#uk-power-networks

#uk-power-networks

Hundreds of homes in Herne Hill and Brixton were left without electricity due to intentional power cuts for safety reasons, as engineers conduct emergency repairs.

The London Fire Brigade said their crews could only begin firefighting at the St John's Wood substation blaze once it was safe to do so.

The £24 million contract to upgrade the Piccadilly line's power supply is crucial for introducing new trains and increasing service capacity to 27 trains per hour.