Fears of catching Covid from handrails spark rise in escalator falls at Tube stations, TfL boss says Belief that handrails aren't clean is one of biggest risks for Tube network, said TfL Return of drunken revellers also contributed to rise, added managing director He told panel there were spikes on Thursday and Friday evenings and weekends Twelve serious injuries were reported in Tube in April, May and June this year
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The number of falls down London Underground escalators has soared as passengers avoid touching handrails for fear of catching coronavirus.
A belief that handrails are not clean is one of the two biggest risks facing the Tube network, Transport for London said yesterday.
The return of drunken revellers also contributed to