Major Power Outage Cripples London Transport, Sparks Calls for Inquiry

May 12, 2025
Major Power Outage Cripples London Transport, Sparks Calls for Inquiry
  • A separate line-side fire near Tottenham Hale further exacerbated travel disruptions, impacting services to Stansted Airport and other routes.

  • Although power was quickly restored, resetting critical systems delayed services until 8 PM on May 12.

  • By late afternoon, extensive delays persisted across several lines, with some still suspended.

  • Passengers expressed frustration over the lack of timely information regarding the disruptions, particularly those arriving from flights.

  • TfL's chief operating officer, Claire Mann, acknowledged the disruption and apologized to affected customers, emphasizing efforts to restore service swiftly.

  • In light of the recent outages, the transport trade union TSSA has called for an inquiry to prevent future occurrences.

  • The British government has initiated an investigation into the country's energy resilience, raising concerns about the security of critical infrastructure.

  • Fans attending a 21 Pilots concert faced travel challenges, with many considering expensive Uber rides before opting to wait for the Tube to reopen.

  • A major power outage disrupted the Transport for London (TfL) network, affecting multiple Underground lines and the Elizabeth Line.

  • The power cut occurred around 2:30 PM, lasting only a few minutes, with electricity restored shortly after.

  • TfL reported a 'good service' on parts of the Elizabeth Line, except for the affected section.

  • Authorities attributed the disruption to an issue with the National Grid, which led to a complete shutdown of services.

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