A massive power outage yesterday at 2:30 PM disrupted London’s Underground, suspending four lines and causing chaos during rush hour. Services have partially resumed, but delays persist,

with the District and Bakerloo lines still affected as of the latest updates. The outage, attributed to a National Grid fault in south-west London, lasted minutes but halted the entire network, stranding passengers and forcing evacuations.

TfL reported issues with station gates, preventing commuters from tapping out, while one passenger incurred a £140 loss due to missed connections. This incident, reported widely on X, highlights London’s reliance on its transport infrastructure and the cascading effects of technical failures. With rush-hour delays ongoing, the story remains relevant, impacting millions of commuters and businesses. It raises questions about the resilience of London’s aging infrastructure and National Grid’s accountability, especially as TfL prioritizes restoring full service. Photo by Hahifuheho, Wikimedia commons.