Petition · past parliament
Put barriers on all central London underground platforms
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
Standing on a crowded platform can be frightening due to the possibility of falling on the tracks. Furthermore, there are incidents of people taking their own life throwing themselves in front of the trains.
Accidentally or voluntarily, the platform can be very dangerous.
Accidentally or voluntarily, the platform can be very dangerous.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the issue you raise is not the responsibility of the Government or Parliament. This is the responsibility of TfL, which is accountable to the London Assembly.
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Timeline
| 11 May 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 May 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
16 May 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.