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Airwave now operational in London Underground
Airwave announces the completion of the rollout of its TETRA network in the London Underground.
Airwave has completed its deployment to all 125 belowground London Underground stations. This now means that British Transport Police (BTP), Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and the City of London Police, are able to use the same radios underground.
Airwave now provides police communications in London Underground stations across the network, above and below ground and with the Airwave system, all police officers are able to communicate above and underground allowing them to operate much more effectively during incidents. The roll-out was completed within budget ahead of schedule.
Police Minister Vernon Coaker said: “The Airwave system plays a vital part in keeping passengers safe. It allows police officers to communicate with each other quickly and safely to ensure an effective response to any incident. I am very pleased to announce that the system is now fully functioning ahead of schedule, helping frontline officers build on the excellent work they already do to tackle crime. Crime is down on the Underground and with the roll-out of Airwave; passengers can feel even more confident that every effort is being made to keep them safe as they travel around the Capital.”
Managing Director of London Underground, Tim O’Toole said: "London Underground (LU) and the Home Office together with partners had the foresight to fund works to facilitate the link-up between Airwave and our new radio system prior to the Airwave contract being signed because of the benefits we knew it would deliver. It is a great achievement that not only has Airwave been delivered across the Tube network but that it has been delivered five months ahead of schedule. We continue to work extremely hard with the police and security
services to keep the Tube as safe as possible."
Boris Johnson, Mayor of London added, “The completion of Airwave is good news for Londoners as it further increases the ability of our emergency services to operate on the underground network. Our police service will now have radio coverage at all 125 below ground Underground stations, which allow them to work ever more effectively.”
