Mizter T wrote:

Ian F. wrote:

"Jonathan Morris" wrote in message
ups.com...


I don't know what the specific procedure is with regards to fire alerts
and evacuating Underground stations - perhaps someone who does know
might like to enlighten us - but I am certain that if there is any real
fire risk then the station is evacuated...

Well, not an Underground station, however...

A couple of years ago I was walking down one of the central platforms
at Kings Cross mainline when the "Inspector Sands" announcement turned
into a full-blown evacuation. After thirty seconds of people hurrying
to and fro GNER staff gestured for those on the platform to board the
train, and it promptly departed ten minutes early.

I suppose in some ways it is safer to extract several hundred people
from the situation aboard a train instead of adding to the crowds
exiting through the usual exits.

Robert

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