventilation in stations.
Recommendation
London Underground must study the best way in which smoke and ventilation can be controlled.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing a study by London Underground into the best way to control smoke and ventilation has been identified in the provided sources. The most recent information available relates to the inquiry's original publication in 1987, with no further updates identified.
Mark station passages, lifts, staircases, escalators for easy identification.
Recommendation
London Underground shall mark passages, lifts, staircases and escalators in stations for easy identification.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing the implementation of marking passages, lifts, staircases, and escalators in London Underground stations for easy identification has been found in the provided official sources. The Fennell Inquiry was published in 1987, and no recent updates on this specific recommendation are available.
Re-examine Code of Practice regarding fire-loadings in escalator shafts and stations.
Recommendation
London Underground shall re-examine its Code of Practice as it relates to the fire-loadings in escalator shafts and other regions of stations.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence regarding London Underground's re-examination of its Code of Practice concerning fire-loadings in escalator shafts and other station areas has been found in the provided official sources. The Fennell Inquiry's recommendations date back to 1987, and no recent updates on this specific action are available.
Continue regular senior management safety meetings between LU, LFB, and RI.
Recommendation
The regular meetings at three levels of senior management between London Underground and the London Fire Brigade, and those between the Railway Inspectorate and the London Fire Brigade shall continue.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence confirming the continuation of regular senior management meetings between London Underground, the London Fire Brigade, and the Railway Inspectorate has been found in the provided official sources. The recommendation from the 1987 Fennell Inquiry lacks recent public documentation of its ongoing implementation.
Bring Railway Inspectorate to full establishment to fulfil safety responsibilities.
Recommendation
The Railway Inspectorate must be brought up to establishment to carry out its responsibilities under section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence detailing actions taken to bring the Railway Inspectorate up to establishment to fulfil its responsibilities under Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 has been found in the provided official sources. The functions of the Railway Inspectorate have since evolved and are now primarily carried out by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
Railway Inspectorate to vigorously discharge duties concerning London Underground safety.
Recommendation
The Railway Inspectorate must be more vigorous in the discharge of its duties on London Underground.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence demonstrating that the Railway Inspectorate (or its successor bodies, such as the Office of Rail and Road) has become more vigorous in discharging its duties on London Underground has been found in the provided official sources. This qualitative recommendation from the 1987 Fennell Inquiry lacks specific public documentation of its fulfilment.
Railway Inspectorate to review LU safety management and enlist external advice.
Recommendation
The Railway Inspectorate shall keep the management of safety by London Underground under review. It must enlist outside advice.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence confirming that the Railway Inspectorate (or its successor, the Office of Rail and Road) keeps the management of safety by London Underground under review or enlists outside advice has been found in the provided official sources. This recommendation from the 1987 Fennell Inquiry lacks specific public documentation of its ongoing implementation.
Invite CTCC observer to attend Railway Industry Advisory Committee meetings.
Recommendation
An observer from the Central Transport Consultative Committee, as the statutory body which represents the interests of the travelling public nationally, should be invited to attend meetings of the Railway Industry Advisory Committee.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence confirming that an observer from the Central Transport Consultative Committee (or its successor body, Transport Focus) has been invited to attend meetings of the Railway Industry Advisory Committee has been found in the provided official sources. The recommendation from the 1987 Fennell Inquiry lacks public documentation of its implementation.
Report all London Underground fires occurring outside traffic hours.
Recommendation
Fires which occur outside traffic hours on London Underground must be reported. The Department oS Transport should secure such reports until the 'Railways (Notice of Accidents) Order 1986' [SI 1986 No 21871 has been amended.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence confirming the reporting of fires occurring outside traffic hours on London Underground or the amendment of the 'Railways (Notice of Accidents) Order 1986' [SI 1986 No 2187] has been found in the provided official sources. This recommendation from the 1987 Fennell Inquiry lacks public documentation of its implementation.
Include separate London Underground accident statistics in Railway Inspectorate annual reports.
Recommendation
Separate accident statistics for London Underground shall be shown in the Railway Inspectorate annual reports.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence confirming that separate accident statistics for London Underground are shown in the annual reports of the Railway Inspectorate (or its successor, the Office of Rail and Road) has been found in the provided official sources. This reporting recommendation from the 1987 Fennell Inquiry lacks specific public documentation of its implementation.
Review DoT Railway Construction and Operation Requirements for underground railways and stations.
Recommendation
The 'Department of Transport Railway Construction and Operation Requirements' in respect of underground railways and stations shall be reviewed, together with the letter dated 10 November 1958 to the railway undertakings entitled 'Submission of new works for approval by the …
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Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence confirming the review of the 'Department of Transport Railway Construction and Operation Requirements' for underground railways and stations, or the associated 1958 letter, has been found in the provided official sources. This recommendation from the 1987 Fennell Inquiry lacks public documentation of its implementation.
Fire authority and RI to scrutinise new station designs for passenger safety.
Recommendation
The designs for new stations or significant alterations to stations shall be scrutinised by the fire authority and the Railway Inspectorate with special regard to passenger safety and fire precautions.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence confirming that designs for new or significantly altered London Underground stations are scrutinised by the fire authority and the Railway Inspectorate (or its successor, the Office of Rail and Road) with special regard to passenger safety and fire precautions has been found in the provided official sources. This recommendation from the 1987 Fennell Inquiry lacks specific public documentation of its implementation.
Hold twice-yearly safety meetings between Chief Inspecting Officer and LU directors.
Recommendation
There shall be twice-yearly meetings to discuss safety matters between the Chief Inspecting Officer of Railways, those of his staff responsible for enforcement on London Underground and the Engineering and Operations Directors and the Chief Safety Inspector of London Underground.
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Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence confirming the occurrence of twice-yearly meetings between the Chief Inspecting Officer of Railways (or equivalent roles within the Office of Rail and Road) and London Underground's senior safety and operations personnel has been found in the provided official sources. This recommendation from the 1987 Fennell Inquiry lacks specific public documentation of its ongoing implementation.
London Underground Board safety committee to meet Chief Inspecting Officer annually.
Recommendation
Each year the Board safety committee of London Underground shall meet the Chief Inspecting Officer of Railways.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence confirming that the Board safety committee of London Underground meets annually with the Chief Inspecting Officer of Railways (or equivalent roles within the Office of Rail and Road) has been found in the provided official sources. This recommendation from the 1987 Fennell Inquiry lacks specific public documentation of its ongoing implementation.
Amend regulations for six-monthly competent person inspection of escalators and travolators.
Recommendation
'The Offices Shops and Railway Premises (Hoists and Lifts) Regulations 1968' IS1 1968 No 8491 must be amended to require escalators and travolators in Underground stations to be inspected every six months by a competent person.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence confirming the amendment of 'The Offices Shops and Railway Premises (Hoists and Lifts) Regulations 1968' [SI 1968 No 849] to require six-monthly inspections of escalators and travolators in Underground stations by a competent person has been found in the provided official sources. This recommendation from the 1987 Fennell Inquiry lacks public documentation of its implementation.
Railway Inspectorate to review fire precaution enforcement role
Recommendation
The Railway Inspectorate shall review its role in enforcing fire precautions under health and safety legislation in the light of this Investigation.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing a review by the Railway Inspectorate of its role in enforcing fire precautions under health and safety legislation following the Fennell Inquiry. The Railway Inspectorate's functions have since been absorbed by other bodies, but documentation of this specific review is not present in the provided sources.
London Underground to review ticketing system proposals with safety bodies
Recommendation
London Underground shall review its proposals for the working of the Underground Ticketing System (UTS) at stations and take advice from the Railway Inspectorate and the London Fire Brigade.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing London Underground's review of its Underground Ticketing System (UTS) proposals at stations, or the advice taken from the Railway Inspectorate and London Fire Brigade, as recommended by the Fennell Inquiry. The UTS system has been superseded by more modern ticketing technologies.
London Underground to build King's Cross subway link or relieve congestion
Recommendation
London Underground shall build a direct subway link between the tube lines and the Metropolitan and Circle Lines at King's Cross or provide alternative satisfactory means of relieving the serious congestion.
Published evidence summary
According to the available evidence, while King's Cross St Pancras station has undergone extensive redevelopment and improvements to passenger flow since the Fennell Inquiry, including new subways and expanded concourses, no specific published evidence has been identified from the provided sources that directly confirms the construction of a specific subway link between the tube lines and the Metropolitan and Circle Lines or alternative means *in direct response* to this recommendation.
Trade unions to appoint safety representatives and establish station safety committees
Recommendation
The trade unions shall appoint safety representatives as necessary under 'The Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977' [SI 1977 No 5001 to provide a comprehensive system of safety committees covering all stations.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing the appointment of safety representatives by trade unions under the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977 (SI 1977 No 500) to establish a comprehensive system of safety committees covering all London Underground stations, as recommended by the Fennell Inquiry.
Increase employee participation in London Underground safety programme preparation and execution
Recommendation
There must be more employee participation in the preparation and execution of London Underground's safety programmes in accordance with section 2(6) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing increased employee participation in the preparation and execution of London Underground's safety programmes in accordance with section 2(6) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, as recommended by the Fennell Inquiry.
Boards to prioritise safety in London Underground resource allocation and investment decisions
Recommendation
Explicit consideration by the Boards of London Regional Transport and London Underground shall always be given to safety when decisions on resource allocation and investment are being made.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified demonstrating that the Boards of London Regional Transport (now Transport for London) and London Underground explicitly give consideration to safety when making decisions on resource allocation and investment, as recommended by the Fennell Inquiry.
Reflect passenger numbers in London Underground investment appraisal criteria
Recommendation
The numbers of passengers using the system must be duly reflected in the criteria for investment appraisal in London Underground.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing how the numbers of passengers using the system are reflected in the criteria for investment appraisal in London Underground, as recommended by the Fennell Inquiry.
London Underground to fully utilise funds and assess safety of budget changes
Recommendation
Funds allocated to London Underground must be fully used, and particular attention paid to the safety implications of any changes to the budget.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified demonstrating that funds allocated to London Underground are fully used, or that particular attention is paid to the safety implications of budget changes, as recommended by the Fennell Inquiry.
London Underground to regularly inform public about safety and changes
Recommendation
London Underground shall regularly inform the travelling public about safety on the Underground and any proposed changes.
Published evidence summary
According to the available evidence, while Transport for London (TfL), which operates London Underground, regularly communicates safety information and service changes to the public through various channels, no specific published evidence has been identified from the provided sources that directly links these ongoing communications to the Fennell Inquiry's recommendation for London Underground to regularly inform the travelling public about safety.
Introduce litter legislation and review smoking byelaw penalties on London Underground
Recommendation
Legislation against the dropping of litter on London Underground shall be introduced and a review undertaken of the byelaw prohibiting smoking and the penalties for the offence.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing the introduction of new legislation specifically against dropping litter on London Underground, or a review of the byelaw prohibiting smoking and its associated penalties, as recommended by the Fennell Inquiry. General anti-littering laws and London Underground byelaws exist, and smoking has long been prohibited on the Underground.
Consider establishing a single passenger safety inspectorate for all transport
Recommendation
Consideration should be given to the establishment of a single passenger safety inspectorate charged with monitoring and supervising standards in all passenger transport.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified indicating the establishment of a single passenger safety inspectorate charged with monitoring and supervising standards across all passenger transport, as recommended by the Fennell Inquiry. Safety oversight remains distributed among various modal-specific regulators.
Avoid duplication between public inquiries and coroner's inquests
Recommendation
The duplication involved in holding both a public inquiry and a coroner's inquest should be avoided.
Published evidence summary
No specific published evidence has been identified detailing actions taken to avoid the duplication involved in holding both a public inquiry and a coroner's inquest, as recommended by the Fennell Inquiry. While reforms to both systems have occurred over time, no direct link to this specific recommendation is present in the provided sources.
Consider national disaster planning desk for experience and emergency coordination
Recommendation
Consideration should be given to a national disaster planning desk where the experience gained from disasters and their investigation and civil emergencies can be retained. Advice on the coordination of individual emergency plans should also be available at a national …
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Published evidence summary
According to the available evidence, while the UK has developed national structures for civil contingencies and disaster planning, such as the Civil Contingencies Secretariat within the Cabinet Office, which aims to retain experience from emergencies and provide coordination advice, no specific published evidence has been identified that directly links the establishment of these bodies to the Fennell Inquiry's recommendation for a national disaster planning desk.
Agree common system for casualty identification and fatality documentation in London
Recommendation
A uniform documentation procedure for handling and receiving fatalities should be considered. In London all the services must meanwhile agree a common system for identification of casualties and recording the position in which they are found.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing the consideration of a uniform documentation procedure for handling and receiving fatalities, or the agreement of a common system for casualty identification and recording in London, has been identified from the provided official sources. While general gov.uk search results exist for 'uniform documentation procedure', they do not provide specific actions or dates related to this recommendation.
Continue implementing recommendations from the 'Crime on London Underground' report
Recommendation
The recommendations in the report of the study 'Crime on the London Underground' [HMSO 1986 ISBN 0 11 55080581 must continue to be implemented.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing the continued implementation of recommendations from the 1986 'Crime on the London Underground' report has been identified from the provided official sources. General gov.uk search results for 'recommendations report study' and 'london transport underground' do not provide specific updates or actions related to this recommendation.
Review Fire Services Act to clarify police and fire brigade responsibilities
Recommendation
A review shall be undertaken of section 30 of the Fire Services Act 1947 to clarify the responsibilities of the police and the fire brigade.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence detailing a review of section 30 of the Fire Services Act 1947 to clarify responsibilities of the police and fire brigade has been identified from the provided official sources. General gov.uk search results for 'fire review shall' do not provide specific actions or dates related to this recommendation, and no relevant legislation was found under a direct 'Fennell Inquiry' search.
London Underground and LRT to report implementation progress to Secretary of State
Recommendation
London Underground and London Regional Transport shall make regular reports to the Secretary of State for Transport upon their progress with the implementation of those recommendations directed at them.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence confirming that London Underground and London Regional Transport make regular reports to the Secretary of State for Transport on their progress with recommendations has been identified from the provided official sources. General gov.uk search results for 'london transport underground' and 'london reports regional' do not provide specific details of such reporting.
Include London Underground progress reports in relevant annual reports
Recommendation
Reports on the progress made by London Underground shall also be included in the annual reports of London Regional Transport, the London Regional Passengers' Committee and the Railway Inspectorate.
Published evidence summary
No specific publicly available evidence confirming the inclusion of London Underground's progress reports in the annual reports of London Regional Transport, the London Regional Passengers' Committee, and the Railway Inspectorate has been identified from the provided official sources. General gov.uk search results for 'london transport underground' and 'london reports regional' do not provide specific details of such reporting.