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Thursday, 18 July, 2002, 10:35 GMT 11:35 UK
The Tube strike in pictures
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Commuters have faced long delays getting to work in London as a strike by workers has brought the underground to a virtual standstill.

Travellers will face more delays getting home again on Thursday evening before the strike is due to end at 2000 BST.

BBC News Online looks at some of the images from Thursday's travel chaos.

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Nearly 90% of trains remained unused at Tube depots

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Travellers arrived at stations to find them closed

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Liverpool Street station is usually busy with people

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Commuters are advised to try other ways of travelling

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Many people opted to walk rather than face busy buses

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A cyclist pedals through the rush hour delays


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