Disruptions on the District line during Wimbledon have caused delays and overcrowding for fans, with no service between Parsons Green and Wimbledon stranding thousands. Sally Bolton, chief executive of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, plans to meet with Transport for London to discuss service issues post-championships, emphasizing the need for enhanced infrastructure to accommodate large events like Wimbledon. Significant delays occurred, particularly affecting Southfields station, where around 14,000 passengers utilize the service for the tournament.
Sally Bolton, the chief executive of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, emphasized the need for improved infrastructure to support large events like Wimbledon, stating, "delivering an event of this scale in this part of London requires the infrastructure in this part of London to support us in doing that." This highlights the ongoing challenge of managing transport during peak times.
Thousands of spectators faced significant disruptions, as Transport for London announced no service between Parsons Green and Wimbledon, forcing tennis fans to seek alternative routes amidst the busy tournament.
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