A Breath of Fresh Air

Written by Admin on October 3, 2008 – 5:11 pm -

If you’ve ever been in a crowded London underground train in high summer (well, as high as it gets in London!) you’ll know what a stuffy and unpleasant experience it can be.

For years, experts have been trying to find an air-conditioning system that will operate efficiently that far under ground. Now, it seems, the problem’s been solved and soon, riding the Tube will be cool. London’s Mayor, Boris Johnson, unveiled an example of a new train model last week.

The new air-conditioned trains will serve the Underground’s Metropolitan line beginning in 2010 and additional lines after that. They are all expected to be up and running by 2015.

“I can assure passengers who will use them that, rather than arriving at their destinations drenched in perspiration, they will emerge as cool as cucumbers and ready to enjoy all that the capital offers,” said Mr Johnson.

by Andy Moreton

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