Hall: I will extend Night Tube to boost the late economy and help keep women safe

TORY mayoral candidate Susan Hall today pledged to extend the Night Tube to boost London’s late-night economy.

- Ross Lydall

She said she would provide all-night services at the weekend on the Hammersmith and City line “as soon as possible” if elected — followed by the District, Circle and Metropolitan lines “when feasible”.

Mayor Sadiq Khan, her Labour rival, tried to steal her thunder by immediately promising to do likewise if he wins a third term on May 2.

The Night Tube currently operates on five “deep level” lines — the Victoria, Jubilee, Central, Piccadilly and Northern. Part of the London Overground — the former East London line — also operates night services.

Ms Hall said adding more lines to the Night Tube would help women to get home more safely and boost the nighttime economy, at a time of growing concern of a lack of late-night venues in central London.