Overview

• Andy Lord told the London Assembly there is evidence some volunteer campaigners are creating graffiti so they can film themselves cleaning it up.
• Teams on the Bakerloo and Central lines are removing about 3,000 tags each week under an accelerated cleaning programme.
• Transport for London is working with the British Transport Police to investigate suspects accused of tagging for publicity.
• Andy Lord has urged volunteers to leave graffiti removal to professionals after depot washer failures hampered routine cleaning.
• New Bakerloo line trains will feature on-board CCTV and air-conditioned walk-through carriages to enhance surveillance and deter vandals.