London travel news LIVE: Latest Tube and train updates as huge crowds head to Notting Hill Carnival

Major travel disruption is expected today as up to a million people are set to attend the last day of Notting Hill Carnival.

Ladbroke Grove is closed all day and stations close to the carnival including Latimer Road, Notting Hill Gate, Westbourne Park, and Holland Park will be impacted with delays, temporary closures and restricted entry.

The main parade starts at 10.30am and sound systems will go live at 12.00pm, with floats, music and stalls set to end by 8pm.

Meanwhile, industrial action means there are no Cross Country train services today between Reading, Stansted Airport, Birmingham and Cambridge.

Planned engineering works means trains running to and from major stations including Kings Cross and London Euston may be delayed, amended and reduced until the end of the day. Hounslow and Lewisham stations are also impacted by major engineering work.

The Waterloo and City line is closed today and the Mildmay line is running a reduced service, which will affect trains between Willesden Junction, Clapham Junction, Camden Road, Stratford and Richmond.

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Severe delays on the Hammersmith and City line

Monday 25 August 2025 18:50 , Megan Howe

There are currently severe delays on the Hammersmith and City line between Liverpool St and Barking, as TfL deal with a fire alert at Barking station.

Good service on the rest of the line.

No trains between West Ealing and Greenford

Monday 25 August 2025 17:08 , Charlotte Ambrose

Train services between West Ealing and Greenford have been cancelled until 8pm due to a fault on the train which runs between these services.

Lioness line delays resolved

Monday 25 August 2025 16:39 , Charlotte Ambrose

There is a good service on the Lioness line following earlier delays caused by a faulty train at South Hampstead.

Ongoing rail disruption between Kings Cross and Kings Lynn

Monday 25 August 2025 16:38 , Charlotte Ambrose

Trains between Kings Lynn and London Kings Cross will be disrupted until the end of the day following a fault with the signaling system in the Downham Market area.

As a result, trains will be running at a reduced speed and may be delayed up to 20 minutes.

Paddington rail disruption

Monday 25 August 2025 16:36 , Charlotte Ambrose

Several rail services from London Paddington will be delayed following a safety inspection of the track between Paddington and Acton Main Line.

Lines have reopened, but delays of up to 30 minutes are expected as services recover until around 5.30pm.

Routes impacted

Elizabeth line between Shenfield and Heathrow Terminal 5

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Oxford / Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford / Cheltenham Spa / Swindon / Bristol Parkway / Swansea / Bristol Temple Meads / Weston-super-Mare / Taunton / Exeter St Davids / Paignton / Plymouth / Penzance

Heathrow Express between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals

Elizabeth line delays from Paddington

Monday 25 August 2025 16:33 , Charlotte Ambrose

There are minor delays to Elizabeth line services between Paddington and Heathrow Terminals and Reading due to an earlier obstruction on the track in the Action Main Line area.

This is likely to impact carnival revellers as Paddington is one of the closest stations to the festivities.

There is good service on the rest of the line.

Lioness Line delays ongoing

Monday 25 August 2025 15:58 , Charlotte Ambrose

There are minor delays across the entire Lioness line while a faulty train is being fixed at South Hampstead.

Central line delays: Update

Monday 25 August 2025 15:51 , Charlotte Ambrose

There are minor delays on the Central line between Epping and Leytonstone due to an earlier fire alert at Ruislip Gardens.

There is good service on the rest of the line.

Central line delays: Fire alert at Ruislip Gardens

Monday 25 August 2025 15:07 , Charlotte Ambrose

There are minor delays on the Central line between North Acton and West Ruislip while TfL respond to a fire alert at Ruislip Gardens.

There is good service on the rest of the line.

Meanwhile, there are minor delays on the Lioness Line while a faulty train at South Hampstead is being fixed.

Broken down vehicle on M25 junction 1B

Monday 25 August 2025 14:48 , Charlotte Ambrose

There are delays on the M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction 1B due to a broken down vehicle.

The left lane is closed and delays are expected until 3.30pm.

Train delays between Charing Cross and Ramasgate

Monday 25 August 2025 14:41 , Charlotte Ambrose

Trains between Ramsgate and London Charing Cross are delayed due to an earlier trespassing incident at Staplehurst.

As a result, trains will be delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised until around 3.15pm.

The trespasser has been cleared of the line and trains are now on the move.

Routes impacted

Trains between Ramsgate / Dover Priory and London Charing Cross

Carnival performers representing Caribbean, African and Brazilian culture

Monday 25 August 2025 14:23 , Charlotte Ambrose

Thousands have lined the streets for carnival to watch bands and floats representing Caribbean, African and Brazilian culture in west London.

Groups included Bajan Raw Licquer, Mahogany, Chocolate Nation, Mas Africa, Vincy Alliance and United Kreyol, which reflect traditions from Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, St Lucia, Grenada, Jamaica, Dominica and Haiti.

Brazilian performers from Paraiso Samba School, Batala and Dende Nation added to the line-up, alongside long-established UK community bands.

(Yui Mok/PA) (PA Wire)

M25 update: Congestion expected to clear by 1pm

Monday 25 August 2025 12:52 , Charlotte Ambrose

Congestion on the M25 anticlockwise between junctions 3 and 2 caused by an earlier crash is expected to clear by 1pm.

Meanwhile, there is congestion on the M25 clockwise between junctions 27 and 28, with delays of up to 15 minutes expected until 1pm.

Update: Reduced service between West Ealing and Greenford

Monday 25 August 2025 12:38 , Charlotte Ambrose

Following a suspended service due to a shortage of train crew, trains are now running between West Ealing and Greenford.

As a result, a limited service is in operation between these stations until the end of the day.

Tickets will be accepted on London buses.

Update: Carnival stations with no entry

Monday 25 August 2025 12:21 , Charlotte Ambrose

A number of stations will have no entry from 11am during the height of carnival celebrations.

Stations with no entry:

• Notting Hill Gate
• Westbourne Park
• Holland Park
• Queensway
• Royal Oak

Notting Hill Carnival in full swing

Monday 25 August 2025 12:18 , Charlotte Ambrose

The final Adult’s Day Parade of Notting Hill Carnival is in full swing.

(REUTERS)

Thousands of people have flooded the streets in a mass of music, colour and celebration.

(REUTERS)

M25 congestion update

Monday 25 August 2025 11:45 , Charlotte Ambrose

There is congestion on the M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction 12.

Delays of up to 10 minutes are expected against traffic until 12.45.

Meanwhile, there is congestion on the M25 anticlockwise between junctions 4 and 3 due to a three car crash, with major delays are expected until 12.45

Three car crash on M25 anticlockwise (Elliott Wagland)

Three-car crash on M25 causing delays near junction 3

Monday 25 August 2025 11:14 , Charlotte Ambrose

Three cars have crashed on the M25 (Elliot Wagland)

Three cars have crashed on the M25 anticlockwise between junctions 4 and 3 causing two of three lanes to close.

Major delays are expected until 12.45 when the event is expected to be cleared.

London Euston: Avanti West Coast and Northwestern Railway service disruptions

Monday 25 August 2025 10:46 , Charlotte Ambrose

Damage to overhead electric wires between Rugby and Coventry has caused disruptions to services from London Euston to Edinburgh and Crewe.

Although lines have reopened, trains may be cancelled or delayed up to 25 minutes until 12.00.

Routes impacted

Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Wolverhampton / Lancaster / Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool Lime Street / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh

London Northwestern Railway between London Euston and Birmingham International, and also between Milton Keynes Central and Birmingham International / Crewe

Update: Reading to Gatwick Airport rail disruption

Monday 25 August 2025 10:33 , Charlotte Ambrose

Due to a shortage of train crew, there are fewer services running between Reading and Gatwick Airport.

Disruption is expected to continue until 3pm.

Alternative travel

Tickets can be used on the following services at no extra cost:

• Southern via any reasonable route
• Thameslink between London Victoria and Farringdon
• Elizabeth line between Reading and Farringdon
• South Western Railway between Guildford / Basingstoke and Clapham Junction

Train disruption between West Ealing and Greenford

Monday 25 August 2025 10:29 , Charlotte Ambrose

A shortage of train crew means that trains between West Ealing and Greenford are being disrupted until the end of the day.

The following alterations are in place:

• Between 10:30 and 12:30, trains will be unable to run between West Ealing and Greenford
• After 12:30 a limited service will be in operation between West Ealing and Greenford

Tickets will be accepted on London buses via any reasonable route at no extra cost.

Carnival Tube station closures and restrictions

Monday 25 August 2025 10:25 , Charlotte Ambrose

Stations in the carnival area will be very busy during the event today and as a result, stations will operate differently for safety reasons - they may be exit only, use one-way systems, or close for a short time to manage crowding.

Station closures and restrictions

Ladbroke Grove

• Closed all day

Latimer Road

• May temporarily close for short periods throughout the day
• 23:30: station closes

Notting Hill Gate

• 11:00 to 18:00: no entry
• District/Circle lines will not stop
• No interchange between Central line and District and Circle lines
• May temporarily close for short periods

Westbourne Park

• From 11:00: no entry

Holland Park

• 11:00 to 15:00: no entry
• 15:00: station closes

Queensway

• 11:00 to 18:00: no entry - the station is exit only

Royal Oak

• 11:00 to 18:00: no entry
• 18:00: station closes

Kensal Green

• Afternoon and evening: queues outside the station - expect to wait

Kensal Rise

• 18:00: Chamberlayne Road entrance closes
• After 18:00: queuing system outside station terrace entrance

Central line reopened

Monday 25 August 2025 10:16 , Charlotte Ambrose

The Central line has reopened following a part suspension between West Ruislip and Northolt due to a signal failure.

There is good service on the line.

Bus diversions and special services for carnival

Monday 25 August 2025 10:07 , Charlotte Ambrose

A number of buses will be diverted away from the carnival area, while several special services will be put on to service the event.

To the north of the carnival area, buses will start from the Prince of Wales pub on Harrow Road and to the south buses start from Notting Hill Gate.

Routes impacted

Daytime buses

7, 18, 23, 27, 28, 31, 36, 52, 70, 94,148, 228, 295, 316, 328, 452

Night buses

N7, N27, N28, N31

Special bus services

148X to Victoria

Runs between Shepherd's Bush and Victoria from 10.00-5.30, then Notting Hill Gate and Victoria until 22.00. Calls at Shepherd's Bush, Notting Hill Gate, Marble Arch and Victoria.

7X to Paddington

Runs between East Acton and Paddington from 12.00 to 21.30. Calls at all stops between East Acton and Wood Lane, then Shepherd's Bush, Notting Hill Gate, Lancaster Gate and Paddington.

6X to Harrow Road

Runs between Peckham and Harrow Road in one direction only. Calling at all stops between Peckham and Vauxhall, then running non-stop to Harrow Road.

Major events set to cause travel disruption today

Monday 25 August 2025 09:56 , Charlotte Ambrose

Along with Notting Hill Carnival crowds, travel in London may be disrupted by other major events today including Bermondsey Carnival in Southwark Park, Reading Festival and Cricket at The Oval in Kennington.

Battersea Park may also see crowds and delays due to a Jools Holland concert running from 1.30pm to 9.00pm.

Trains between Kings Cross and Hitchin disrupted

Monday 25 August 2025 09:49 , Charlotte Ambrose

A fault with the signaling system at Hitchin means trains must run at a reduced speed on some lines.

As a result, services operating through this station may be delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 11.00am.

Routes impacted

Great Northern between London Kings Cross and Letchworth Garden City / Cambridge / Peterborough / Ely / Kings Lynn

Thameslink between Horsham and Peterborough, and also between Brighton / London Kings Cross and Cambridge

Reduced service between Reading and Gatwick Airport

Monday 25 August 2025 09:47 , Charlotte Ambrose

A shortage of train crew means that a reduced Great Western Railway service will be in operation between Reading and Gatwick Airport.

Disruption is expected until 3.00pm.

Temporary hire bike restriction during carnival

Monday 25 August 2025 09:45 , Charlotte Ambrose

Rental bikes, e-bikes and scooters will be suspended in the carnival area during the event.

Docking stations for Santander Cycles, also known as “Boris Bikes”, will be temporarily suspended until 8.00am on Tuesday 26 August.

There will also be temporary access and parking restrictions on dockless e-bike and e-scooter schemes in the carnival area.

Rail disruption between London Marylebone and Birmingham Moor Street

Monday 25 August 2025 09:35 , Charlotte Ambrose

Disruption is expected until 11.00am on trains between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone following a line closure caused by a broken down train at Tyseley.

Although lines have reopened, cancellations or delays of up to 35 minutes are expected as trains return to normal.

Central line part suspended

Monday 25 August 2025 09:30 , Charlotte Ambrose

A signal failure at West Ruislip means there is no service between this station and Northolt.

While the failure is being fixed, tickets will be accepted on London buses.

There is good service on the rest of the line.