Tourism minister apologises for WTM transport chaos
Tourism minister Barbara Follett issued an apology from the government for the transport chaos which has delays to hundreds of World Travel Market visitors.
She spoke at the start of a summit of tourism ministers organised by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation at the exhibition at London’s ExCel Arena.
Problems with the Docklands Light Railway continued yesterday with trains not running between Bank station and Shadwell – a key route from the centre of the capital to WTM.
Many people had to use replacement buses but faced long queues and delays on both modes of transport.
Further problems with the DLR caused more distruption for those attending the third day of WTM today (Wednesday).
WTM organisor Reed Exhibitions apologised for any inconvenience caused by public transport problems outside its control.
But the delays, which caused lengthy queues for those trying to reach WTM, have cast a massive shadow on London’s ability to cope with major events as it prepares to host the 2012 Olympic Games.
by Phil Davies
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