Long delays are being reported on a motorway close to Stansted Airport, with National Highways warning that the disruption is set to continue and will likely impact rush-hour journeys.
Southbound traffic on the M11 in Essex has been brought to a halt between Junction 7 (Harlow) and Junction 6 (M25 Interchange) following a serious crash in the early hours of Wednesday, February 4.
The incident happened at around 12.50am near the Stansted Airport junction, where a car overturned and came to rest upside down.
National Highways confirmed: "The collision involves a vehicle which has overturned and has come to rest on its roof on the verge adjacent to the carriageway."
Footage from motorway cameras shows extensive queues stretching along the southbound carriageway, where all lanes remain closed.
An exact reopening time has not been given. However, National Highways said in a post on social media platform X that the closure is expected to stay in place for several hours while police carry out investigative work.
Emergency services are currently at the scene, with traffic officers in attendance to help manage the congestion.
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DLR resumes good service
Tuesday 3 February 2026 11:57 , Nuray BulbulThe DLR is providing a good service.
Minor delays on the DLR
Tuesday 3 February 2026 11:44 , Nuray BulbulThere are minor delays between Bank and Lewisham due to an earlier animal on the track at South Quay.
There is a good service on all other DLR routes.
Disruption to Elizabeth line services between Romford and Shenfield expected until 12pm
Tuesday 3 February 2026 11:29 , Nuray BulbulA train fault earlier this morning, combined with a speed restriction in the Brentwood area, is causing disruption on some lines. Elizabeth line trains may be delayed by up to 10 minutes or subject to changes.
Services are expected to return to normal by 12pm.
Woolwich Ferry resumes good service
Tuesday 3 February 2026 11:18 , Nuray BulbulThe Woolwich Ferry is now running again with no issues.
Woolwich Ferry still suspended
Tuesday 3 February 2026 11:06 , Nuray BulbulThe Woolwich Ferry is still suspended due to high winds.
Hammersmith and City line resumes good service
Tuesday 3 February 2026 10:51 , Nuray BulbulThe Hammersmith and City line is now providing a good service.
Circle line resumes good service
Tuesday 3 February 2026 10:41 , Nuray BulbulThe Circle line is now providing a good service.
Cambridge Heath Station to close early
Tuesday 3 February 2026 10:31 , Nuray BulbulOn Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4, and Thursday 5 February, Cambridge Heath Station will close at around 23:35.
The last trains from the station are:
- 22:48 to Cheshunt
- 23:03 to Enfield Town
- 23:31 to Liverpool Street
Passengers are advised to use local London Buses services.
A very limited replacement bus service is running southbound only from Cheshunt and Enfield Town towards Liverpool Street, calling at the station at 00:48 and 01:19.
Disruption between Wimbledon and Clapham Junction expected until 12
Tuesday 3 February 2026 10:18 , Nuray BulbulFollowing a fault on a train between Wimbledon and Clapham Junction all lines have reopened.
As service recovers, trains may still be delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 12pm.
Metropolitan line update
Tuesday 3 February 2026 10:06 , Nuray BulbulThe Metropolitan line is now reporting minor delays.
A113 road closure
Tuesday 3 February 2026 09:55 , Nuray BulbulThe A113 in New Wanstead is currently closed in all directions between Hermon Hill and High Street due to a collision.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes while the incident is being cleared.
Traffic delays on the A406
Tuesday 3 February 2026 09:43 , Nuray BulbulTraffic is moving slowly on the southbound approach, with tailbacks stretching back to Chiswick High Road.
There are also queues northbound, so drivers should expect delays in both directions.
The disruption is being caused by Thames Water utility works on the A205 Mortlake Road at the junction with Kew Road, where temporary traffic lights are in place while work is carried out.
Allow extra time if you’re travelling through the area.
Hammersmith and City line update
Tuesday 3 February 2026 09:31 , Nuray BulbulThe Hammersmith and City line is now operating with minor delays.
Amended morning Southeastern trains
Tuesday 3 February 2026 09:18 , Nuray BulbulEngineering work is taking place in the Maidstone East area, closing some lines until Friday.
The 08:25 London Victoria to Ashford International via Maidstone East service will be diverted after Otford to run via Tonbridge, and will call additionally at Tonbridge, Paddock Wood, Marden, Staplehurst, and Pluckley.
The 08:28 London Charing Cross to Maidstone East service will stop additionally at Kemsing, East Malling, and Barming.
Circle line update
Tuesday 3 February 2026 09:07 , Nuray BulbulThe Circle line is now operating with minor delays.
Morning rush at Waterloo Station
Tuesday 3 February 2026 08:57 , Nuray Bulbul
Passengers wait on the platform at Waterloo Station this morning as the commute gets underway in central London.
Mildmay line resumes good service
Tuesday 3 February 2026 08:49 , Nuray BulbulThe Mildmay line is now providing a good service.
Woolwich Ferry suspended
Tuesday 3 February 2026 08:40 , Nuray BulbulThe Woolwich Ferry is suspended due to high winds.
Circle line update
Tuesday 3 February 2026 08:28 , Nuray BulbulThe Circle line is currently reporting severe delays due to a faulty train at Farringdon.
Metropolitan line update
Tuesday 3 February 2026 08:21 , Nuray BulbulThe Metropolitan line is part suspended between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Aldgate while TfL fix a faulty train at Farringdon.
Severe delays on the Hammersmith and City line
Tuesday 3 February 2026 08:13 , Nuray BulbulSevere delays while TfL fix a faulty train at Farringdon.
Minor delays on the Circle line
Tuesday 3 February 2026 08:05 , Nuray BulbulMinor delays while TfL fix a faulty train at Farringdon.
Mildmay line update
Tuesday 3 February 2026 07:53 , Nuray BulbulMildmay line is currently reporting minor delays.
Disruption between Stowmarket and Norwich until approximately 9am
Tuesday 3 February 2026 07:42 , Nuray BulbulThe failed freight train in the Diss area has now been moved, allowing lines to reopen.
As services recover, some trains between Stowmarket and Norwich may still be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until 9am.
Impacted routes
Between London Liverpool Street / Ipswich and Norwich
Woolwich Ferry suspended
Tuesday 3 February 2026 07:32 , Nuray BulbulThe Woolwich Ferry is suspended due to high winds.
Metropolitan line update
Tuesday 3 February 2026 07:22 , Nuray BulbulMetropolitan line is now providing a full service but with severe delays.
Severe delays on the Mildmay line
Tuesday 3 February 2026 07:11 , Nuray BulbulSevere delays while Network Rail fix a points failure in the Harlesden area.
Metropolitan line part suspended
Tuesday 3 February 2026 07:01 , Nuray BulbulNo service between Watford and Harrow-on-the-Hill while Tfl fix a signal failure at Moor Park.
Severe delays between Amersham / Chesham and Harrow-on-the-Hill.
Tickets are being accepted by London overground and on London buses.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
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Delays between Hitchin and Cambridge expected until 12:30
Monday 2 February 2026 11:54 , Nuray BulbulAn operational issue between Hitchin and Cambridge has blocked some lines, leading to delays of up to 15 minutes on affected services.
Disruption is expected to continue until 12:30.
Passengers travelling towards London should be prepared for delays and are advised to check services before travelling and allow extra time for their journeys today.
Amended London Northwestern Railway services
Monday 2 February 2026 11:42 , Nuray BulbulOvernight engineering work between North Wembley and Watford Junction / Bletchley will close some lines until Friday.
During this period, the following London Euston to Northampton services will stop at Bushey for drop-off only:
- Monday to Thursday: 22:09, 22:39, 23:42
- Tuesday to Friday: 00:09
The 00:39 service from London Euston to Northampton will not call at Bushey.
Eastbound trains skip Barons Court until June 7
Monday 2 February 2026 11:25 , Nuray BulbulFrom Monday, January 19 to Sunday, June 7, eastbound trains will not stop at Barons Court.
Passengers travelling eastbound from Barons Court should take westbound District or Piccadilly line trains and change to eastbound services at Hammersmith.
Those travelling eastbound to Barons Court should continue to West Kensington on the District line or Earls Court on the Piccadilly line and then change to westbound services.
Buses replace trains between Horsham and Dorking
Monday 2 February 2026 11:14 , Nuray BulbulA landslip between Horsham and Dorking (Main) has disrupted train services, with no trains running between these stations until Monday February 16 while repair work takes place.
Buses will replace trains on this section, and the stations affected include Warnham, Ockley, and Holmwood.
An hourly service will continue to operate between Dorking and London Victoria, and passengers from Horsham can use alternative Southern and Thameslink services to London Bridge and London Victoria via Gatwick Airport.
Woolwich Ferry providing a good service
Monday 2 February 2026 10:59 , Nuray BulbulThe Woolwich Ferry along with other river buses are all providing a smooth service.
A406 update
Monday 2 February 2026 10:46 , Nuray BulbulTraffic on the A406 North Circular is moving freely this morning with no serious delays reported.
Disruption between Southampton Central and Brockenhurst expected until 4pm
Monday 2 February 2026 10:34 , Nuray BulbulA signalling fault between Southampton Central and Brockenhurst is forcing trains to operate at reduced speeds on all lines. As a result, services may be delayed by up to 40 minutes, cancelled, or revised.
Disruption is expected to continue until 4pm.
Routes impacted
South Western Railway between London Waterloo / Winchester and Bournemouth, and also between London Waterloo and Poole / Weymouth
No serious delays on the A12
Monday 2 February 2026 10:21 , Nuray BulbulThe A12 is now free of any serious delays.
However, drivers can still expect moderate delays of one to three minutes.
London Fields station to close early
Monday 2 February 2026 10:11 , Nuray BulbulThe station is expected to close around 23:30.
The last trains depart at 22:50 to Cheshunt, 23:05 to Enfield Town, and 23:29 to Liverpool Street. Passengers are advised to use local London Buses services.
A very limited replacement bus is running southbound only from Cheshunt and Enfield Town toward Liverpool Street, calling at the station at 00:48 and 01:19.
Transformation of one of London's busiest Tube stations takes major step forward
Monday 2 February 2026 09:57 , Nuray BulbulTransport for London has confirmed plans to accelerate a major redevelopment of South Kensington Tube Station, moving ahead with its modernisation and redesign.
The station, the 13th busiest in London, serves over 30 million passengers annually and provides access to world-famous museums, hospitals, and university campuses. TfL notes that an estimated 500,000 potential journeys are missed each year due to the lack of step-free access.
The £110 million project will introduce step-free access to the District, Circle, and Piccadilly line platforms, a new accessible entrance on Thurloe Street, and the reopening of a disused platform to increase capacity.
Find out more here.
Staggering amount owed by diplomats in unpaid London congestion charges
Monday 2 February 2026 09:46 , Nuray BulbulForeign diplomats in London owe £165 million in unpaid congestion charges, Transport for London has revealed. The US embassy tops the list with £15.9 million, followed by China, Japan, and India.
TfL says diplomats aren’t exempt, though the US embassy disagrees. The debts date back to 2003 when the charge began at £5 a day, rising to £15 by September 2025. Non-electric drivers currently pay £18 a day in central London, with £180 fines for non-payment.
Read more here.
Delays on the M25
Monday 2 February 2026 09:30 , Nuray BulbulTraffic is building on the M25 anticlockwise between junctions J26 and J25.
Drivers are currently experiencing around 10 minutes of extra travel time.
Congestion is active but normal traffic conditions are expected to return between 09:30 and 09:45 this morning
Central line resumes good service
Monday 2 February 2026 09:13 , Nuray BulbulThe Central line is now providing a good service.
Bakerloo line resumes good service
Monday 2 February 2026 09:04 , Nuray BulbulThe Bakerloo line is now providing a good service.
Minor delays on the Bakerloo line
Monday 2 February 2026 08:53 , Nuray BulbulMinor delays between Harrow & Wealdstone and Queen's Park due to an earlier faulty train at Wembley Central.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Traffic delays this morning
Monday 2 February 2026 08:42 , Nuray BulbulRoad users and bus passengers are experiencing additional travel times across several routes this morning.
On Ardleigh Green Road, Gubbins Lane, Squirrels Heath Road, and Gooshays Drive, journeys are taking around 15–20 minutes longer than usual.
On the Southend Arterial Road, delays are slightly longer, averaging 25–30 minutes.
Elsewhere, North Street heading away from Romford is seeing minor delays of one to three minutes.
Drivers should also expect additional congestion on the westbound A13 and M11 southbound during peak periods, as traffic diverts onto alternative routes.
Delays on the A406
Monday 2 February 2026 08:29 , Nuray BulbulTraffic is slow westbound on Sterling Way, with queues extending beyond Crooked Billet roundabout.
Drivers are advised to use an alternative route and expect delays.
Meanwhile, the A406 North Circular Road westbound at the junction with the A10 Great Cambridge Road is currently blocked due to a vehicle collision.
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and allow extra time for their journeys.
Mildmay line resumes good service
Monday 2 February 2026 08:15 , Nuray BulbulThe Mildmay line is now providing a good service.
Disruption between Southampton Central and Brockenhurst
Monday 2 February 2026 08:07 , Nuray BulbulA signalling fault between Southampton Central and Brockenhurst means trains are currently running at reduced speeds on all lines.
As a result, services may be delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled, or revised at short notice. Disruption is expected to continue until 12:00.
The disruption impacts South Western Railway trains to and from London Waterloo.
No late night and early morning trains at Hornsey/Harringay
Monday 2 February 2026 07:56 , Nuray BulbulEngineering work is taking place between Alexandra Palace and Finsbury Park, with some lines closed overnight.
From around 22:30 Monday to Friday evenings until 05:15 Tuesday to Saturday mornings, trains will not call at Hornsey or Harringay.
To help passengers complete their journeys, paper rail tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on London Buses.
Mildmay line delays expected until 8:30
Monday 2 February 2026 07:44 , Nuray BulbulThe disruption on the Mildmay line between Stratford and Willesden Junction is expected until 8:30am.
Central line update
Monday 2 February 2026 07:32 , Nuray BulbulThe Central line is currently reporting severe delays due to an ill person on the train.
The delays are westbound only.
Severe congestion on the M25
Monday 2 February 2026 07:21 , Nuray BulbulThere is congestion on the M25 anticlockwise between junctions J27 and J26, causing delays for drivers this morning.
Traffic is currently moving around 15 minutes slower than expected.
The congestion is linked to an earlier accident. The incident remains active, but normal traffic conditions are expected to return between 08:00 and 08:15 today.
Minor delays on the Central line
Monday 2 February 2026 07:18 , Nuray BulbulMinor delays are affecting westbound services only while TfL assist a person taken ill on a train.
A good service is running on the rest of the line.
Gants Hill station closed
Monday 2 February 2026 07:07 , Nuray BulbulThis station is currently closed because no station staff are available.
Tickets are valid on London Buses.
Severe delays on the Mildmay line
Monday 2 February 2026 07:01 , Nuray BulbulSevere delays between Stratford and Willesden Junction due to an earlier fire in the Primrose Hill area.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
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Monday 2 February 2026 06:52 , Nuray BulbulWe’ll be bringing you rolling updates on disruptions across the capital’s transport network.
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