Transport chiefs have had to apologise after misspelling a hospital named after Queen Elizabeth on a bus stop – with the word QWEEN!
The London Bus sign for the 380 and 486 buses in Charlton, south east London should say ‘Queen Elizabeth Hospital’ but it has instead spelt the title ‘Qween’ on both sides.
It sits next to a complex of modern flats, just a stone’s throw from the historical landmark Charlton House and the red brick St Luke’s Church – which dates back to the 11th Century.
Locals say the badly-spelt sign should be changed out of respect for the late Queen.
Local Judy Moore said: ‘I think it’s funny, and I can understand how it happened – but I’m not impressed.
‘I think it should be changed, but I do think it’s funny. though.’
In the past TFL has changed the names of stations for promotions including Bond Street to Burberry Street in London Fashion Week in 2023 and Old Street to Fold Street for Samsung.
But TfL chiefs have put their hands up to the mistake in Charlton.
A spokesperson for TFL, who looks after the bus network in the capital, said: ‘We are looking to fix the typing error made on a bus stop in Charlton as soon as possible.
‘We are sorry for any inconvenience caused to customers.’