No London tube because of "faulty communication equipment." What on earth does that mean?

Question

This did include a 45 minute walk at 12.30 a.m.!

Answer 1

It means 'we are such an inefficient and over bloated organisation we can't even be bothered to give you a decent explanation that you will understand'.

It probably means 'Theres actually nothing wrong with the trains but due to current Health and Safety Legislation we are unable to revert to operating procedures we used to use before walkie talkies that work underground were invented'.

Answer 2

Get a black cab,or you were born with legs use them

Answer 3

Drivers need to be able to communicate with each other and the stations usually by radio, if this is faulty that could make running the tube by guesswork dangerous

Answer 4

it means you need to take the bus :D with loads of school children  

Answer 5

the equipment they communicate with is faulty

to you their walkie talkies have broken...

Answer 6

ALANA, WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?  THIS IS WEEK END, TAKE LIFE EASY GIRL.

I AM OFF TO SEE THE Beijing Olympic and I am not taking the bloody tube @ all so Cheerio

Answer 7

they are underground. mobiles dont work down there. for safety and security reasons they need to be able to communicate down there - possibly some relays or similar failed

Answer 8

It means you walk or go by bus.

Answer 9

It could mean anything but will probably be something to do with the signalling system