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Signal failure causes delays on District line

PUBLISHED: 12:37 25 May 2018

Signal failure causes minor delays on the District Line. PICTURE: Peter Skuce.

Signal failure causes minor delays on the District Line. PICTURE: Peter Skuce.

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Travellers hoping to use the District line this afternoon can expect minor delays on the Tube due to a signal failure.

A signal failure at Acton Town has led to a suspended service from Barking to Upminster and minor delays on the rest of the line.

London buses, C2C and Great Western are accepting valid London Underground tickets via any reasonable route.

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