LONDON TERRORIST ATTACK - RAIL SERVICES UPDATE at 14.00

Thursday 7 Jul 2005

LONDON TERRORIST ATTACK - RAIL SERVICES UPDATE at 14.00

Region & Route:: National

Main-line rail services continue to run as near normal service as possible. People are asked not to make any unnecessary journeys into London today. The majority of main line stations and train services remain open (some, such as Liverpool Street and Euston are to open shortly) and running although some stations may be closed at short notice for security reasons. King’s Cross station is likely to remain closed for some time although we are working with the police to reopen a small part of the station for surburban services later today. Security arrangements have been stepped up at all stations across the network. The London bus and tube network is presently closed. We will provide regular updates throughout the day and passengers are advised to allow more time for their journey home.

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