London subway network disrupted because of reported power outage
LONDON — Several lines on the London Underground network were suspended Monday because of a power outage, the British capital's transport authority said.
Transport for London told the PA news agency that there was a power cut in south London 'for a matter of minutes,' causing disruption to the subway network.
Two subway lines were suspended and there were severe delays and a partial suspensions on at least three other lines.
The extent or cause of the power failure wasn't immediately clear.
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