LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Jubilee Line extension

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

29 Oct 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:04:33

Description

Report on proposals for the extension of London’s Jubilee Line. Transport Secretary, John MacGregor discusses the funding behind the project, and claims building is ready to go ahead. Simon Sperryn of the London Chamber of Commerce says the extension is an essential investment in the capital. Sir Wilfrid Newton, Chairman of London Transport, says the line is vital to improve employment opportunities in the capital. Eric Sorensen, Chief Executive of the London Docklands Development Corporation, says the project will attract investment, and Texaco Managing Director, Roger Collen explains why his company came to the area. Havovi Todd reports, on FM Drivetime.

Contributors

John MacGregor; Havovi Todd; Wilfrid Newton; Eric Sorensen; Roger Collen; Simon Sperryn

Keywords

Transport; London; Texaco; Economics; London Transport; Railways; London Underground; Underground railway networks; Investment; LDDC

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