London bombings report criticises 'antiquated' communications

The response to the July 7 bombings in London was hampered by "inadequate" or "non-existent" communications systems and over-reliance on mobile phone networks, a new report stated on Monday, according to the FT.

"The lack of a functioning underground communication network - "a significant problem for London", according to Met chief Sir Ian Blair - was highlighted 18 years ago in the official inquiry into the Kings Cross disaster."

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