Figures obtained by the Dispatch show that one lift at the London Overground station has sometimes been out of action for over a month, reports Finn Logue and James Cracknell

A lift at Edmonton Green Overground Station is sometimes being left out of service for more than a month at a time, according to new information obtained by the Dispatch.

Data from a Freedom of Information Act request highlights the frequency of lift breakdowns at Edmonton Green Station, with the lift serving the London-bound platform often being broken for extended periods.

Since September 2024 there have been seven occasions when the platform one lift was out of action for more than 24 hours. On three of those occasions the lift went unrepaired for longer than a month, with the longest repair waiting time being 43 days.

Barry Hodges, Transport for London’s head of infrastructure, said: “We understand how important reliable lifts are for our customers and we’re sorry for the ongoing issues at Edmonton Green Station.

“Initial investigations indicate water ingress is affecting the lift’s performance, and this is currently under urgent review by our lift engineers. The lift is currently operational and we are monitoring it to enhance its reliability.”

In the most recent long-term breakdown, the platform one lift was out of service between 13th August and 23rd September this year. In total it has been out of service for 111 days over a twelve-month period.

London Travelwatch, a transport watchdog group, said the data was disappointing and clearly an indicator that a longer-term solution was required. A spokesperson said: “Many people are reliant on step-free access to station platforms and broken lifts cause them unnecessary stress and inconvenience.

“TfL and other train operators need to make sure that lift repairs are not only prioritised, but are also fit for purpose and provide a long-term solution to help ensure passengers are able to travel with confidence.”

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