Northern line Extension Announcements
Dear Transport for London,
I would like to first ask if passenger audio announcements for the two new stations (Nine Elms, Battersea Power Station) as part of the Northern line Extention had been recorded - if so, would it be possible to request these two audio files?
I understand that it's entirely possible that they haven't been recorded due to the unfortunate passing of the voiceover artist Celia Drummond, however I am requesting on the basis that there is a possibility that these were recorded prior to this event.
Hoping to hear back soon,
Kind Regards,
Lewis
Dear Mr Lewis
TfL Ref: 2452-2021
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 25 February 2021. Please accept my apologies for not getting back to you sooner.
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Jasmine Howard
FOI Case Officer
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London
Dear Mr Anthony
TfL Ref: 2451-2021
Thank you for your email received by us on 25 February 2021 asking for
copies of the audio announcements for the new stations on London
Underground’s Northern line extension.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of
the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and our information access policy.
Unfortunately we do not hold the information you have requested as the
recordings for the yet to be completed Nine Elms and Battersea stations
are currently not available.
If you are considering submitting a further FOI request please think
carefully about whether the request is essential at this current time, as
answering FOI requests will require the use of limited resources and the
attention of staff who could be supporting other essential activity. Where
requests are made, please note that our response time may be impacted by
the current situation.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to
appeal.
Yours sincerely
Jasmine Howard
FOI Case Officer
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London
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