The role of Metronet Rail in restoring underground railway services at Aldgate and Edgware Road following the London, UK, bombings on July 7th 2005 is described. Once the sites were handed back from the Metropolitan Police, Metronet were able to return Aldgate to service in seven days and Edgware Road in eight. The bomb at Aldgate had caused major damage to cables used for signalling, power and communications, but no structural damage to the tunnel. One of the major challenges was removing the train from the tunnel. At Edgware, site damage was confined to signalling, power and communications cables, but it was difficult to gain access to them due to their placement. Metronet also took the opportunity for extra maintenance activities to track and signalling whilst the Circle Line was closed between High Street Kensington and Edgware Road. Metronet staff also had a role in helping the injured by supporting rescue efforts and establishing that the sites were safe for the emergency services.
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