How is it not possible for the speed restrictions, that were previously in place on the Victoria line Night Tube in the Warren Street area, not to be in place now that the Night Tube has resumed - given that the noise levels in those homes are higher now than they were when the speed restrictions were introduced?

As part of its review when considering the return of the Night Tube, Transport for London (TfL) determined that no Night Tube speed restrictions would be applied on the Victoria line. Applying such a speed restriction is resource-intensive, requiring a Technical Officer to physically travel to the location where the speed restriction is implemented (both to start and then end the restriction). This significantly diminishes TfL’s ability to respond quickly to operational incidents (including signal failures), and as millions of Londoners return to the transport network, it is vital that TfL focuses on running a safe and reliable service.

TfL continues to monitor noise levels on this section of track, which have remained broadly consistent in recent years. TfL will also continue to monitor the rail roughness in this area and will look to schedule rail grinding – which can reduce noise levels - if this increases.