DELAYS on the Victoria Line caused by new ‘state-of-the-art’ trains will be on the agenda when Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy meets Tube bosses.

The Guardian reported last week that passengers into Blackhorse Road and Walthamstow central have suffered regular delays over a number of months, with passengers sometimes trapped underground in high temperatures for long periods.

Transport for London say the new trains, which are part of a £1bn upgrade of the line, are experiencing teething problems, including ‘over sensitive” door sensors.

Miss Creasy says she has received a number of complaints about the service from constituents and has set up a meeting with Victoria Line management, which residents can attend.

She said: “I have now agreed with TfL to visit the managers of the Victoria Line firsthand to see what they are doing to address these problems and they have agreed that if a number of local residents wish to join me on this visit they can do so.

“If you would like to attend please do get in touch – this visit will be during the week beginning the 9 August and will be during daytime starting from Seven Sisters Station."

A spokeswoman apologised to passengers for the delays, which have also been caused by faulty signals.

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