Commuters are facing major disruptions at many of London’s busiest stations including Liverpool Street, St Pancras and Blackfriars on Friday morning.
A signalling fault between St Pancras and Blackfriars is set to cause delays between these stations until 10am.
Meanwhile, trains running between Liverpool Street and Tottenham Hale may face 30 minute delays due to an earlier points failure.
Elsewhere, over 350 bus drivers are set to strike across London due to disputes over pay, impacting routes operating from the Westbourne Park depot, including: 13, 23, 31, N31, 218, 295, and 452.
Follow the latest updates below...
District line delays between Parsons Green and Wimbledon
09:27 , Charlotte Ambrose
The District line is delayed between Parsons Green and Wimbledon due to a signal failure at Southfields.
TfL reported good service on the rest of the line as of 9.27am.
Victoria and Hammersmith and City lines continue facing delays
09:20 , Charlotte Ambrose
The Victoria and Hammersmith and City line delays continue to face delays as of 9.20am.
Elsewhere, the Tram is part suspended between Addington Village and New Addington.
Union response to bus strikes
09:14 , Charlotte AmbroseOver 350 bus workers are striking across London today and on Monday over disputes about their pay.
Unite, the union which supports these workers has called the behaviour of First Bus, who employs the workers “disgraceful”.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "This is disgraceful behaviour from a company making millions from London bus passengers.
“It shows an utter disregard for its workers and the hard work they do day in, day out.
"Our members won't stand for such behaviour and Unite will back them all the way in this dispute with a company that has a history of anti-worker behaviour."
Unite regional officer Callum Rochford said: "Our members do an incredibly difficult job - whether it's driving buses in rush hour in London or keeping those buses operational.
“Yet their employer is trying to force an effective pay cut in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis.
"Workers won't stand for this. London Transit need to come back to the table, pay what's right and end this dispute now."
Delays on M25 due to broken down vehicle
09:04 , Charlotte AmbroseThe M25 anticlockwise between junctions 14 and 13 is facing delays due to a broken down vehicle.
One lane is closed and delays are expected until 10am.
Victoria line reopened
08:59 , Charlotte AmbroseThe Victoria line has re-opened following an earlier part suspension due to a points failure at Highbury and Islington.
The line continued facing severe delays as of 8.57am.
Meanwhile, the Hammersmith and City line is delayed due to train cancellations and the Tram remains part suspended between Addington Village and New Addington.
Earlier points failure at Tottenham Hale rectified
08:38 , Charlotte AmbroseThe earlier points failure causing disruption between Liverpool Street and Tottenham Hale has been resolved, allowing trains to resume service as normal.
While trains recover, services may face cancellations or delays of up to 30 minutes until 10am.
Routes impacted
Greater Anglia between London Liverpool Street and Hertford East / Stansted Airport / Cambridge / Cambridge North / Ely, and also between between Stratford (London) and Meridian Water / Bishops Stortford
London Overground between London Liverpool Street and Chingford / Enfield Town / Cheshunt
Stansted Express between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport
Major commuter train stations continue facing delays
08:21 , Charlotte AmbroseTrains running to and from major commuter stations including Liverpool Street, St Pancras and Blackfriars continue facing delays as of 8.20am.
Disruption between St Pancras and Blackfriars is expected until 10am, with trains running at a reduced speed due to a signalling fault.
Meanwhile, trains between Liverpool Street, Stratford and Tottenham Hale will continue facing delays of up to 30 minutes until 10am due to a points failure.
Delays on M25 in Sevenoaks cleared
08:14 , Charlotte AmbroseEarlier delays on the M25 in Sevenoaks between junctions 5 and 6 have cleared as of 8.13am.
Meanwhile, delays of up to 10 minutes are expected until 8.30am on the M25 at both the clockwise exit slip at junction 10 and the anticlockwise exit slip at junction 26.
Central line delays resolved
08:11 , Charlotte AmbroseEarlier delays on the Central line have been resolved.
The Victoria and Hammersmith and City lines continue facing disuptions.
Meanwhile, the Tram is part suspended between Addington Village and New Addington due to a power failure.
Tube delay update
08:03 , Charlotte AmbroseServices on the Victoria, Central and Hammersmith and City lines continue to face delays as of 8am on Friday morning.
The Victoria line is part suspended between Seven Sisters and King’s Cross, while the rest of the line faces severe delays due to a points failure at Highbury and Islington.
Meanwhile, the Central and Hammersmith and City lines are also facing delays.
Bakerloop bus launching this weekend
08:00 , Charlotte AmbroseA new express bus running along the proposed route for the Bakerloo line extension will launch this weekend.
Passengers can enjoy free travel for the first opening week of the service.
The new bus service will link Waterloo and Lewisham via New Cross Gate with a limited-stop service, meaning journeys should be quicker than other buses which operate along the same Old Kent Road route.
London mayor Sadiq Khan said: “For too long south east London has been underserved by public transport, but the Bakerloop is here to change that”.
For too long, South East London has been underserved by public transport. The Bakerloop is here to change that.
— Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (@MayorofLondon) September 26, 2025
From Saturday, you can try this brand-new bus service for free for a week. pic.twitter.com/Uqt5sxVAMy
Delays on M25 expected until 9am
07:51 , Charlotte AmbroseDisruption on the M25 due to a broken down vehicle is expected until 9am.
The M25 clockwise between junctions 5 and 6 at the Chevening Interchange is facing delays, while one lane remains closed.
What do First Bus say about the strikes today?
07:47 , Charlotte AmbroseFirst Bus have said they are “disappointed” that workers have rejected their pay offer and that the strikes will cause “inconvenience to the public”.
A spokesperson for First Bus London said: “We are disappointed with the ballot result and the decision to reject our pay offer. It is our expectation that strike action will proceed on 26th and 29th of September. Strikes will cause inconvenience to the public and loss of earnings for our hard-working employees.
“Our enhanced, above-inflation offer with full back pay for all employees reflects the value we place on our people and our commitment to protecting them from the rising cost of living, even in the challenging financial environment we operate in.
“We expect there to be little or no service on the affected routes, and we’re sorry for any disruption this may cause to people’s journeys.
“There will still be alternative travel options, but other routes may be busier than normal.
“We encourage those who are affected to plan ahead, allow extra time for their journeys and check before they travel using the TfL website or the TfL Go app.”
Delays on the Central line
07:40 , Charlotte Ambrose
The Central line is facing delays as a result of train cancellations.
Meanwhile, the Victoria line remains part suspended and continues to face major delays due to a points failure at Highbury and Islington.
Elsewhere, the Hammersmith and City line is delayed.
Disruption between St Pancras and Blackfriars until 10am
07:29 , Charlotte AmbroseTrains between St Pancras and Blackfriars are set to face disruptions until 10am due to a signalling fault.
Services running to and from these stations will be delayed or reduced as trains on the southbound line must run at a reduced speed.
Routes impacted
Between Peterborough and Horsham, between Cambridge and Brighton, between Bedford and Sutton / Brighton, between Luton and Herne Hill / Three Bridges, between St Albans City and Sutton, between West Hampstead Thameslink and Rainham, and also between Kentish Town and Dartford / Gillingham / Rainham
Disruption between Liverpool Street and Tottenham Hale expected until 9am
07:27 , Charlotte AmbroseTrains running from Liverpool Street and Tottenham Hale are set to face delays of up to 30 minutes until around 9am.
The disruption is caused by a points failure between Clapton and Tottenham Hale.
Tickets are being accepted at no extra cost on the Victoria line between Tottenham Hale and Seven Sisters.
Routes impacted
Greater Anglia between London Liverpool Street and Hertford East / Stansted Airport / Cambridge / Cambridge North / Ely, and also between between Stratford and Meridian Water / Bishops Stortford
Stansted Express between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport
London Tramlink suspended between Addington Village and New Addington
07:24 , Charlotte AmbroseThere is currently no London Tramlink service between Addington Village and New Addington due to a power failure at Therapia Lane.
Tickets are being accepted on London buses via any reasonable route.
TfL reported good service on the rest of the line as of 7.24am.
Delays on M25 in Sevenoaks
07:22 , Charlotte AmbroseThe M25 clockwise between junctions 5 and 6 in Sevenoaks is facing delays due to a broken down vehicle.
Disruption is expected until 8.15am, while one of the road’s four lanes has been closed.
Over 350 London bus workers to strike over pay dispute
07:19 , Charlotte AmbroseHundreds of London bus drivers are set to strike today and next Monday after rejecting the latest pay offer from their employer.
The strike will affect routes operating from the Westbourne Park depot, including: 13, 23, 31, N31, 218, 295 and 452.
Drivers, engineers and storemen employed by the London Transit bus company will take industrial action, following a breakdown in negotiations with First Bus over pay.
Victoria line part suspended between Seven Sisters and King's Cross
07:15 , Charlotte AmbroseThe Victoria line is part suspended between Seven Sisters and King’s Cross due to a points failure at Highbury and Islington.
As a result, there are also severe delays on the rest of the line.
Tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on buses, the Weaver line, Suffragette line, Great Northern, and Greater Anglia, South Western railways and Southeastern trains.
Elsewhere, the Hammersmith and City line is facing minor delays due to train cancellations.
Bakerloo line service
Thursday 25 September 2025 10:03 , Arielle DombA good service has resumed on the Bakerloo line.
West Brompton step free access
Thursday 25 September 2025 09:55 , Arielle DombStep free access at West Brompton station to the eastbound District line and southbound Mildmay line / Southern platform is not available, due to a faulty lift.
A12 traffic flowing well
Thursday 25 September 2025 09:53 , Arielle DombThere are no longer serious delays on the A12.
Southeastern disruption
Thursday 25 September 2025 09:47 , Arielle DombThe disruption in the Southeastern service between Sevenoaks and Orpington is expected until 11.00am.
Trains may be canceled, delayed by up to 15 minutes, revised or diverted.
Elizabeth line service
Thursday 25 September 2025 09:40 , Arielle DombA good service has resumed on the Elizabeth line.
London’s worst train stations for cancellations revealed
Thursday 25 September 2025 09:37 , Arielle DombCity Thameslink, Blackfriars and St Pancras International are the three major London train stations with the highest percentage of cancellations, according to an analysis of data by The Standard.
City Thameslink had the highest rate of cancellations, at 10.4 per cent of trains, between July 25 and August 16 2025, according to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
Read the full story here.
Bakerloo line delays
Thursday 25 September 2025 09:06 , Arielle DombThere are minor delays on the Bakerloo line due to train cancellations.
District line delays
Thursday 25 September 2025 08:59 , Arielle DombThere are minor delays on the District line between Barking and Upminster eastbound due to an earlier defective train.
Southeastern disruption
Thursday 25 September 2025 08:50 , Arielle DombThe disruption in Southeastern trains between Sevenoaks and Charing Cross is expected until 10.00am.
Boris bikes fight back against Lime
Thursday 25 September 2025 08:40 , Arielle DombThe long-term future of the capital’s fleet of “Boris bikes” has been secured after Transport for London struck a lucrative £40m sponsorship deal.
Read the full story here.
Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express disruption ends
Thursday 25 September 2025 08:38 , Arielle DombA normal service has been resumed in Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express services between London Paddington and Heathrow airport.
Bakerloop express bus service
Thursday 25 September 2025 08:26 , Arielle DombA new express bus running along the proposed route of the Bakerloo line extension will launch at the weekend – with passengers enjoying free travel for its opening week.
Mayor Sadiq Khan hopes that the new Superloop route will build a case for the unfunded Bakerloo Tube line extension.
Read the full story here.
Southeastern disruption
Thursday 25 September 2025 08:18 , Arielle DombA train has broken down between Sevenoaks and Orpington, disrupting some Southeastern London-bound lines.
Trains may be canceled, delayed or revised. The disruption is expected until 10.00am.
A12 disruption
Thursday 25 September 2025 08:11 , Arielle DombThere are serious delays on the A12 Eastern Avenue East in both directions between A12 Colchester Road and A127 Southend Arterial Road due to TFL works.
Devons Road station step free access
Thursday 25 September 2025 08:09 , Arielle DombStep free access is not available at Devons Road station for trains towards Poplar due to a faulty lift.
M20 fire sparks delays
Thursday 25 September 2025 08:02 , Arielle DombA fire near Swanley Interchange has caused delays on the M20.
The incident occurred on the M20 London-bound before Junction 1 for the M25.
Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathow Express disruption
Thursday 25 September 2025 07:59 , Arielle DombThe disruption in Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathow Express services caused by overrunning engineering works is expected until 9.00am.
Surge in bus drivers being assaulted
Thursday 25 September 2025 07:55 , Arielle DombNew figures obtained via a Freedom of Information request showed there were 818 physical assaults and hate crimes against drivers on duty in 2024 – up from 679 a year earlier, a 20% increase.
This year alone up to mid-August, there have been 431 incidents reported by drivers.
Read the full story here.
Surge in London cyclists
Thursday 25 September 2025 07:46 , Arielle DombMore than one in four Londoners say they would consider cycling to work in the future after Tube strikes brought severe disruption to the capital earlier this month.
With much of the Underground network shut down between September 7 and 12, thousands of commuters turned to two wheels to get across the city.
Read the full story here.
A41 disruption
Thursday 25 September 2025 07:27 , Arielle DombThere are serious delays on the A41 Finchley Road Southbound at the junction of Arkwright Road due to utility works.
Arkwright Road is closed in both directions from Finchley Road to Lindfield Gardens.
A2 disruption
Thursday 25 September 2025 07:24 , Arielle DombThere are serious delays on the A2 Blackheath Hill on all approaches between A2211 Greenwhich South Street and A2211 Lewisham Road due to TfL works.
Lewisham Road cannot be entered from the eastbound A2 due to a temporary prohibited right-turn.
Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express delays
Thursday 25 September 2025 07:19 , Arielle DombGreat Western Railway services to and from London Paddington and Heathrow Express services between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport may be canceled or delayed by up to 25 minutes.
This is due to overunning engineering works between Ealing Broadway and Hayes & Harlington.
