TfL Tube delays: Faulty track at Holborn cripples entire Central Line sparking misery for London Underground commuters

The collapse of the Central line caused huge crowding at stations such as Bond Street on Thursday (Picture: @MDLThomson/Twitter)

Central line commuters were facing nightmare delays on their journey home on Thursday evening.

There were severe delays across the line, which runs from west London to Essex, because of a faulty track at Holborn station.

Transport for London (TfL) said: "We're now running with severe delays across the entire line.

"This is due to a faulty track at Holborn. Engineers are fixing the fault. We'll continue to update you all."

@TfL there is a good service on the Jublee line so why are the gates closed at Bond Street. No announcements. Nothing. What’s going on! How long will I be here! 🙁 pic.twitter.com/HlamHwSTnc

— Michael Thomson (@MDLThomson)

November 29, 2018

The delays caused huge disruption at central London stations, with one picture posted on Twitter showing a packed concourse at Bond Street.

TfL also warned of crowding at Oxford Circus. It said: "Please be aware the station currently has crowd control measures in place.

Oxford Circus: please be aware the station currently has crowd control measures in place.

Entry may be slow into the station. If you can - please use a nearby station to complete your journey.

— Central line (@centralline)

November 29, 2018

"Entry may be slow into the station. If you can - please use a nearby station to complete your journey."

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