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Niva Yadav and Michael Howie

London travel LIVE: Overground line suspensions hit evening rush hour as vehicle hits bridge

London Overground rail lines -

The Overground’s Suffragette line has been suspended after a vehicle hit a bridge at Leyton Midland Road station in east London.

Meanwhile the Mildmay line is partially suspended due to a signal failure with disruption expected into the evening.

The problem at Kentish Town West has stopped trains running between Gospel Oak and Stratford.

National Rail estimated the disruption would continue until 7pm.

On the Tube, the Jubilee line is still suffering severe delays due to a points failure.

The issue at Wembley Park has affected the entire line since early this morning.

Meanwhile, train passengers are being warned of potential delays due to the hot weather.

Follow the latest updates below...

No service on Suffragette line as vehicle hits bridge

16:43 , Matt Watts

The Suffragette line has been entirely suspended after a vehicle hit a railway bridge in east London.

The vehicle hit the bridge at Leyton Midland Road, Transport for London said.

It is unclear how long disruption will last.

Tickets are being accepted on London Underground via any reasonable route, TfL said.

Jubilee line delays continue

15:48 , Michael Howie

A points failure is continuing to blight the Jubilee line.

TfL has been reporting “severe delays” for most of the day - with no change to the status at 3.45pm.

Mildmay line disruption

15:46 , Michael Howie

Looking towards the evening rush hour, commuters relying on the Oveground’s Mildmay line are facing a headache as the service is currently partially suspended.

A signalling system failure at Kentish Town West has stopped trains from running between Gospel Oak and Stratford.

National Rail estimated the disruption will continue until 7pm.

The rest of the line is suffering severe delays.

TfL delays continue through rush hour

09:40 , Niva Yadav

As rush hour comes to an end, the TfL network is still not back on its feet.

The Central line and Elizabeth lines are still subject to minor delays due to a faulty train and an unwell passenger respectively.

Meanwhile, the Jubilee line has been facing severe delays since around 7am this morning due to a points failure at Wembley Park.

There are also minor delays on the Metropolitan line between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Aldgate while TfL fix a track fault at Willesden Green.

Minor delays on Elizabeth line

09:03 , Niva Yadav

One of London’s busiest lines - the Elizabeth line - is facing minor delays between Paddington and Abbey Wood due to an earlier person falling ill on a train at Paddington.

There’s a good service on the rest of the line.

The Elizabeth line is facing minor delays (AFP/Getty)
The Elizabeth line is facing minor delays (AFP/Getty)

Minor delays on Central line

08:53 , Niva Yadav

The Central line is experiencing minor delays between Leytonstone and Epping/Hainault via Newbury Park, and between North Acton and Ealing Broadway/West Ruislip.

This is due to train cancellations.

Minor delays on Metropolitan line

08:43 , Niva Yadav

The Metropolitan line is facing minor delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Aldgate while TfL fix a track fault at Willesden Green.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

Metropolitan line service resumes as normal

08:22 , Niva Yadav

Service on the Metropolitan line has resumed as normal after train cancellations earlier this morning.

However, the Jubilee line is still facing severe delays across the entire line.

Delays persist on Jubilee line

08:04 , Niva Yadav

The Jubilee line is still facing severe delays due to a points failure at Wembley Park.

Tickets are being accepted on London buses and alternative routes.

The Jubilee line is subject to severe delays (PA)
The Jubilee line is subject to severe delays (PA)

Minor delays on Metropolitan line

07:41 , Niva Yadav

The Metropolitan line is facing minor delays in both directions between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge.

This is due to train cancellations.

Charing Cross and Waterloo East remain shut

07:32 , Niva Yadav

A quick reminder that Charing Cross and Waterloo East will remain shut as Southeastern carries out a £20million upgrade.

Trains will be diverted to London Victoria, Cannon Street, Blackfriars, and London Bridge during this time.

Two major train stations will be shut for 22 days (Getty Images)
Two major train stations will be shut for 22 days (Getty Images)

Hot weather warning

07:03 , Michael Howie

Train passengers are being warned of potential disruption in London as temperatures climb.

The Met Office is forecasting highs of 29C today and 33C tomorrow as a fourth heatwave of the year grips parts of the UK.

In a statement on its website, National Rail says: “The forecast weather may cause trains to be disrupted.

“Heat can cause overhead lines to expand and sag, line-side fires and also rails to buckle.”

Passengers are also being urged to carry water.

Passengers make their way through Paddington train station in central London on June 25, 2026 (AFP/Getty)
Passengers make their way through Paddington train station in central London on June 25, 2026 (AFP/Getty)

Jubilee line 'severe delays'

06:57 , Michael Howie

The Jubilee line is currently suffering severe delays due to a a points failure at Wembley

Transport for London (TfL) is reporting a good service on all other lines.

TfL status (TfL)
TfL status (TfL)

Good morning

06:53 , Michael Howie

We’re resuming our coverage of travel news in London on a sunny Tuesday morning.

We’ll bring you the latest updates on the Tube, railway and roads in and around London through morning rush hour and beyond.

Reminder: Charing Cross and Waterloo East closed

Monday 27 July 2026 14:00 , Niva Yadav

A reminder that Waterloo East and Charing Cross are both closed from July 26 until August 16 due to planned engineering works.

The £20million engineering project will mean Southeastern services will be diverted to other London stations, while others will terminate at London Bridge.

Disruption between Peterborough and Kings Cross

Monday 27 July 2026 12:34 , Niva Yadav

There is a safety inspection of the track between Peterborough and Hitchin meaning some lines are disrupted. As a result, services running between Peterborough and London Kings Cross may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 1:15pm.

Disruption at West Norwood has ended

Monday 27 July 2026 10:48 , Niva Yadav

National Rail has confirmed that the disrupted caused by a fire next to the track at West Norwood has ended.

Trains are now expected to operate as usual.

Signalling fault at London Bridge

Monday 27 July 2026 10:21 , Niva Yadav

A signalling fault at London Bridge means more disruption this morning.

Some lines are expected to be blocked from 11am to around midday, affecting Southeastern services to and from London Bridge.

National Rail has said some services will terminate at Orpington, while others will divert to Victoria.

Hot weather to cause more disruption

Monday 27 July 2026 09:53 , Niva Yadav

As another heatwave looms for London, National Rail is advising passengers to allow more time for travel as speed restrictions may come into place.

People are also being advised to carry water as London is set to see highs of 33C this week.

Are trains running from West Norwood?

Monday 27 July 2026 09:15 , Niva Yadav

Due to an earlier fire next to the track, fewer trains are able to run, National Rail has said.

This means that trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes, or revised.

As it stands, trains from West Norwood into London Victoria and London Bridge are running to schedule.

Why are there so many railway trackside fires in London?

Monday 27 July 2026 09:00 , Niva Yadav

There has been a spate of trackside fires across London, with some bringing parts of the capital’s transport network to a standstill.

There have been fires in Walthamstow, Stratford, East Croydon, and now, West Norwood.

You can find out why here as The Standard’s Megan Howe reports.

Why so many railway trackside fires are happening in London

Waterloo and Charing Cross remain closed

Monday 27 July 2026 08:42 , Niva Yadav

Waterloo and Charing Cross stations are closed until August 16 due to planned engineering work.

Reduced service on Southern routes

Monday 27 July 2026 07:58 , Niva Yadav

As rush hour gets underway, there is a reduced service running on several routes due to the trackside fire earlier this morning.

Southern services between London Victoria to West Croydon via Crystal Palace and between London Bridge and London Victoria are both impacted.

National Rail is advising passengers to change at East Croydon for alternative services, to use the London Overground from West Croydon and Crystal Palace, or London buses.

Allow 15 additional minutes to complete journey, says Southern Rail

Monday 27 July 2026 07:50 , Niva Yadav

Southern Rail is advising that passengers allow an additional time of at least 15 minutes to complete your journey to/from West Norwood.

Trackside fire disrupts Southern trains

Monday 27 July 2026 07:48 , Niva Yadav

A trackside fire at West Norwood in south London is affecting Southern trains between Victoria and London Bridge/West Croydon.

Disruption is expected to last until 10:30am.

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