31 December 1940/1 January 1941: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundred and sixteenth day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 1st, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

District line: Mansion House to Aldgate East re-opened.^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 01/01/41, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/7]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 01/01/41, page 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/7]

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30/31 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundred and fifteenth day of the London Blitz.

From commencement of traffic on the 30th westbound Central line services were reversed at Marble Arch.

At 08:00 on the 31st, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[3]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[3]

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^[1] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 30/12/40 to 06:00 31/12/40, sheet 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106] ^[2] Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 31/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[3] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 27/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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29/30 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundred and fourteenth day of the London Blitz

At 17:33 on the 29th a barrage balloon cable fouled the District line track at the Cromwell Curve, between Earls Court, High Street Kensington, and Gloucester Road stations. Trains reversed at West Kensington, Parsons Green, and South Kensington.^[1]

Blackfriars station was reported as being on fire at 18:30.^[2]

Incendiary Bombs (IBs) hit the Bakerloo line London Road Depot (between Waterloo and Lambeth North) at 18:44, but no damage was caused.^[3] At 22:15 trains in and out of the Deport were suspended due to a bomb in the vicinity; clear by midnight.^[4]

District line services between St James Park and Mansion House stations were suspended at 18:45 due to the floodgates at Charing Cross (now Embankment) station being closed.^[15] Services resumed at 11:21 on the 30th.^[6]

St Paul’s and Bank stations were closed due to fires in the vicinity of each at 18:46 and 18:57 respectively, while Tottenham Court Road station was closed at 18:52 due to both fires and bombs nearby.^[7]

The windows of Whitechapel sub-station were damaged by blast at 18:51.^[8] At 19:30 glass in the station itself was broken.^[9]

IBs on the East London line track at Rotherhithe at 19:00.^[10]

At 19:15 South Kensington station roof was damaged by IBs.^[11]

The Central line Wood Lane station, between Shepherd’s Bush Acton,^[12] and the adjacent bridge over Wood Lane was set on fire by IBs 19:25.^{[13] [14]} Central line services suspended between Ealing Broadway and Queen Road (now Queensway) stations.^[15] Services between Ealing Broadway and Wood Lane, and between Queens Road and Liverpool Street, resumed at 07:44 on the 30th.^[16]

Widened Lines services were suspended between Farringdon and Aldgate and east of Farringdon were suspended at 19:15 due to dangerous buildings adjacent to the track.^[17] At 20:30 a staircase through the Widened Lines at Aldersgate (now Barbican) station) was on fire.^[18]

The roof of Moorgate sub-station was badly damaged at 19:25, and the whole structure subsequently destroyed by fire.^[19] Moorgate Street station evacuated at midnight due to adjacent dangerous buildings.^[20]

At 20:30 Chancery lane station was closed due to bombs in the vicinity, but reopened at 21:00.Bank station ticket hall was damaged at 20:49.^[21]

Also at 20:30 an IB on a Hammersmith & City line train cracked windows in it.^[22]

Signalling was affected by bombs on the track between Whitechapel and Shoreditch at 21:00.^[23]

A bomb through the District line tunnel between Westminster and Charing Cross stations damaged cables and the track, and blocked the latter with a girder and other debris, at 21:32.^[24]

The Great Northern & City line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate was suspended at 21:40 due to the failure of traction and signalling current between Drayton Park and Moorgate.^[25] Services resumed at 15:05 on the 30th.^[26]

Old Street station closed at 21:55 due to fires in the vicinity.^[27]

Aldgate East signal cabin on fire at 23:16.^[28] Services suspended between Mansion House and Whitechapel.^[29]

At 23:20 the lifts at London Bridge station were on fire, and in danger of falling down the shafts.^[30]

At 08:00 on the 30th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage and changes

District: Suspended St James Park to Aldgate East – tunnel damage (not serious) between Westminster and Charing Cross. Dangerous buoldings at Blackfriars and Mark Lane.

Metropolitan: Suspended Kings Cross to Aldgate East.

Great Northern & City: Spuspended – current failure.

Central: Suspended Queen Road to Ealing Broadway – damage at Wood Lane.^[31]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[32]

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^[1] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[2] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[3] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[4] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[5] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[6] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD1, 06:00-18:00 30/12/40, sheet 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[7] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[8] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[9] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[10] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[11] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[12] This station was just to the south of the current White City station.
^[13] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[14] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - October 1940: Damage Summary 29-30/12/40, page 7 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[15] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[16] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD1, 06:00-18:00 30/12/40, sheet 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[17] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[18] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[19] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[20] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[21] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 4 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[22] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[23] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 4 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[24] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 4 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[25] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[26] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD1, 06:00-18:00 30/12/40, sheet 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[27] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[28] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 4 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[29] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[30] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 29/12/40 to 06:00 30/12/40, sheet 4 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[31] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 30/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[32] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 30/12/40, page 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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28/29 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundred and thirteenth day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 29th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 29/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 29/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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27/28 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundred and twelfth day of the London Blitz.

At 19:00 Incendiary Bombs (IBs) on Surrey Docks (now Surrey Quays) station and sub-station were dealt with by staff, and so caused only slight damage.^{[1] [2]}

A High Explosive bomb cratered the track at Surrey Canal Junction at 19:36. Services suspended between Surrey Docks and New Cross Gate.^{[3] [4] [5]} Service resumed at 17:30 on the 29th.^[6]

IBs on New Cross station some time before 20:40 caused a serious fire, but only Southern Railway services were affected.^[7]

At 08:00 on the 28th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Bomb damage at New Cross.

Changes

East London – services suspended to New Cross.^[8]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[9]

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^[1] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 27/12/40 to 06:00 28/12/40, sheet 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - October 1940: Damage Summary 27-28/12/40, page 7 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[3] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 27/12/40 to 06:00 28/12/40, sheet 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[4] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 27/12/40 to 06:00 28/12/40, sheet 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[5] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - October 1940: Damage Summary 27-28/12/40, page 7 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[6] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D1, 06:00-18:00 29/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[7] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - October 1940: Damage Summary 27-28/12/40, page 6 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[8] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 28/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[9] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 28/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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26/27 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundred and eleventh day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 27th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 27/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 27/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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25/26 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundred and tenth day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 26th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 26/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 26/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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24/25 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundred and ninth day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 25th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 25/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 25/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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23/24 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundred and eighth day of the London Blitz.

At 19:45 on the 23rd four High Explosive (HE) bombs fell in the vicinity of the joint LMS and Metropolitan line tracks near Neasden station, with a crater between the north and southbound local roads displacing both tracks, and damaging the up fast line negative rail. At Neasden Depot there was damage to No. 22 Siding, Nos. 11 and 12 shed roads, and a concrete roadway. In the engine room at Neasden Power Station at Quainton Street, No. 10 turbine and auxiliary equipment was damaged, but another five generators remained operational. Four staff were injured.^[1][2][3][4] All services were suspended between Willesden Green and Wembley Park, with services on the fast lines resumed at 22:30. A temporary bus service operated between Willesden Green and Wembley Park between 22:28 and 22:45, and all services were normal from the start of traffic on the 24th.^[5]

At 08:00 on the 24th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Neasden power station, one generating set affected.

Changes

No change after temporary stoppage Willesden – Wembley.^[6]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[7]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - October 1940: Damage Summary 23-24/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - October 1940: Damage Summary 23-24/12/40, page 5 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[3] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 23/12/40 to 06:00 24/12/40, sheet 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[4] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 26/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[5] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 23/12/40 to 06:00 24/12/40, sheet 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1105]
^[6] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 24/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[7] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 24/12/40, page 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

22/23 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundred and seventh day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 23rd, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil. ^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil. ^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 23/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 23/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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21/22 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundred and sixth day of the London Blitz.

High explosive bomb on Victoria mainline station at 19:03 on the 21st broke canopy and window glass in the Underground station.^[1][2]

At 08:00 on the 22nd, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[3]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[4]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - October 1940: Damage Summary 21-22/12/40, page 6 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 21/11/40 to 06:00 22/11/40, sheet 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[3] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 22/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[4] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 22/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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20/21 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundred and fifth day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 21st, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 21/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 21/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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19/20 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundred and fourth day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 20th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 20/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 20/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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18/19 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundred and third day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 19th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 19/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 19/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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17/18 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundred and second day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 18th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 18/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 18/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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16/17 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundred and first day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 17th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 17/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 17/12/40, page 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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15/16 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

One hundredth day of the London Blitz.

Nearby bombs broke the glass of the dome over the lift shaft of the Northern line Elephant & Castle station at 21:15 on the 15th.^[1]

At 08:00 on the 16th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Piccadilly line reopened between Wood Green and Arnos Grove. ^[2] Piccadilly line services now normal. ^[3]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil. ^[4]

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^[1] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form C2, 18:00 16/12/40 to 17:00 09/12/40, sheet 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 16/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[3] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 15/12/40 to 06:00 16/12/40, sheet 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[4] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 16/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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14/15 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

Ninety-ninth day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 15th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil. ^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil. ^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 15/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 15/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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13/14 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

Ninety-eighth day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 14th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 14/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 14/12/40, page 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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12/13 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

Ninety-seventh day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 13th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil. ^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil. ^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 13/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 13/12/40, page 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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11/12 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

Ninety-sixth day of the London Blitz.

At 19:22 on the 11th high explosive and incendiary bombs landed a quarter of a mile north-east of Amersham station. No damage to track or station.^[1]

At 08:00 on the 12th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[2]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[3]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - October 1940: Damage Summary 11-12/12/40, page 9 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 12/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[3] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 12/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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10/11 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

Ninety-fifth day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 11th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[2]

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^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 11/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 11/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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9/10 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

Ninety-fourth day of the London Blitz.

Services suspended between Golders Green and Camden Town from 07:40 to 10:15 on the 9th due to an unexploded bomb over the tunnel near Chalk Farm station.^[1]

At 08:00 on the 10th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[2]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[3]

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^[1] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD1, 06:00-18:00 09/12/40, sheet 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 10/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[3] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 10/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

8/9 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

Ninety-third day of the London Blitz.

At 19:30 on the 8th a bomb through the Metropolitan line tunnel near the canal bridge between Baker Street and the disused Lord’s^[1] stations cratered and scattered debris on the track, and damaged the positive rail. Three High Tension feeder cables between Neasden Power House and Baker Street sub-station were also knocked out.^[2][3] Services suspended between Wembley Park and Baker Street until commencement of traffic on the 9th, when services were resumed under a speed restriction.^[4]

A fire damaged the station canopy, the booking hall, and two retail units at Mark Lane station.^[5]

Northern line services between London Bridge and Clapham Common were suspended at 21:03 due to an unexploded bomb in Kennington Park Road.^[6] Suspension later restricted to Moorgate to Kennington.^[7] Services between Moorgate and London Bridge resumed at 13:52 on the 9th, and between London Bridge and Kennington at 16:28.^[8]

Between 22:30 and 23:20 District line services between St James’s Park and Mansion House were suspended due to bombs falling near the tunnel at Blackfriars.^[9]

Widened line services between King’s Cross and Farringdon Street were suspended at 02:10 on the 9th due to unsafe buildings adjacent to the track.^[10] Clear for LPTB traffic by 12:15 on the same day.^[11]

At 08:00 on the 9th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Land mine near London Bridge dislocating Southern and Tube services; hope to clear it during day.

Changes

Services restricted

Northern Tube suspended between Moorgate and Kennington (LM London Bridge).
Waterloo & City line closed due to flooding from damaged mains.

Correction to last report
Piccadilly line suspended (not shuttle service) Wood Green to Arnos Grove; suspension made for traffic reasons.^[12]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[13]

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^[1] losed since 19/11/39 – see also 15/16 November 1940.
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - October 1940: Damage Summary 08-09/12/40, page 5 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5] ^[3] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 08/12/40 to 06:00 09/12/40, sheet 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[4] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 08/12/40 to 06:00 09/12/40, sheet 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[5] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 08/12/40 to 06:00 09/12/40, sheet 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[6] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 08/12/40 to 06:00 09/12/40, sheet 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[7] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - October 1940: Damage Summary 09-10/12/40, page 5 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5] ^[8] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD1, 06:00-18:00 09/12/40, sheet 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[9] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 08/12/40 to 06:00 09/12/40, sheet 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[10] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 08/12/40 to 06:00 09/12/40, sheet 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[11] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD1, 06:00-18:00 09/12/40, sheet 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[12] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 09/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[13] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 09/12/40, page 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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7/8 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

Ninety-second day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 8th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 08/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 08/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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6/7 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

Ninety-first day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 7th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 07/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 07/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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5/6 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

Ninetieth day of the London Blitz.

At 08:00 on the 6th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Nil.^[1]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[2]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 06/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 06/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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4/5 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

Eighty-ninth day of the London Blitz.

From 08:00on the 4th northbound Bakerloo line trains reversed at Queen Park, while southbound services reversed at Harrow, with the bus service between Queens Park and Willesden still in place. Through services resumed at 10:00, and Queen’s Park station reopened at 16:50 on the 4th.^[1][2]

Normal working resumed at Holloway Road station – closed since 14 October – at the commencement of services on the 5th.^[3]

At 08:00 on the 5th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.

Changes

Piccadilly line between Kings Cross and Finsbury Park now open.^[4]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[5]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - October 1940: Damage Summary 04-05/11/40, page 7 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD1, 06:00-18:00 04/13/40, sheet 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[3] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 04/12/40 to 06:00 05/12/40, sheet 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[4]Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 05/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[5]Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 05/12/40, page 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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3/4 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

Eighty-eighth day of the London Blitz.

Northbound Bakerloo line services reversed at Paddington from 22:03 on the 3rd due to High Explosive damage at Queen’s Park. The down electric line was buckled, and the up line covered in debris, but the LMS fast lines unaffected and working as normal. Services suspended between Kilburn Park and Willesden from the start of traffic on the 4th, and a replacement bus service introduced.^[1][2]

At 08:00 on the 4th, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

LPTB damage at Queen’s Park. Services suspended Queen’s Park – Willesden. Probably resumes today. Bus service in operation.^[3]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[4]

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^[1] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - October 1940: Damage Summary 03-04/11/40, page 7 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[2] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form RWD2, 18:00 03/11/40 to 06:00 04/11/40, sheet 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[3] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 04/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[4] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 04/12/40, page 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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2/3 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

Eighty-seventh day of the London Blitz.

Sloane Square re-opened 12:30 on the 2nd.^[1]

At 08:00 on the 3rd, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

Nil.^[3]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[3]|

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^[1] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D1, 06:00-18:00 02/11/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 03/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[3] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 03/12/40, page 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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1/2 December 1940: The London Underground on this day 75 years ago

Eighty-sixth day of the London Blitz.

High Explosive bomb in the vicinity of Bow Road station at 19:15 on the 1st broke windows in the ticket hall and signal box, and caused other minor damage. Services suspended for ten minutes for examination of track.^[1]

At 08:00 on the 2nd, the following working conditions were reported:

New damage

None reported.^[2]

Unexploded Bombs

Nil.^[3]

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^[1] Railway Executive Committee: Files: Form D2, 18:00 01/12/40 to 06:00 02/12/40, sheet 2 [Kew: National Archives, reference AN 2/1106]
^[2] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 02/12/40, page 1 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]
^[3] Ministry of Home Security, Key Points Intelligence Directorate: Reports and Papers, Daily Reports - November 1940: Railway Situation Report at 08:00 02/12/40, page 3 [Kew: National Archives, reference HO 201/5]

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