London Underground set to slash 800 jobs

LONDON Underground is to axe up to 800 jobs under plans to save £16 million a year.

The cuts will include 100 managers, 450 ticket office posts and up to 200 other jobs.

London Underground yesterday said it was committed to achieving the losses without any compulsory redundancies.

The company added that it would do so by not filling vacancies, offering voluntary severance and flexible working, and transferring staff to areas of greater customer need.

Between 700 and 800 jobs will be cut, but the company said no Tube station ticket offices would close and staff would remain available to help travellers in ticket halls, gate lines and on platforms.