Fake 'tube safety' email

I am sure that most people passing on this current email 'doing the rounds' offering 'advice' in the event that they become stuck, for whatever reason, on a tube train, did so out of genuine care and/or concern, however it is a hoax.

The text of the email follows:

Important Number you should note 25/July/05 09:24.

If you travel to work on the tube please note the following information: If your mobile phone has no signal (so even if you were in a tunnel) if you dial 112 it diverts to a satellite signal and puts you through to the 999 call centre. ALL phone companies have signed up and as it is a satellite service it also gives them a trace to you if you don't know where you are.

This is most definitely not the case, there is no mobile signal in a tube tunnel and neither is there access to a satellite connection, even for the few who own a sat. phone.

Wherever this information and mail originated maybe again it was with good intent but in times of heightened anxiety about personal safety 'duff gen' only adds to the confusion.

For further details go HERE.