A tube train was sent into the path of another train during rush hour.  Transport for London said a “signal irregularity” caused a westbound train to end up on the eastbound track heading directly towards another train in Plaistow station.  A senior Tube source said: ‘A signal fault like this has all the potential for a major disaster’.  Shortly after leaving the station, the driver realized that that she was going the wrong way and slammed on the breaks.  Services were suspended for about six hours while an investigation took place.  A fault was found with the signalling equipment at Plaistow station.

A tube train was sent into the path of another train during rush hour.  Services were suspended for about six hours while an investigation took place.  A fault was found with the signalling equipment at Plaistow station.