London travel news LIVE: Disruption on the Central and Bakerloo lines

Commuters may face some disruption on their way to work this morning.

There is no service between Newbury Park and Woodford via Hainault on the Central line today.

The Bakerloo line is reporting severe delays between Queen's Park and Harrow & Wealdstone due to train cancellations.

Follow the latest updates below...

Disruption between Redhill and Gatwick Airport expected until 11:30am

10:04 , Nuray Bulbul

There is a safety inspection of the track between Redhill and Gatwick Airport taking place, disrupting some lines running between these stations.

As a result of this issue, trains running between these stations may be cancelled or revised.

Gatwick Express services are currently suspended.

Disruption is expected to continue until 11:30am.

Routes impacted

• Gatwick Express between London Victoria and Brighton
• Great Western Railway between Reading and Gatwick Airport
• Southern between London Victoria and Littlehampton / Bognor Regis / Portsmouth Harbour / Eastbourne / Ore
• Thameslink between Bedford and Three Bridges / Brighton, between Cambridge and Brighton, and between Peterborough and Horsham

Disruption between London St Pancras International and Luton expected until 12pm

09:52 , Nuray Bulbul

A safety inspection of the track between London St Pancras International and Luton means some lines towards Luton are currently closed. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 12pm.

Severe delays on the Central line

09:35 , Nuray Bulbul

No service between Woodford and Newbury Park via Hainault due to planned engineering work.

There are severe delays on the rest of the line due to train cancellations. Tickets being accepted on London Buses.

District line resumes good service

09:25 , Nuray Bulbul

District line is now providing a good service.

Bakerloo line facing severe delays

09:10 , Nuray Bulbul

There are severe delays between Queen's Park and Harrow & Wealdstone due to train cancellations.

And minor delays on the rest of the line.

Mildmay line resumes good service

08:54 , Nuray Bulbul

The Mildmay line is now providing a good service.

Mildmay line now facing minor delays

08:46 , Nuray Bulbul

The Mildmay line is now facing minor delays instead of severe disruption.

Minor delays on the Bakerloo line

08:39 , Nuray Bulbul

The Bakerloo line is reporting minor delays due to train cancellations.

Amended late night / early morning services between London Paddington and Swansea

08:23 , Nuray Bulbul

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines.

The 03:46am Swansea to London Paddington will depart earlier at 03:38am. It will arrive / depart Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend a few minutes earlier than normal before diverting between Bridgend and Cardiff Central (via Barry – not calling). Normal timings departing Cardiff Central and beyond.

Hammersmith and City lines resumes good service

08:12 , Nuray Bulbul

The Hammersmith and City line is now providing a good service.

Disruption between Oxford and Didcot Parkway expected until 12pm

08:05 , Nuray Bulbul

There was a minor freight train derailment within the depot between Oxford and Didcot Parkway yesterday which closed the line running towards Didcot Parkway.

Repair work is ongoing, and disruption to services will continue throughout this morning whilst teams work to fully reopen the line. Trains running through the affected area may be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.

This is expected until 12pm.

Delays expected between Stratford (London) and Clapham Junction / Richmond until 10am

07:57 , Nuray Bulbul

The late running freight train in the Camden Road area has now been moved, allowing trains running between Stratford (London) and Clapham Junction / Richmond to begin running normally again.

As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

This is expected until 10am.

Circle line resumes good service

07:44 , Nuray Bulbul

The Circle line, which was facing severe delays, is now providing a good service.

Holland Park resumes good service

07:43 , Nuray Bulbul

Holland Park station is now providing a good service.

Holland Park station closed

07:28 , Nuray Bulbul

This station is closed due to unavailability of station staff.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.

Central line part suspended

07:13 , Nuray Bulbul

No service between Newbury Park and Woodford (via Hainault),

Limited daytime replacement bus services operate: Service CL6: Hainault - Grange Hill - Chigwell - Roding Valley (Monkhams Inn) - Woodford; Service CL9: Newbury Park - Barkingside - Fairlop (Fullwell Cross) - Hainault.

Severe delays on the Mildmay line

07:03 , Nuray Bulbul

There are severe delays on the Mildmay line due to a late running freight train.

Severe delays on the Circle, District and Hammersmith and City lines

06:59 , Nuray Bulbul

There are severe delays on the Circle, District and Hammersmith and City lines due to a signal failure at Whitechapel.

Use alternative services.

Metropolitan line resumes good service

Wednesday 27 August 2025 10:03 , Nuray Bulbul

Metropolitan line resumes good service following delays.

Severe delays continue on District, Jubilee and Piccadilly

Wednesday 27 August 2025 09:52 , Nuray Bulbul

District line: Severe delays between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway due to an earlier signal failure at Ealing Broadway.

Jubilee line: Severe delays due to a signal failure at Westminster.

Piccadilly line: Severe delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge due to an earlier track fault at Hanger Lane Junction.

Mildmay line resumes good service

Wednesday 27 August 2025 09:37 , Nuray Bulbul

The Mildmay line resumes good service following severe delays.

Serious delays on Beaufort Street

Wednesday 27 August 2025 09:28 , Nuray Bulbul

Traffic is slow moving westbound on Chelsea Embankment with queues from Albert Bridge and eastbound on Cheyne Walk approaching the works.

Additionally Battersea Bridge and Battersea Bridge Road has northbound tailbacks from after Westbridge Road. Expect delays.

Amended late night LNER service between London Kings Cross and Leeds / York

Wednesday 27 August 2025 09:13 , Nuray Bulbul

Engineering work is taking place between Doncaster and Leeds, closing some lines.

The 23:00 London Kings Cross to York service will be re-timed to depart later at 23:33.

The 23:33 London Kings Cross to Leeds service will be re-timed to depart earlier at 23:00, it will also divert via York and will arrive into Leeds approximately 40 minutes later than usual.

Delays on City Route

Wednesday 27 August 2025 09:02 , Nuray Bulbul

Delays on Bridge Street due to electrical works.

Minor delays on the Metropolitan line

Wednesday 27 August 2025 08:51 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between Harrow on the Hill and Aldgate due to an earlier obstruction on the track at Aldgate.

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

Disruption between Gatwick Airport and Redhill expected until 11am

Wednesday 27 August 2025 08:42 , Nuray Bulbul

There is a fault with the signalling system in the Horley area, causing disruption to journeys running through this station.

As a result, trains running between Gatwick Airport and Redhill may be revised.

This is expected until 11am.

Routes impacted

Southern services between Portsmouth Harbour / Bognor Regis / Eastbourne / Littlehampton / Hastings / Ore and London Victoria, between Littlehampton and London Bridge, and also between Gatwick Airport and Redhill

Thameslink services between Haywards Heath / Three Bridges and Bedford, between Three Bridges and Flitwick, between Horsham and Peterborough, and also between Brighton and Bedford / Cambridge

Disruption between Watford Junction and London Euston / Clapham Junction expected until 11am

Wednesday 27 August 2025 08:34 , Nuray Bulbul

A points failure in the Wembley Central area means some lines are disrupted.

As a result, trains running between Watford Junction and London Euston / Clapham Junction may be delayed by up to 15 minutes or cancelled.

Disruption is expected to continue until 11am.

Piccadilly line part suspended

Wednesday 27 August 2025 08:20 , Nuray Bulbul

No service between Acton Town and Uxbridge while TfL fix a track fault at Hanger Lane Junction.

There is a good service on the rest of line.

Serious delays on the A12

Wednesday 27 August 2025 08:12 , Nuray Bulbul

There are traffic delays on the A12 with several minutes of additional travel time for buses and road users on Ardleigh Green Road, Gubbins Lane, and Gooshays Drive.

District line part suspended

Wednesday 27 August 2025 07:58 , Nuray Bulbul

No service between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway while TfL fix a signal failure at Ealing Broadway.

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

Minor delays on the Hammersmith and City line

Wednesday 27 August 2025 07:44 , Nuray Bulbul

The Hammersmith and City line is also facing minor delays due to an obstruction on the track at Aldgate.

Minor delays on the Circle line

Wednesday 27 August 2025 07:43 , Nuray Bulbul

The Circle line is facing minor delays due to an obstruction on the track at Aldgate.

Severe delays on the Mildmay line

Wednesday 27 August 2025 07:36 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction while TfL staff fix a signal failure at Wembley Central.

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

Severe delays on the Metropolitan line

Wednesday 27 August 2025 07:35 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays between Harrow on the Hill and Aldgate while TfL staff remove an obstruction on the track at Aldgate.

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

Serious delays on the A406

Wednesday 27 August 2025 07:25 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays on the approach to A406 with congestion slow from the junction with Brownlow Road.

Westminster station part closed

Wednesday 27 August 2025 07:12 , Nuray Bulbul

Jubilee line trains are not serving this station while TfL fix faulty platform edge doors.

Severe delays on the Jubilee line

Wednesday 27 August 2025 07:06 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays whilst TfL fix a signal failure at Westminster.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Thameslink, Southeastern, C2C, London Buses, Mildmay line, DLR and Elizabeth line.

Central line part closed

Wednesday 27 August 2025 07:00 , Nuray Bulbul

The Central line is currently not providing any service between Newbury Park and Woodford (via Hainault).

M25 traffic

Tuesday 26 August 2025 10:35 , Arielle Domb

Normal traffic conditions on the M25 anti-clockwise between J26 (Waltham Abbey / Loughton) and J25 (Cheshunt / Enfield) are expected to resume between 11.00am and 11.15am.

M25 Traffic

Tuesday 26 August 2025 10:31 , Arielle Domb

Two of four lanes are blocked on the M25 anticlockwise, with slow traffic back past J29 (A127), according to Essex Travel News.

M25 anticlockwise – J29 (A127) to J28 (A12) – two lanes blocked (of four) after a collision – traffic slow back past J29 (A127). Recovery is now underway. pic.twitter.com/JTQTg3hoK4

— Essex Travel News (@Essex_Travel) August 26, 2025

Bakerloo line delays

Tuesday 26 August 2025 10:23 , Arielle Domb

There are minor delays on the Bakerloo line between Queen’s Park and Elephant and Castle.

Minor delays on Piccadilly line

Tuesday 26 August 2025 10:15 , Arielle Domb

There are minor delays on the Piccadilly line between Acton Town and all Heathrow Terminals due to train cancellations.

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

Vehicle collision on the A13

Tuesday 26 August 2025 10:14 , Arielle Domb

There are serious delays on the A13 Ripple Road (Eastbound) at the junction of Gale Street due to a road traffic collision.

Piccadilly line disruption

Tuesday 26 August 2025 09:56 , Arielle Domb

There are severe delays on the Piccadilly line between Acton Town and Heathrow Terminals and minor delays between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge due to train cancellations.

Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines resume good service

Tuesday 26 August 2025 09:45 , Arielle Domb

A good service has resumed on the Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines.

M25 disruption

Tuesday 26 August 2025 09:31 , Arielle Domb

Three of four lanes on the M25 are still closed following a lorry that caught fire earlier this morning, according to National Highways.

Motorists can expect a 90 minute delay and 9 miles of congestion from J27.

UPDATE#M25 anti-clockwise between J25 #Enfield and J24 #PottersBar #Hertfordshire

ROAD OPEN/LANES CLOSED

3 lanes (of 4) are closed for recovery of a lorry which caught fire earlier this morning.

90 min delay and 9 miles of congestion from J27 (#M11) pic.twitter.com/Ihp1VLFkIC

— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) August 26, 2025

Bakerloo line delays

Tuesday 26 August 2025 09:06 , Arielle Domb

There are severe delays on the Bakerloo line between Stonebridge Park and Harrow & Wealdstone, and minor delays between Elephant & Castle and Stonebridge Park.

This is due to an earlier signal failure at Lambeth North.

Metropolitan line resumes good service

Tuesday 26 August 2025 09:00 , Arielle Domb

A good service has resumed on the Metropolitan line.

Circle and Hammersmith & City lines minor delays

Tuesday 26 August 2025 08:58 , Arielle Domb

There are minor delays on the Circle and Hammersmith & City line between Hammersmith and Liverpool Street clockwise due to a faulty train at Liverpool Street.

Piccadilly Line delays

Tuesday 26 August 2025 08:40 , Arielle Domb

There are severe delays on the Piccadilly Line between Acton Town and Uxbridge due to train cancellations.

Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City line delays

Tuesday 26 August 2025 08:30 , Arielle Domb

A faulty train at Liverpool Street has caused minor delays on the Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines between Aldgate and Baker Street.

“Headphone dodging has a real impact on others”

Tuesday 26 August 2025 08:29 , Arielle Domb

Londoners respond to TfL’s new campaign targeting “headphone dodgers”

Delighted TfL responding to the ⁦@LibDems

Headphone dodging has a real impact on others😖

We need action across entire public transport system & I’ve already retabled my amendment to the Bus Bill which Labour & Tories conspired to defeat before recess https://t.co/iPe3I9Mf3h

— Paul Kohler🔶MP for Wimbledon (@PaulKohlerSW19) August 26, 2025

A12 delays

Tuesday 26 August 2025 08:11 , Arielle Domb

There 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.

Proposed vaping fine

Tuesday 26 August 2025 07:46 , Arielle Domb

Londoners could be fined £1,000 for vaping at bus stops under new rules.

The proposed changes would grant authorities such as Transport for London the power to issue fixed penalty notices to people caught vaping in certain public areas.

Read the full story here.

Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway disruption

Tuesday 26 August 2025 07:39 , Arielle Domb

A minor disruption in Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway services between Reading and Maidenhead is expected until the end of the day.

Trains may be delayed by up to 10 minutes or cancelled.

Victoria line reopens

Tuesday 26 August 2025 07:37 , Arielle Domb

The Victoria line has reopened following partial closure, but there are still severe delays on the entire line.

Elizabeth line disruption

Tuesday 26 August 2025 07:30 , Arielle Domb

Elizabeth line trains running between Reading and Maidenhead may be delayed or cancelled due to a fault with the signalling system.

The disruption is expected until 9.00am.

How much could Tube fares go up as inflation rises?

Tuesday 26 August 2025 07:19 , Arielle Domb

Commuters in London may see transport fees increase by up to 5.8 per cent next year in line with rising inflation.

Read the full story here.

Victoria line part suspended

Tuesday 26 August 2025 07:12 , Arielle Domb

The Victoria line is part suspended between Victoria and Brixton due to a signal failure at Vauxhall. There are severe delays on the rest of the line.

Tickets are being accepted on London buses, Southeastern and South Western Railway.

A406 traffic

Tuesday 26 August 2025 07:09 , Arielle Domb

There is severe traffic on the A406 Bowes Road westbound at the junction of A406 Telford Road due to Thames Water works.

Update: Gatwick Airport travel disruption until 11.00

Friday 22 August 2025 09:15 , Charlotte Ambrose

Delays to services between Gatwick Airport and Haywards Heath are expected until 11.00 due to a fault with the signalling system.

Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes, revised or diverted.

Routes impacted

Gatwick Express services between London Victoria and Brighton

Southern services between London Victoria and Littlehampton / Eastbourne / Hastings / Ore

Thameslink services between Cambridge / Bedford / Haywards Heath and Brighton

Reduced services on Mildmay and Suffragette lines

Friday 22 August 2025 09:13 , Charlotte Ambrose

The Mildmay and Suffragette lines are running reduced services on Friday 22 August.

There is a reduced Mildmay line service between Richmond and Camden Road. The 2159 train from Stratford to Richmond will terminate at Camden Road at 2219 and the 2317 train from Richmond to Willesden Junction will not run.

The Suffragette line is running a reduced service from Upper Holloway to Gospel Oak. As a result, the train from Barking Riverside to Gospel Oak will terminate at Upper Holloway.

Update: Good service on Bakerloo line

Friday 22 August 2025 09:08 , Charlotte Ambrose

Earlier delays on the Bakerloo line caused by train cancellations have been resolved.

There is good service on the entire line.

Piccadilly line part suspended

Friday 22 August 2025 08:42 , Charlotte Ambrose

The Piccadilly line is part suspended between Hammersmith and Hyde Park Corner while signal failures are fixed in the Gloucester Road area.

There are severe delays on the rest of the line.

Tickets will be accepted on London buses, Elizabeth Line, Weaver Line, Great Northern and South Western Railway services via any reasonable route.

Traffic on M4 leading to Heathrow

Friday 22 August 2025 08:31 , Charlotte Ambrose

Severe congestion has built up on the M4 spur southbound between junctions 4 and 4a leading to Heathrow Airport.

Delays of up to 15 minutes against traffic are expected until 9.00.

Rail strikes taking place this weekend

Friday 22 August 2025 08:24 , Charlotte Ambrose

Rail strikes will affect CrossCountry services this weekend while RMT union members take industrial action over the bank holiday weekend.

There will be no Cross Country services on Saturday and limited service on Monday.

Impacted routes include services between Birmingham New Street, Reading and the south coast, and between Leicester, Cambridge and Stansted Airport.

Northern line delays resolved

Friday 22 August 2025 08:12 , Charlotte Ambrose

Earlier delays on the Northern line between Finchley Central and High Barnet have been resolved.

There is good service on the entire line.

District line delays resolved

Friday 22 August 2025 08:09 , Charlotte Ambrose

Earlier delays on the District line due to a late finish of engineering work at Southfields and Turnham Green have been resolved.

There is good service on the entire line.

Expected road delays in bank holiday getaway rush

Friday 22 August 2025 08:03 , Charlotte Ambrose

Traffic delays are expected this weekend as millions of people are set to travel on the roads for bank holiday getaways.

Congestion may be impacted by strike action taking place on Saturday and Monday by workers at train operator CrossCounty, who are members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union

The most congestion is expected on major roads in the South East and South West.

Update: Routes impacted by Gatwick travel disruption

Friday 22 August 2025 07:53 , Charlotte Ambrose

A fault with the signalling system between Gatwick Airport and Haywards Heath means trains are running at a reduced speed, causing delays of up to 30 minutes.

Gatwick Express services that run in the direction towards Brighton will terminate at Gatwick Airport.

Routes impacted

Gatwick Express services between London Victoria and Brighton

Southern services between London Victoria and Littlehampton / Eastbourne / Hastings / Ore

Thameslink services between Cambridge / Bedford / Haywards Heath and Brighton

Congestion on M25 anticlockwise junction 10

Friday 22 August 2025 07:45 , Charlotte Ambrose

There is congestion on the M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction 10.

Normal traffic conditions are expected by 8.00.

Delays on Northern line

Friday 22 August 2025 07:43 , Charlotte Ambrose

There are minor delays on the Northern line between Finchley Central and High Barnet due to train cancellations.

There is good service on the rest of the line.

Gatwick Airport travel disruption

Friday 22 August 2025 07:21 , Charlotte Ambrose

A fault with the signalling system between Gatwick Airport and Haywards Heath means trains are running at a reduced speed on some lines towards Haywards Heath. As a result of this, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 09.30.

Disruption to trains to and from Cannon Street

Friday 22 August 2025 07:06 , Charlotte Ambrose

Earlier overrunning engineering works at Cannon Street is causing disruption to journeys to and from the station.

As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised until 7.15.

The line reopened at 6.22, but there are still delays while service returns to normal.

Delays on the DLR due to faulty train at Shadwell

Thursday 21 August 2025 09:19 , Charlotte Ambrose

There are minor delays on the DLR due to an earlier faulty train at Shadwell.

Services from Poplar to Bank, Canary Wharf to Shadwell, Westferry to Tower Gateway and West India Quay to Canary Wharf are delayed.

There is good service on the rest of the line.

Rail disruption between Sidcup and Hither Green until 12.00

Thursday 21 August 2025 09:06 , Charlotte Ambrose

A safety inspection being made to the track at Lee is causing delays to trains between Sidcup and Hither Green.

While inspections of a potential track defect at Lee are made, a 20mph speed restriction has been put in place and disruption is expected until 12.00.

Routes impacted

Between Gravesend / Strood / Dartford and London Charing Cross, and also the London Cannon Street circular services

All lines blocked between St Pancras and Blackfriars

Thursday 21 August 2025 08:51 , Charlotte Ambrose

A problem currently under investigation between London St Pancras International and London Blackfriars means that all lines are blocked.

Trains running between these station may be delayed.

Disruption is expected until 10.00.

Longer delays expected on M4 junction to Heathrow

Thursday 21 August 2025 08:30 , Charlotte Ambrose

Severe congestion on the M4 spur southbound between junctions 4 and 4A is now expected until 8.45.

Delays of up to 10 minutes are expected against traffic.

Congestion on M25 clockwise

Thursday 21 August 2025 08:08 , Charlotte Ambrose

There is moderate congestion on the M25 clockwise at junction 10.

Delays of up to 10 minutes are expected until 8.15.

Traffic on M4 connecting to Heathrow Airport

Thursday 21 August 2025 08:07 , Charlotte Ambrose

There is severe congestion on the M4 “spur” southbound between junctions 4 and 4A which connects to Heathrow Airport.

Traffic will be delayed up to 10 minutes, with disruption expected until around 8.15.

Rail disruption between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon

Thursday 21 August 2025 08:05 , Charlotte Ambrose

A safety inspection of the track between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon means that some lines are blocked.

Trains running between these stations may be delayed or revised until 10.00.

More stations disrupted by Wimbledon train fault

Thursday 21 August 2025 07:50 , Charlotte Ambrose

All lines have reopened following an earlier train fault at Wimbledon, but while service recovers, more routes will be impacted by delays.

Disruption is expected until 9.00.

Routes impacted

Between Exeter St Davids / Honiton / Weymouth / Yeovil Pen Mill / Poole / Bournemouth / Salisbury / Southampton Central / Basingstoke / Fareham / Alton / Portsmouth Harbour / Portsmouth & Southsea / Havant / Haslemere / Guildford / Woking / Shepperton / Hampton Court / Chessington South / Dorking / and London Waterloo, and also London Waterloo circular services

Piccadilly line delays due to track trespassers

Thursday 21 August 2025 07:46 , Charlotte Ambrose

There are delays across the entire Piccadilly line due to earlier trespassers on the track at Chiswick Park.

Wimbledon rail disruption towards Clapham Junction

Thursday 21 August 2025 07:26 , Charlotte Ambrose

A door fault on a train at Wimbledon means that some lines towards Clapham Junction are disrupted.

South Western Railway trains running through this station may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised until around 9.00.

South Western Railway tickets are not currently being accepted on London buses.

Trains from Wigan North Western area to London Euston delayed

Thursday 21 August 2025 07:17 , Charlotte Ambrose

Theft of signaling cables in the Wigan North Western area means there are fewer trains running on some lines through the area to London Euston.

As a result, services from Avanti West Coast and the Caledonian Sleeper to London Euston may be cancelled, revised, or delayed up to 30 minutes.

Engineers are on site working to rectify the issue, but disruption is expected until 8.00.

London routes affected

Avanti West Coast between Glasgow Central and Wolverhampton / Birmingham New Street, between Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street, between Glasgow Central / Lancaster and London Euston, and also between Blackpool North and Crewe

Caledonian Sleeper between Inverness / Glasgow Central and London Euston

District line suspension and delay update

Wednesday 20 August 2025 09:43 , Charlotte Ambrose

The District line is part suspended between Parsons Green and Wimbledon while a track fault at Wimbledon Park is resolved.

There are severe delays between Edgware Road and Parsons Green.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses and there is good service on the rest of the line.

Bakerloo line delays resolved

Wednesday 20 August 2025 09:37 , Charlotte Ambrose

An earlier signalling problem on Bakerloo line services between Queen’s Park and Elephant and Castle have been resolved and there is good service on the entire line.

Metropolitan line delays resolved

Wednesday 20 August 2025 09:36 , Charlotte Ambrose

Earlier Metropolitan line delays caused by a track fault at Chalfont and Latimer have cleared.

There is good service on the entire line.

Severe delays on District line

Wednesday 20 August 2025 09:21 , Charlotte Ambrose

There are severe delays on the District line between Parsons Green and Wimbledon due to a track fault at Wimbledon Park.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.

There is good service on the rest of the line.

Windrush line part suspended between Clapham Junction and Surrey Quays

Wednesday 20 August 2025 09:20 , Charlotte Ambrose

There is no Windrush line service between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction due to a power supply failure at Queens Road Peckham.

There is good service on the rest of the line.

Bedford Thameslink disruption update

Wednesday 20 August 2025 09:15 , Charlotte Ambrose

Disruption caused by a fault between the signalling at Bedford is expected to cause delays until 11.00.

Network Rail are on site investigating the fault.

Routes impacted

East Midlands Railway between Sheffield / Nottingham / Corby and London St Pancras International

Thameslink between Bedford and East Grinstead / Three Bridges / Haywards Heath / Brighton

Thameslink travel advice

If you wish to use an alternative route, tickets are being accepted mutually on Thameslink and East Midlands Railway services between Bedford, Luton and London St Pancras International.

Lines reopened between Bishops Stortford and Broxbourne after person hit by train

Wednesday 20 August 2025 09:08 , Charlotte Ambrose

Lines between Bishops Stortford and Broxbourne have reopened after an earlier incident where a person was sadly hit by a train.

Trains running between Bishops Stortford and Broxbourne, and also between Hertford East and Broxbourne, are returning to normal but may still be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 60 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 12.00, including to Stansted Express services between Stansted Airport and London Liverpool Street.

Other routes affected include Greater Anglia trains between Ely / Cambridge North / Cambridge / Stansted Airport / Hertford East and London Liverpool Street, and also between Cambridge / Bishop Stortford and Stratford

Northern line delays resolved

Wednesday 20 August 2025 09:06 , Charlotte Ambrose

Earlier delays to Northern line services have been resolved after an obstruction on the track at Kennington has been cleared.

There is good service on the entire line.

Northern line delays between Camden Town and Battersea Power Station

Wednesday 20 August 2025 08:52 , Charlotte Ambrose

An obstruction on the track at Kennington is causing severe delays on the Northern line between Camden Town and Battersea Power Station via Charing Cross.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses and Southeastern.

There is good service on the rest of the line.

Severe congestion on M25 anticlockwise between junctions 2 and 1A

Wednesday 20 August 2025 08:47 , Charlotte Ambrose

There is severe congestion on the M25 between junctions 2 and 1A.

Delays of up to 10 minutes are expected until 10.15.

Moderate congestion is expected on the M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction 1A until 9.00.

Trains from London Euston to Wigan and Warrington disrupted

Wednesday 20 August 2025 08:37 , Charlotte Ambrose

A fault with the signalling system in the Wigan North Western / Warrington Bank Quay areas is causing major disruption as several lines are blocked.

Trains running through these stations, including services to London Euston, may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes, revised or diverted until around 12.00.

Routes to London impacted

Avanti West Coast between Glasgow Central and Wolverhampton / Birmingham New Street, between Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street, between Glasgow Central / Lancaster and London Euston, and also between Blackpool North and Crewe

Bakerloo line delays between Queen's Park and Elephant and Castle

Wednesday 20 August 2025 08:29 , Charlotte Ambrose

The Bakerloo line is experiencing minor delays between Queen’s Park and Elephant and Castle due to a signalling problem.

There is good service on the rest of the line.

Severe delays on Mildmay line due to Dalston Kingsland signal failure

Wednesday 20 August 2025 08:26 , Charlotte Ambrose

There are severe delays across the entire Mildmay line due to a signal failure at Dalston Kingston.

Network Rail are currently working to resolve the issue.

Disruption between Highbury and Islington and Stratford until 12.00

Wednesday 20 August 2025 08:12 , Charlotte Ambrose

A fault with the signalling system in the Dalston Kingsland area is causing disruption to journeys between Highbury & Islington and Stratford.

Disruption is expected on London Overground trains until around 12.00.

Reduced Thameslink service between Sutton and Blackfriars

Wednesday 20 August 2025 08:10 , Charlotte Ambrose

A shortage of train crew on the Thameslink route between Sutton and London Blackfriars means a reduced service will run until approximately 5.00.

Some cancellations are expected throughout the morning and into the afternoon.

Thameslink suggests leaving an extra 30 minutes of time if your train is affected.

Travel advice

Thameslink tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on the following services:

• Southern and Thameslink on any reasonable surrounding routes
• London Underground services across London on any reasonable route
• London Buses on any route between the Sutton or Wimbledon areas and Central London
• London Trams between Wimbledon, Mitcham Junction and the Croydon area
• Southeastern services between Herne Hill and London Victoria
• South Western Railway services between Wimbledon and London Waterloo

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