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Northern Line suspended due to 'signal failure' Northern Line: London Underground disruption due to 'signal failure'
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The entire Northern Line on the London Underground has been suspended due to a signal systems failure at the main control centre. Passengers are facing travel disruption after an entire London Underground line was suspended due to a signal systems failure at the main control centre.
The line was suspended at about 06:30 BST and Tube tickets are being accepted on Southeastern and Thameslink trains, as well as on trams and buses. One commuter tweeted that he "hated the Northern Line", which was suspended just before 06:00 BST.
Both the Bakerloo line and Metropolitan line have minor delays while a new signalling system is established. More than 800,000 people use the Tube line, which connects transport hubs Waterloo, Kings Cross and Euston, every day.
Transport for London said it was "working hard to restore the service." Transport for London said it was "working hard to restore the service".
Tube tickets are being accepted on Southeastern and Thameslink trains, as well as on trams and buses.
The delays come as schools open for the new term this week and one commuter tweeted that he "hated the Northern Line".The delays come as schools open for the new term this week and one commuter tweeted that he "hated the Northern Line".
Both the Bakerloo line and Metropolitan line also have minor delays as a result of the signals failure.
Brian Woodhead, London Underground's director of customer service, said: "I am extremely sorry for the disruption suffered by customers on the Northern line today following a signalling system failure at our control centre.Brian Woodhead, London Underground's director of customer service, said: "I am extremely sorry for the disruption suffered by customers on the Northern line today following a signalling system failure at our control centre.
"Our engineers are working hard to fix the problem and restore a full service as quickly as possible.""Our engineers are working hard to fix the problem and restore a full service as quickly as possible."