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Power failure hits Tube as thousands expected to descend on London to pay tribute to Queen
No Picadilly line between Hyde Park Corner and Cockfosters. Several stations also closed on Victoria line
The London Underground has been hit by a power failure as thousands of mourners are expected to descend on the capital to pay tribute to the late Queen.
Transport for London said the issue means there is no Piccadilly line service between Hyde Park Corner and Cockfosters.
There are "severe delays" on the rest of the line.
It has also been reported that the Victoria line is suspended because of power supply problems, with several stations closed including Oxford Circus.
List of station closures
- Warren Street (fix electrical fault)
- Oxford Circus (fix electrical fault)
- King's Cross St Pancras (fix electrical fault)
- Burnham Rail Station (planned closure)
- East Acton (platform reconstruction)
- Hampstead (unavailability of staff)
- Mornington Crescent (prevent overcrowding)
- Taplow Rail Station (planned closure)