It was part of a co-ordinated attack on London's transport network, and was synchronised with three other attacks: two on the Circle line and one on a bus at Tavistock Square.
Bomba bola súčasťou koordinovaných útokov v Londýne a bola zosynchronizovaná s ďalšími troma bombami – 2 vybuchli na Circle Line a 1 v autobuse na Tavistock Square.