TfL Tube announcements will tell London Underground commuters to 'look up' for people who need a seat

New Tube announcements will tell commuters to "look up" for people who may be in greater need of a seat.

Transport for London will be trialling the announcements across the London Underground network from this week.

It comes after a campaign was set up by customer Corry Shaw who uses a 'Please Offer Me a Seat' badge.

More than 4,000 people signed a petition backing for the announcements to be made on the London Underground.

The announcement will be played in stations and carriages from this week and will say: "Please look up to see if anyone needs your seat more than you do."

According to TfL, more than 30,000 'Please Offer Me a Seat' badges have been issued to disabled customers and those with invisible conditions.

Around 84 percent of people using the badge have an invisible condition.

Ms Shaw said that she found that the majority of passengers on the Tube avoid eye contact, sometimes unintentionally, which can make it difficult to find a seat.

She added: "I would really like to express my gratitude to the thousands of people that signed the petition and helped me spread the word on social media. I am excited that Please Look Up messages are now moving forward so that we can improve the lives of thousands of passengers every day."

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said: "Having spoken to Corry Shaw about her Look Up campaign, I have been determined to make it a reality on London's transport network.

"It's a fantastic initiative, and I hope it helps thousands of people get around London more safely and easily, while increasing awareness of disability among Londoners."

According to TfL, the New York Transport Authority has expressed an interest in the scheme.