More water fountains are being provided for thirsty rail passengers on the platforms of the London Overground network.
The taps for people to refill water bottles are being put in to help reduce single-use plastic drinks.
Another six have been installed on the North London and Liverpool Street lines at Bethnal Green, Bush Hill Park, Chingford, Gospel Oak, Highams Park and Homerton stations.
They have been added to the 22 already set up by TfL on the Overground — with the Mayor of London hoping to encourage those on the move to refill their own ‘reusable’ bottles.
“I’m determined to reduce use of single-use plastic,” mayor Sadiq Khan said. “We’re installing more dispensers as it’s important for people to stay hydrated and cool when travelling.”
The average London commuter buys at least three plastic water bottles a week - adding up to 175 a year - TfL points out.
City Hall has a deal with Thames Water to install 100 dispensers in public spaces. It also runs a ‘refill London’ scheme to encourage restaurants, cafés and businesses to set up free refill fountains.
Several of the new dispensers are on what becomes the Overground’s ‘Weaver’ line in October, running from Liverpool Street to Cheshunt, Enfield Town and Chingford.
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