Fire alerts are causing huge disruption on London’s public transport network on Friday morning.
The Central line is subject to severe delays due to a fire alert at White City.
An earlier fire alert at Stratford caused delays on the Jubilee line while an unrelated alert at Bromley-by-Bow resulted in delays on the District and Hammersmith & City lines.
On the Overground, a signal failure at Gospel Oak means there is no service on the Suffragette line, while the Mildmay line is part suspended in both directions between Willesden Junction and Camden Road.
The Weaver line has been operating with minor delays since Sunday due to a line-side fire.
There are also minor delays on the Victoria line while TfL responds to a points failure at Walthamstow Central.
It comes as drivers are warned to expect the busiest summer holiday getaway in years.
The RAC estimates that 14.1 million motorists will embark on journeys for holidays or day trips between Friday and Sunday.
Follow the latest updates below...
Central line delayed due to fire alert at White City
16:35 , Niva Yadav
The Central line is subject to severe delays due to a fire alert at White City
Piccadilly delays upgraded to severe
13:57 , Niva Yadav
Delays on the Piccadilly line have been upgraded to severe between Acton Town and Heathrow following the signal failure at South Ealing.
There are minor delays on the rest of the line.
Delays on Piccadilly and DLR services
12:30 , Niva Yadav
The DLR is back up and running after an earlier electrical fault, but is subject to severe delays between Lewisham and Canary Wharf.
There are also minor delays on the Piccadilly line due to a signal failure at South Ealing.
DLR part suspended
12:10 , Niva Yadav
The DLR is part suspended in both directions between Lewisham and Crossharbour due to an electrical fault.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Mildmay and Suffragette lines face suspensions
11:40 , Niva Yadav
The Overground is taking a battering this morning as the Suffragette line is entirely suspended due to a signal failure at Gospel Oak.
The same incident means that the Mildmay line is suspended between Willesden Junction and Camden Road.
The rest of the line is operating with severe delays.
East London faces travel chaos
11:00 , Niva Yadav
Commuters in east London will be facing a tough time getting into the city this morning.
Several lines have been subject to delays, while others have been part suspended.
Almost the entire east London rail and tube network suspended or delayed this morning: fire alert at Bromley by Bow, trespasser at Whitechapel, Stratford station closed, signal failure near Barking, and points failure at Walthamstow. pic.twitter.com/Kp7Sb6IOFa
— Harry Rushworth (@Hrushworth) July 17, 2026
Ongoing delays on TfL network
10:30 , Niva Yadav
Delays are ongoing across the TfL network.
The Victoria line is back up and running after earlier suspensions this morning, but is operating with severe delays.
On the Overground, the Suffragette line is also subject to severe delays after being part-suspended this morning.
Delays on Hammersmith & City and District lines
10:00 , Niva Yadav
The Hammersmith & City and District lines are back up and running after part-suspensions earlier this morning.
They are both subject to severe delays across the entire line.
Central line part suspended due to fire alert
09:38 , Niva Yadav
A fire alert at West Ruislip means the Central line is part suspended between West Ruislip and Ruislip Gardens.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Victoria line part suspended
09:11 , Niva Yadav
The Victoria line is part suspended between Walthamstow Central and Seven Sisters due to a points failure at Walthamstow Central.
There are severe delays on the entire line.
Suffragette line part suspended
09:00 , Niva Yadav
There are severe delays on the Suffragette line due to a signal failure at Barking.
The line is part suspended between Barking and Barking Riverside.
Fire alert at Bromley-by-Bow
08:38 , Niva Yadav
The District line and Hammersmith & City lines are facing disruption due to a fire alert at Bromley-by-Bow.
The Hammersmith & City line is part suspended between Barking and Liverpool Street in both directions, while the District line is suspended between Upminster and Earl’s Court.
Fire alert at Stratford
08:10 , Niva Yadav
Due to a fire alert at Stratford, several lines are now facing delays.
This include the Jubilee line which is suspended between Stratford and West Ham, with minor delays on the rest of the line.
The DLR is also suspended between Pudding Mill Lane and Stratford.
In unrelated incidents, the Victoria line is subject to severe delays because of a points failure at Walthamstow Central while the Mildmay line is facing severe delays due to a faulty train.
Weaver line reopens after trackside fire
07:23 , Megan Howe
The Weaver line has now reopened after a trackside fire in Wood Street.
Around 125 firefighters battled the major blaze in Walthamstow after a railway embankment caught fire on Sunday evening.
At its height, the fire could be seen raging metres from railway lines as it spread to homes and around 30 gardens.
Five days on and the Weave line is now back in action. But it is operating with minor delays.
Drivers should expect busiest summer getaway in four years on Britain's roads
07:12 , Megan Howe
Drivers have been warned to expect the busiest summer getaway on the roads in four years, as the warm and sunny weather is set to continue.
UK temperatures have topped 30C during the past 11 days and the grip of the long, hot summer is set to last for at least seven to 10 more days, forecasters said.
And the RAC estimated that 14.1 million motorists will embark on journeys for holidays or day trips between Friday and Sunday.
That is the second-highest since it began tracking the data in 2016, surpassed only by 18.8 million in 2022 when the easing of coronavirus restrictions sparked a surge in travel.
Most schools in England and Wales break up for the summer holidays at the end of this week or early next week, while the academic year has already ended in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The RAC predicted Saturday will be the busiest day on the roads for getaway journeys, with 3.8 million planned.Friday and Sunday will each see an estimated 3.4 million.
A further 6.8 million trips will be spread across the three-day period, with drivers unsure which exact day they will hit the road.
What is the latest on TfL?
07:02 , Megan Howe
As of 6.30am, there are minor delays on the Hammersmith and City line due to train cancellations.
The Suffragette line is part-suspended, with no service between Barking and Barking Riverside. Sever delays are expected on the rest of line while engineers fix a signal failure at Barking.
The Windrush line is currently suspended due to a trespasser on the tracks. Passengers are advised to seek alternative routes.
And, there are minor delays on the Weaver line due to a lineside fire at Wood Street on Sunday.
Good morning
06:57 , Megan Howe
Good morning, and welcome to The Standard's travel blog.
There is some disruption across the transport network this morning, so stay with us as we bring you the latest updates throughout the day.
