No OK to reopen Rome escalators-ministry

(ANSA) - Rome, April 15 - The transport ministry on Monday denied reports it had approved the reopening of three escalators that have forced the closure of Rome metro stops Spagna, Barberini and Repubblica.
    In a statement, the ministry said its infrastructure office had not granted permission to Rome transport company ATAC to reopen the escalators.
    It urged ATAC to send necessary documentation on the plants.