Stray wire on track brings Piccadilly Line to a standstill (From Enfield Independent)
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Stray wire on track at Arnos Grove tube station brings Piccadilly Line to a standstill
12:23pm Thursday 7th March 2013 in News By Hermione Wright
Firefighters were called to Bounds Green tube station this morning
Severe delays are affecting journeys on the Piccadilly Line after a stray wire was discovered on the track.
Firefighters an were called to Arnos Grove and Bounds Green tube stations following reports of burning smells.
The line was suspended between Wood Green and Cockfosters tube stations from 11am while firefighters and emergency engineers from Transport for London investigated.
The wire was found at Arnos Grove tube station, and the service reopened at approximately 11.30am.
Tickets are being accepted on buses and First Capital Connect Great Northern services until delays are over.
