On Fri, 15 Aug 2003 17:54:25 +0100, "spammy" wrote:


"Robin Mayes" wrote in message
. ..
That there arn't any posts about the power cuts in America and the chaos
it
caused on the New York subway. Perhaps CJD might have realised that us
knuckle-scraping morons might actually be needed to come and rescue him
one
day?



ok then. so what would happen to the tube if london's power got cut? im
guessing theres no auxillary system in place....is there? i think i remember
something about them having their own fossil fuel power generators...

There is a back up.

Greenwich power station stands ready to provide a back if the Grid
fails.

Rob.
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rob at robertwoolley dot co dot uk