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Any problems?There's a bit of trouble on the tube with minor delays on the Circle Line following an earlier signal failure at High Street Kensington and delays on the Northern Line between Camden Town and Edgware after a passenger incident at Brent Cross.

The Blackwall Tunnel has reopened after a broken down vehicle closed it earlier this afternoon. Traffic is moving slowly on the southbound A12 with delays expected on East India Dock Road.

Any Problems? Public transport users can rejoice this evening as there are no problems currently reported anywhere on the network.

There are no problems on the roads in east London, although the Woolwich Ferry is reduced to a one-boat service due to a mechanical fault.

Any Problems? Watch out for minor delays on the Overground, Circle and Hammersmith and City this evening.

Other parts of the transport network, however, are running without delays and the roads are clear.

Canary Wharf commuters suffered major delays today when the Jubilee line was suspended during the morning peak. The problem was compounded by the suspension of the Metropolitan line.

The Jubilee line was suspended between Stanmore and Wembley Park with severe delays along the remainder of the route. The chaos was caused by failure to finish overnight work.

Pop sensation Rihanna has released a video of her tube journey to The O2.

The singer who played ten dates at the North Greenwich venue last month shocked gig goers as she and her considerable entourage opted to take the Jubilee Line.

Rihanna fans got a pre-gig treat last night when the pop star hopped on the tube to North Greenwich.

The singer was snapped by a fellow passenger on the Jubilee Line heading to her 02 Arena show.

Any problems? The Tube is running smoothly apart from the ever-troubled Circle and District lines. On the roads, an earlier accident that affected the Woolwich Road Flyover (A102/A206) (Greenwich) has been cleared and traffic is flowing well again. Meanwhile, the Woolwich Ferry is still operating a one-boat service today.

Any Problems? A signal failure at Stratford is currently causing minor delays on the Jubilee line, so expect a sticky trip home. Good services are running on other routes, although a planned closure of part of the Circle and District lines is in effect. The roads in east London are clear at the moment.

Transport police are looking for information on two men in connection with a series of phone thefts on the Tube and DLR.

It comes after seven youths from across south and east London were charged with conspiracy to steal in relation to 14 incidents between February and April.

Any problems? Minor delays are occurring between Willesden Junction and Richmond "due to non-availability of staff". Elsewhere, with full staff, the Tube and DLR are running smoothly. On the roads, earlier problems on Aspen Way, Poplar, have been sorted, presumably with the involvement of some staff, and everything is now flowing well.

A dramatic rise in the number of cable thefts has hit DLR and Underground services over the last year.

British Transport Police said figures for crime overall were down but instances of stolen railway property saw a huge increase, while robbery and fraud were also up.

Any problems? According to TfL there are no major disruptions across the Tube and DLR network. On the roads, earlier problems on the A2 at Blackheath Hill, following an accident, have been sorted out.

Any problems? There are severe delays on the Overground between Richmond and Stratford due to a signal failure at Gospel Oak and also between Euston and Watford Junction due to a signal failure at Stonebridge Park.

All Tube lines are reporting a good service along with the DLR. The roads look clear too.

The RMT union has confirmed that strike action due to start next week has been suspended following an agreement with London Underground over two sacked drivers

It follows the decision by LU to re-emply driver Eamonn Lynch, whose dismissal was held ot have been unfair by an employment tribunal.

The DLR is part suspended between Canning Town and West Silvertown due a vehicle striking a bridge. All Tube lines are reporting a good service along with the Overground. The roads are clear too.

The RMT union has announced the dates of two stoppages on London Underground.

The first walkout by Tube drivers will be between 9.01pm on May 16 and 9pm on May 20, followed by a second strike between 9.01pm on June 13 and 9pm on June 17.

Any problems? The Jubilee line is reporting a good service along with all other Tube lines. The DLR and roads look good too. However the Overground is experiencing minor delays between Kilburn High Road and Watford Junction due to an earlier faulty track at Watford Junction.

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Any problems? Severe delays are occurring on the Central line due to an earlier faulty train at Bank. All other Tube lines are reporting a good service along with the DLR. There is no service between Watford Junction and Willesden Junction on the Overground.

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A large number of people are expected in central London on Friday for the Royal Wedding celebrations so TFL have issued some travel advice.

London's transport commissioner Peter Hendy, said: "We are working with our partners to ensure that everyone can get around safely and easily, and that people not involved with the celebrations can continue to move around the city with the minimum of disruption.

Any problems? After the chaos of the last few days, the Tube system seems calm, although the Northern line is part suspended between Archway and High Barnet. On the roads, an earlier broken-down vehicle in the northbound bore of the Blackwall tunnel has been cleared. Signals are all out at Silvertown Way at Victoria Docks (A1011) demanding extra care.