‘Only a matter of time’ before Transport for London lines become flooded

It is “only a matter of time” before serious flooding strikes at 57 stations on the London Underground, according to a report.

Kings Cross, Waterloo and London Bridge could be at risk of becoming submerged as heavy rainfall could affect the network.

The stations in the top ten of highest risk include Finsbury Park, Notting Hill Gate, Seven Sisters, Colliers Wood, Stockwell and Marble Arch.

It says the risk is rising due to climate change and it addresses concerns about how London will deal with the impacts on global warning.

The closures and delays would result in multimillion-pound losses for the tube and the wider economy.

The report says says: “London has been fortunate to escape the worst of recent storm events in the UK, but it is only a matter of time before heavy rainfall seriously affects London and the underground network.

“The risk is generally expected to increase, as climate change predictions are that storms will become more intense. There is some evidence to show that these have already increased in frequency.”