Memorial to London transport workers who died from coronavirus unveiled

A new permanent memorial to honour London’s transport workers who lost their lives to coronavirus has been unveiled.

The memorial has been installed on a pedestrian square on Braham Street in Aldgate.

Since March 2020, more than 100 transport workers have passed away due to coronavirus.

They worked on the Tube, trains and buses, as well as taxi and private hire services.

The memorial was unveiled by the Mayor of London and London’s Transport Commissioner at a memorial event with families, friends and colleagues of those who passed away.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said: “It’s an honour to commemorate the more than 100 transport workers who lost their lives in the service of our city.

“When the entire nation was gripped by fear they did not waver. They ensured our phenomenal NHS workers could still care for our friends and family, our shopworkers and delivery drivers could still meet our basic needs and our care workers could still look after our most vulnerable.

“They were there for us and we are duty bound to remember that we only prevailed because they persevered. This memorial will stand here for all time as an expression of the debt we owe for the sacrifice they made.”

London's Transport Commissioner, Andy Lord, said: “This memorial pays tribute to our colleagues who helped the capital when it was needed the most, but we sadly lost to coronavirus. Their tragic loss is devastating for us all and we owe them our gratitude and must never forget them.

“They played a critical part in keeping London moving throughout the pandemic. While they paid the ultimate sacrifice, I have no doubt that they also helped save many lives by ensuring other key workers, such as doctors and nurses, got to work so they could in turn help to save others.”