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.