Trains between central London and Heathrow are facing disruption throughout Monday due to tunnel closure between Hayes & Harlington and the airport.
Transport for London (TfL) is reporting no service between the west London station and Heathrow terminals and severe delays on the lines to Paddington.
National Rail is reporting that a tunnel has been closed for safety reasons, meaning fewer trains are able to run. Heathrow Express is running a reduced service.
The disruption is expected to last until the end of the day, according to National Rail.
There are also delays on trains between London and Gatwick Airport due to a trackside fire in Lewisham.
Follow the latest updates below...
How can I get to Heathrow by avoiding the Elizabeth line?
07:30 , Megan Howe
If you want to avoid the disruption on the Elizabeth line today, there are a number of ways you can still travel to Heathrow airport.
You can use the Piccadilly line to travel to all Heathrow terminals.
Many London Overground services also serve Heathrow. You’ll need to make a change at an interchange station such as Stratford, Liverpool Street, Clapham Junction or Shepherd’s Bush. You don’t need to buy separate tickets to do this, you can just tap in and out using the same payment method across both networks.
Buses are also another option for travelling to Heathrow.
You can travel to Southall on Elizabeth line services and take the 105 London bus, or you can travel to Hayes and Harlington and take the SL9 or 278 London bus.
For Terminal 5, you can travel to Hayes and Harlington or West Drayton and take the 350 London bus.
And, for Terminals 4 and 5 you can travel to Southall and take the 482 London bus, or you can use the free shuttle service at Heathrow Airport to travel to Terminals 4 and 5.
Reduced service on two London Overground lines due to driver shortages
07:11 , Megan Howe
There will be a reduced service on the Windrush and Mildmay lines today due to a shortage of London Overground train drivers.
This will affect services travelling between Stratford and Richmond, and also between Highbury & Islington and West Croydon.
Services will be affected until around 3pm today.
Major disruption on the Elizabeth line expected until the end of the day
06:53 , Megan Howe
The Elizabeth line is experiencing severe delays between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow Airport due to a tunnel being closed for safety reasons.
So, if you’re travelling to Heathrow today, you might want to seek an alternative route.
Major disruption is expected to last until the end of the day, with services being cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Passengers are being advised to use the Piccadilly line or London Overground services if travelling to Heathrow or central London.
District line update
Monday 10 August 2026 17:18 , Tom Place
The part suspension on the District line has now been lifted, following the earlier trespass incident at Richmond.
However, there are severe delays between Wimbledon and Edgware Road while TfL deal with a fire alert.
London buses are accepting valid tickets via any reasonable route.
Bakerloo line update
Monday 10 August 2026 16:38 , Tom Place
There are severe delays on the Bakerloo line due to train cancellations.
London Buses, Lioness line, Thameslink and London Northwestern Railway services are accepting tickets via any reasonable route.
Trespassers cause District line suspension
Monday 10 August 2026 16:25 , Tom Place
The District line is part suspended between Turnham Green and Richmond due to trespassers on the track at Richmond.
London Buses are accepting valid tickets via any reasonable route.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Fire alert at Woodford
Monday 10 August 2026 16:15 , Tom Place
There is no service on the Central line between Woodford and Epping & Hainault via Grange Hill due to a fire alert at Woodford.
Central line delays
Monday 10 August 2026 15:48 , Tom Place
Train cancellations are currently causing minor delays on the Central line.
The delays are between North Acton and West Ruislip & Ealing Broadway, and between Leytonstone and Hainault via Newbury Park & Epping.
Tree on the track at Enfield Town
Monday 10 August 2026 15:37 , Tom Place
A tree on the track has suspended a section of the Weaver line this afternoon.
The blockage, which is at Enfield Town, means there is no service between that station and Edmonton Green.
TfL are currently working on removing the tree, and there is a good service on the rest of the line.
Tickets are also being accepted on London Underground.
Elizabeth line update
Monday 10 August 2026 15:25 , Tom Place
There are currently severe delays on the Elizabeth line between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow Airport due to a tunnel being closed for safety reasons.
Passengers are being advised to use the Piccadilly line to travel between Heathrow Airport and Central London.
There remains a good service on the rest of the Elizabeth line.
Minor delays on Bakerloo line
Monday 10 August 2026 15:08 , Niva Yadav
There are minor delays across the entire Bakerloo line due to train cancellations.
Separate incident causes chaos on M25
Monday 10 August 2026 13:51 , Niva Yadav
There has been a separate incident on the M25 involving multiple vehicles.
It comes just hours after a multi-vehicle collision caused standstill traffic on the same motorway this morning.
Amended service between Exeter St Davids and London Waterloo
Monday 10 August 2026 11:42 , Niva Yadav
The prolonged hot weather has taken its toll on the rail network, with the soil between Salisbury and Exeter St Davids entirely dried out.
As a result, the stability of the tracks has been altered and trains will be required to run at a reduced speed.
Journeys are expected to take between 3 and 27 minutes longer than usual.
Chiltern Railways faces disruption into London Marylebone
Monday 10 August 2026 10:41 , Niva Yadav
Chiltern Railways is facing disruption on routes between Bicester and London Marylebone.
Lines have reopened following a safety inspection of the track, but National Rail is advising that trains may still be delayed by up to 50 minutes or cancelled.
Reduced service between Gatwick Airport and Purley
Monday 10 August 2026 10:22 , Niva Yadav
Due to an earlier trackside fire between Gatwick and Purley, there is a reduced service on the Gatwick Express.
Some routes on the Southern and Thameslink railway are also delayed.
Disruption is expected until 1pm.
What happened at Seven Sisters?
Monday 10 August 2026 10:02 , Niva Yadav
Passengers have reported an evacuation at Seven Sisters station in north London at around 7:30am.
The message on the tannoy was to please leave the station immediately due to an emergency.
One passenger, who got on the Tube at Tottenham Hale, said they then had to get off when the train stopped at Seven Sisters.
"We waited for ages at Seven Sisters for the train to move ahead of us. We were then told to get off and wait for the next train. Then there was an announcement to get out of the station due to an emergency," the passenger said.
Travel update
Monday 10 August 2026 09:48 , Niva Yadav
As we head out of rush hour, the TfL network is still facing widespread disruption.
Perhaps most significantly, the Elizabeth line is still part suspended between Heathrow Terminals and Hayes & Harlington. The Heathrow Express is running twice an our.
There are minor delays on the Central line and severe delays on the Victoria line, while the Weaver line is part suspended between Enfield Town and Edmonton.
Disruption on Thameslink after passenger falls ill
Monday 10 August 2026 09:21 , Niva Yadav
A person was taken ill on a train in the Loughborough Junction area, impacting trains between Herne Hill and London Blackfriars.
Trains running between these stations may be delayed or revised by up to 20 minutes. Disruption is expected until 11am.
Minor delays on Central line
Monday 10 August 2026 09:19 , Niva Yadav
There are minor delays on several Central line routes this morning due to train cancellations.
The following routes are affected:
- North Action and Ealing Broadway
- North Acton and West Ruislip
- Epping and Woodford
- Hainault and Leytonstone
- Haintault and Woodford
Victoria line back up and running
Monday 10 August 2026 09:16 , Niva Yadav
The Victoria line is now back up and running following an earlier part-suspension.
However, the service is still subject to severe delays due to an earlier points failure at Brixton.
Queues building at the scene of multi-vehicle crash
Monday 10 August 2026 09:09 , Niva Yadav
Footage captured by National Highways at around 8:10am this morning shows queues forming at the scene of the crash.
Traffic does seem to be moving, but motorists should expect delays.
'Flooding' caused by water leak in tunnel
Monday 10 August 2026 09:03 , Niva Yadav
The earlier reported “flooding” between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow terminals was caused by a water leak in a tunnel.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day, with just one line currently available.
How to get to Heathrow
Monday 10 August 2026 09:02 , Niva Yadav
The Heathrow Express is still running a reduced service twice an hour from Paddington.
But you can also use the Piccadilly line which is still running a good service.
There are also buses, including the 105 from Southall or the 278 and 350 from Hayes and Harlington.
Multi-vehicle crash on M25
Monday 10 August 2026 08:38 , Niva Yadav
A multi-vehicle crash has brought traffic to a standstill on the M25 this morning.
Traffic heading anticlockwise between J22 (St Albans/London Colney) and J21A (St Albans) is affected.
Heavily reduced service to and from Heathrow
Monday 10 August 2026 08:32 , Niva Yadav
The disruption on the Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express is expected to last until the end of the day, National Rail is reporting.
A tunnel has been closed for safety reasons meaning Elizabeth line services will not run between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow.
The Heathrow Express will run twice an hour in each direction.
Weaver line part suspended
Monday 10 August 2026 08:22 , Niva Yadav
As rush hour takes a hold, the Weaver line on the London Overground is part suspended between Enfield Town and Edmonton Green.
This is while TfL remove a tree from the track at Enfield Town.
Seven Sisters evacuated
Monday 10 August 2026 08:00 , Niva Yadav
It is being reported that Seven Sisters station has been evacuated.
The north London station is on the Victoria line, which is currently facing severe delays due to a points failure at Brixton.
It is unclear what is behind the evacuation at this stage.
Severe delays on the Victoria line
Monday 10 August 2026 07:45 , Niva Yadav
Delays between Walthamstow Central and Victoria on the Victoria line have now been upgraded to severe.
It comes as the service faces suspension between Victoria and Brixton due to a points failure.
Victoria line part suspended
Monday 10 August 2026 07:26 , Niva Yadav
The Victoria line is part suspended between Victoria and Brixton due to a points failure at the latter.
There are minor delays on the rest of the line. Tickets are being accepted on London buses.
Tunnel closure between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow terminals
Monday 10 August 2026 07:24 , Niva Yadav
TfL is now advising that the severe delays and part suspension on the Elizabeth line is due to a tunnel closure.
The line remains part suspended between Heathrow terminals and Hayes & Harlington, while there are severe delays in both directions between the latter and Paddington.
Reduced service on Windrush line
Monday 10 August 2026 07:12 , Niva Yadav
There is a reduced service on the Windrush line.
The 7:00 train from Clapham Junction to Dalston Junction will now start from Surrey Quays at 7:24.
More 'flooding' in east London
Monday 10 August 2026 06:48 , Niva Yadav
Bethnal Green station is also closed this morning due to “flooding.”
It is the second flooding incident to be reported on the network this morning, though there has not been a proper downpour since June.
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— TfL Access. (@TfLAccess) August 10, 2026
Bethnal Green Road exit closed due to flooding
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Flooding on Elizabeth line
Monday 10 August 2026 06:46 , Niva Yadav
Unsurprisingly, commuters are confused about the reported “flooding” on the Elizabeth line on Monday morning.
The operator is reporting flooding between Hayes & Harlington and Paddington.
However, London is currently experiencing one of its driest spells on record. The capital hasn’t seen a proper downpour since June, with July going entirely without rain.
Severe delays due to flooding when I can’t remember the last time it rained takes some doing, sensational work Elizabeth line
— sid 🧃🌍 (@siddzz___) August 10, 2026
Minor delays on Victoria line
Monday 10 August 2026 06:43 , Niva Yadav
With the exception of minor delays on the Victoria line and the part suspension the Elizabeth line, TfL is operating a good service on all other lines.
The tram is partly closed between Arena and Elmers End, East Croydon and Church Street/Reeves Corner. This is due to planned engineering works.
Elizabeth line part suspended and subject to severe delays
Monday 10 August 2026 06:41 , Niva Yadav
There are severe delays on the Elizabeth line between Hayes & Harlington and Paddington in both directions.
The line is also part suspended between Heathrow terminals 4 & 5 and Hayes & Harlington.
This is due to flooding.
Tunnel closure impacts trains to Heathrow
Monday 10 August 2026 06:38 , Niva Yadav
There is a reduced service on Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express trains to and from Heathrow terminals, National Rail is reporting.
This is due to a tunnel being closed for safety reasons between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow terminals.
Disruption is expected until 9am.
Good morning
Monday 10 August 2026 06:37 , Niva Yadav
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