Transport for London (TfL) has announced that it has appointed Andie Harper to be the new Tube Lines Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Although he will officially take up the post following TfL's acquisition of Tube Lines, Andie Harper - who led the smooth and efficient transfer of Metronet from administration to TfL - will be appointed CEO (Designate) immediately and will begin working alongside current Tube Lines CEO Andrew Cleaves to ensure a smooth transition.

Andrew Cleaves will leave Tube Lines following TfL's acquisition of the company, planned by the end of June.

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TfL's acquisition of Tube Lines will effectively free London from the complex PPP structure and will provide greater flexibility to manage the Tube upgrade programme, alongside all the other improvements being delivered across London's transport network.

Following transfer, TfL's priority will be delivery of the Jubilee line upgrade as soon as possible.

TfL will also begin work to review Tube Lines' upgrade programme with the aim of delivering the line upgrades to a timetable that suits London and minimises disruption to customers and businesses, with the best possible value for money.

Mike Brown, Managing Director London Underground said: "Andie is an excellent appointment.

"He understands London's transport system through his time at London Underground and through leading Metronet's smooth and efficient transition from administration to TfL.

"He is uniquely well placed to lead the organisation through this period of change, which will deliver huge improvements for Londoners."

(CD/GK)