Commuters are facing disruption to bus routes due to strike action on First Bus services across the capital from today until 5am tomorrow (Tuesday, September 2).
Little or no service is expected on many First Buses, while local buses that are not directly affected by strikes are expected to be busier than normal.
Trains from Ramsgate to London St Pancras International and Victoria will be disrupted until 11.00 due to a fault with the signaling system between Faversham and Ramsgate. While engineers are en route to fix the issue, trains will be subject to delays and cancellations.
Meanwhile, good service was reported on all London Underground lines.
Follow the latest updates below...
Mildmay line part suspended between Clapham Junction and Shepherds Bush
13:49 , Charlotte AmbroseThere is no service on the Mildmay line between Shepherds Bush and Clapham Junction while Network Rail remove an animal from the track.
Good service is reported on the rest of the line.
Metropolitan line delays resolved
13:48 , Charlotte AmbroseEarlier delays on the Metropolitan line due to train cancellations have been resolved.
Walthamstow Central station escalator out of action
12:55 , Charlotte AmbroseCommuters will have to trample down a 70-step staircase for a fortnight at Walthamstow Central station while the “down” escalator is repaired.
Until mid-September, Transport for London will be carrying out repairs to improve the escalator’s reliability.
This comes after a similar shut down of the ascending escalator before the summer.
Delays on Metropolitan line
12:17 , Charlotte AmbroseThere are delays on the Metropolitan line between Moor Park and Chesham due to train cancellations.
The next southbound departure from Chesham will be at 12.30.
There is good service on the rest of the line.
Major disruption to trains in Kent due to blocked lines
11:08 , Charlotte AmbroseSeveral rail lines are blocked in Kent due to a signaling fault in Gillingham.
Trains running between Gravesend and Rainham/ Faversham may be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes until around 13.00.
Services between London and the coast via Faversham will end their journeys at Gillingham.
No trains will run between Gillingham and Faversham, but trains will continue to run between Faversham and Ramsgate.
A replacement bus service is being organised between Gillingham and Faversham.
Ticket acceptance on alternative routes
- Southeastern services on any reasonable route (excluding high-speed services) - Please note these services are also being affected by this incident
- Elizabeth line services between Farringdon and Abbey Wood
- London buses between London Bridge and Dartford
- London Underground on any reasonable route including between London Terminals
- Docklands Light Railway on any route including to / from Greenwich and Royal Woolwich Arsenal
- The following Arriva Bus routes: 101 and 182 between Chatham and Gillingham and the 190 between Gravesend and Chatham
Disruption between Paddington and Newbury expected until 11.30
11:02 , Charlotte AmbroseDelays to services between London Paddington and Newbury are expected until 11.30 due to a signaling fault near Theale.
As a result, trains have to run at a reduced speed on the line towards Newbury.
Trains between Reading and Newbury may be delayed by up to 15 minutes.
Routes impacted
Between London Paddington and Newbury / Bedwyn / Bristol Temple Meads / Westbury / Frome, and also between Reading and Newbury
Kings Cross rail disruption expected until 11.00
10:59 , Charlotte AmbroseDelays to services from Kings Cross to Edinburgh, York and Hull are expected until 11.00.
The disruption is caused by an earlier safety inspection of the track north of Doncaster.
Trains from Kings Cross to Edinburgh, York and Hull impacted by Doncaster safety inspection
10:20 , Charlotte AmbroseDelays caused by a safety inspection of a track near Doncaster are impacting services from Kings Cross to Edinburgh, York and Hull.
A safety inspection is taking place on the track north of Doncaster. As a result, some trains may be delayed by up to 45 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 10.45.
Routes impacted
CrossCountry between Newcastle and Reading
Grand Central between Bradford Interchange and London King Cross
Hull Trains between Hull and London Kings Cross
LNER between Edinburgh / York and London Kings Cross
Tube strikes this week
09:56 , Charlotte AmbroseFrom Sunday 7 September, the RMT union which represents rail and transport workers will take industrial action which will disrupt London Underground services until Friday 12 September.
Transport for London have warned that some National Rail services may be impacted if London Underground operated stations are closed.
The TfL journey planner is not currently showing correctly for the strike dates. TfL has advised commuters to check the service later in the week.
There will also be no service on the DLR on Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 September.
Trains between St Pancras, Victoria and Ramsgate delayed
09:43 , Charlotte AmbroseA fault with the signaling system between Faversham and Ramsgate has blocked some lines, causing cancellations and delays to services from Ramsgate to London St Pancras International and Victoria.
Disruption to services is expected until 11.00.
Engineers are currently en route to solve the signaling issue. While trains between Faversham and Ramsgate are unable to run, trains in the opposite direction are in service.
Replacement buses have been organised and the first service is scheduled to depart at 09.51 from Faversham.
Tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Stagecoach buses travelling the Thanet Loop bus route.
Routes impacted
Between London St Pancras International / London Victoria and Ramsgate
Train disruption between Paddington and Newbury prolongued
09:39 , Charlotte AmbroseTrains between Paddington and Newbury have been disrupted by a fault with the signaling system between Theale and Thatcham.
As a result, trains between Theale and Newbury may be delayed by up to 15 minutes, which is impacting London services.
Disruption is expected until 10.30.
Waterloo and City line delays resolved
09:35 , Charlotte AmbroseThere is good service on the Waterloo and City line following earlier delays due to a signal failure at Bank.
Heathrow Airport traffic prolonged until 10.45
09:32 , Charlotte AmbroseCongestion on the M4 spur leading to Heathrow Airport is now anticipated until 10.45, with drivers expected to face up to 10 minutes of delays.
Waterloo and City line re-opened with delays
09:15 , Charlotte AmbroseThe Waterloo and City line has re-opened following an earlier suspension due to a signal failure at Bank.
There are now minor delays across the entire line.
Heathrow Airport traffic delays expected until 9.45
08:54 , Charlotte AmbroseDelays of up to 10 minutes on the M4 spur towards Heathrow Airport are expected until 9.45.
Heathrow Airport traffic update
08:34 , Charlotte AmbroseDelays of up to 30 minutes are expected against traffic until 9.00 on the M4 spur southbound towards Heathrow Airport between junctions 4 and 4a.
Entire Waterloo and City line suspended
08:31 , Charlotte AmbroseThe Waterloo and City line is suspended due to a signal failure at Bank.
Trains between Reading, Redhill and Gatwick Airport delayed
08:22 , Charlotte AmbroseTrains running between Reading, Redhill and Gatwick Airport are delayed due to an earlier safety inspection of the track between Ash and Guildford.
As a result trains are running at a reduced speed and may be cancelled, revised or delayed up to 10 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 11.00.
Routes impacted
South Western Railway between Farnham and Guildford
Great Western Railway between Reading and Redhill / Gatwick Airport
Alternative Travel advice
Great Western railway tickets can be used on the following services at no extra cost:
- South Western Railway between Reading and Wokingham / Clapham Junction
- Southern between Clapham Junction and Redhill / Gatwick Airport
Traffic to Heathrow Airport on M4 spur worsens
08:10 , Charlotte AmbroseTraffic on the M4 spur towards Heathrow Airport is now causing delays of up to 30 minutes.
Congestion is expected to clear by 8.30.
Congestion on the M4 spur to Heathrow Airport
07:50 , Charlotte AmbroseThere are delays of up to 15 minutes against expected traffic on the M4 spur southbound between junctions 4 and 4a to Heathrow Airport.
Normal traffic conditions are expected by 8.00.
District line delays resolved
07:42 , Charlotte AmbroseEarlier delays on eastbound District line services have now been resolved.
There is good service on the entire line.
Congestion on M25 entry slip at junction 19
07:35 , Charlotte AmbroseThere are currently traffic delays of up to 10 minutes on the M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction 19.
Normal traffic conditions are expected by 7.45.
Trains between Paddington and Newbury disrupted
07:19 , Charlotte AmbroseTrains running between London Paddington and Newbury are disrupted due to a fault with the signaling system between Theale and Thatcham.
As a result, trains are running at a reduced speed on the line towards Newbury and may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 8.30.
Routes impacted
Between London Paddington and Newbury / Bedwyn / Bristol Temple Meads / Westbury / Frome, and also between Reading and Newbury
Bus routes impacted by strike action
07:14 , Charlotte AmbroseOver 60 bus routes will be disrupted by First Bus strike action in London today.
Commuters are advised to use alternative Tube and rail services for travel.
There are more frequent buses running on route 2 which travels from Marylebone in central London to Norwood from 7.00 until 10.30 and from 15.00 to 19.30.
Full list of affected routes:
13, 18, 23, 31, 33, 49, 65, 70, 71, 72, 85, 94, 105, 110, 116, 117, 148, 203, 216, 218, 220, 224, 235, 272, 281, 283, 290, 293, 295, 371, 406, 411, 418, 419, 423, 440, 452, 467, 681, C1, E3, H22, H37, H98, K1, K2, K3, K4, K5
N33, N13, N18, N23, N31, N65, N72, N85, N94, N105, N148, N220, N281 and N295
Delays on M25 due to earlier broken down vehicle
07:07 , Charlotte AmbroseThere are delays of up to 10 minutes on the M25 anticlockwise at junction 22 following an earlier broken down vehicle which has now been cleared.
Congestion on the main road is expected to clear by 7.15.
Traffic on the exit slip at junction 22 is expected to clear by 7.45.
Liverpool Street incident cleared
Friday 29 August 2025 09:52 , Charlotte AmbroseTrains are now running normally following major delays and disruption caused by a broken rail at Liverpool Street station.
Part suspensions and delays on London Tram
Friday 29 August 2025 09:50 , Charlotte AmbroseThe Tram is part suspended between East Croydon and Sandilands due to a broken down bus on the track at Lebanon Road.
There are minor delays on the rest of the line.
Ambulance service confirms no injuries in M20 multi-vehicle crash
Friday 29 August 2025 09:49 , Charlotte AmbroseA spokesperson for South East Coast Ambulance Service which operates in Kent confirmed there were no injuries in the multi-vehicle crash on the M20 this morning.
The collision involved two cars and two lorries.
The M20 is still closed westbound between Ashford (junction 9) and Maidstone (junction 8) while debris across the carriageway and damage to the central reservation is being cleared.
Liverpool Street delay update
Friday 29 August 2025 09:45 , Charlotte AmbroseServices are recovering following blocked lines caused by a rail fault at Liverpool Street which has now been fixed by Network Rail.
Trains may be delayed by up to 20 minutes until around 11.00 as services recover.
Alternative travel to avoid flooded railway lines
Friday 29 August 2025 09:34 , Charlotte AmbroseFlooding on the railway between Gatwick Airport and Horsham means trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines.
Floodwater can wash away the stones that support the track, damage the third rail that powers trains, and affect signalling systems.
Southern and Thameslink are working with Network Rail to manage the impact, using pumps and flood barriers where needed. Their control teams are monitoring conditions and sending staff to affected areas as quickly as possible.
Trains running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised as a result.
Alternative ticket acceptance
You can continue to use your ticket to travel at no extra cost on:
- Alternative Thameslink and Southern trains on any reasonable route towards your destination
- South Western Railway services between Portsmouth / Southampton / Havant and London Waterloo
- Metrobus services on routes:
- 3 for Gatwick, Three Bridges, Crawley
- 10 for Crawley and Gatwick Airport
- 20 for Three Bridges, Gatwick Airport, Horley
- 100 for Redhill, Earlswood, Salfords, Horley, Gatwick, Crawley, Three Bridges
- 272 for Crawley, Three Bridges, Haywards Heath, Wivelsfield, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Preston Park, Brighton
- 291 for Crawley, Three Bridges, East Grinstead
- 400 for Redhill, Earlswood, Salfords, Horley, Gatwick, Crawley, Three Bridges
- 420 for Reigate, Redhill (Sundays Only), Earlswood, Salfords, Gatwick, Crawley
- 460 for Reigate, Redhill, Earlswood, Salfords, Horley, Gatwick, Crawley
Central line delays resolved
Friday 29 August 2025 09:26 , Charlotte AmbroseEarlier delays on the Central line between North Acton and West Ruislip have been resolved.
There are no delays on the line, but there is a part closure between Hainault and Newbury Park and Hainault and Woodford due to planned engineering works.
Weaver line delays resolved
Friday 29 August 2025 09:25 , Charlotte AmbroseDelays on the Weaver line caused by an earlier rail fault at Liverpool Street have been resolved.
There is good service on the entire line.
Weaver line delays from Liverpool Street
Friday 29 August 2025 09:13 , Charlotte AmbroseThere are delays on the Weaver line on trains between Liverpool Street to Cheshunt and Enfield Town due to an earlier track fault.
There is good service on the rest of the line.
M20 crash update: oil and fuel spillages being cleared
Friday 29 August 2025 08:59 , Charlotte AmbroseA crash involving two cars and two lorries occurred on the M20 at around 3am this morning.
A spillage of oil, fuel, coolant and hydraulic fluid across the carriageway is being treated and there is also damage to the central reservation barrier.
Emergency services are on scene. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene providing assistance with traffic management.
The westbound carriage remains closed.
Diversion route
Road users are advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol on the following route:
- Leave the M20 at J9 onto Fougeres way and follow to the roundabout with the A20.
- Take the 3rd exit onto the A20 heading west.
- Follow the A20 through Charing, Lenham and Harrietsham back to the M20 J8 and rejoin the M20 westbound at J8 to continue your journey.
Flooding blocking railway at Gatwick Airport and Victoria
Friday 29 August 2025 08:55 , Charlotte AmbroseFlooding on the railway between Gatwick Airport and Horsham means that some lines are blocked.
Trains running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised until 11.30.
Routes impacted
Southern between London Victoria and Bognor Regis / Portsmouth Harbour
Thameslink between Peterborough and Horsham
Alternative travel to avoid London Liverpool Street disruption
Friday 29 August 2025 08:45 , Charlotte AmbroseAlthough lines have reopened following a broken rail, there is major disruption to rail services to and from Liverpool Street.
Delays of up to an hour are expected until 11.00.,
Alternative travel advice
Elizabeth line
- Tickets can be used t no extra cost on Greater Anglia services via any reasonable route.
Greater Anglia
Greater Anglia have arranged for ticket to be accepted on the following alternative options, at no extra cost:
- c2c services between Fenchurch Street and Southend Central
- Elizabeth line services between London Liverpool Street and Shenfield
- London Underground services via any reasonable routes
- Thameslink services between Cambridge and London St Pancras International
- Great Northern services between Cambridge and London Kings Cross
- Great Northern services between Hertford North and Moorgate
Severe delays of up to 50 minutes on M25 anticlockwise
Friday 29 August 2025 08:34 , Charlotte AmbroseSevere delays of up to 50 minutes are expected on the M25 anticlockwise between junctions 16 and 15 until 9.15.
Central line: Minor delays
Friday 29 August 2025 08:24 , Charlotte AmbroseThere are minor delays on the Central line between North Acton and West Ruislip due to an earlier faulty train at White City.
Trains from Hainault to Newbury Park and Woodford are suspended due to planned engineering work.
Severe congestion on M25 anticlockwise between junctions 16 and 15
Friday 29 August 2025 08:15 , Charlotte AmbroseThere is severe congestion on the M25 anticlockwise between junctions 16 and 15.
Delays of up to 20 minutes are expected until 8.30.
M20 closed due to major multi-vehicle crash
Friday 29 August 2025 08:04 , Charlotte AmbroseCommuters will face long delays as the M20 is closed due to a multi-vehicle collision.
Part of the M20 in Kent is closed between junctions 9 and 8 going westbound.
All lanes are closed and the event is expected to be cleared by 10.00.
Weaver line reopened
Friday 29 August 2025 07:53 , Charlotte AmbroseThe Weaver line has reopened following a part suspension between Hackney Downs and London Liverpool Street due to a broken rail.
As a result of the fault, there are severe delays across the entire line.
Lines reopened at London Liverpool Street
Friday 29 August 2025 07:50 , Charlotte AmbroseLines have reopened following a closure caused by a broken rail at London Liverpool Street.
As services recover, trains running to and from the station may still be cancelled, revised, or severely delayed by up to 60 minutes until around 11.00.
Elizabeth line, London Overground, Stansted Express and Greater Anglia trains are impacted.
2,000 London United drivers expected to strike in London
Friday 29 August 2025 07:46 , Charlotte AmbroseAround 2,000 bus drivers are expected to take industrial action on planned First Bus strikes in London happening today and on Monday 1 September until Tuesday 2 September.
Around 7,500 members of Unite are striking or balloting to strike across the country including in major cities Bristol, Manchester and Cardiff.
This comes as many children are expected to return to school on Monday.
Congestion on M25 clockwise entry slip at junction 19
Friday 29 August 2025 07:40 , Charlotte AmbroseThere is moderate congestion on the M25 clockwise entry slip at junction 19.
Delays of up to 10 minutes are expected against traffic until around 7.45.
First Bus strikes today
Friday 29 August 2025 07:31 , Charlotte AmbroseStrikes are planned on bus services operated by First Bus across west, northwest and southwest London from today until 5am on Saturday 30 August.
Little or no service is expected on affected routes.
Local buses that are not directly affected by strikes are expected to be busier than normal.
Routes impacted
13, 18, 23, 31, 33, 49, 65, 70, 71, 72, 85, 94, 105, 110, 116, 117, 148, 203, 216, 218, 220, 224, 235, 272, 281, 283, 290, 293, 295, 371, 406, 411, 418, 419, 423, 440, 452, 467, 681, C1, E3, H22, H37, H98, K1, K2, K3, K4, K5
N33, N13, N18, N23, N31, N65, N72, N85, N94, N105, N148, N220, N281 and N295
Expected delays at London Liverpool Street extended until 11.00
Friday 29 August 2025 07:24 , Charlotte AmbroseNational Rail has said major disruption and delays at London Liverpool Street is now expected until 11 - two and a half hours longer than originally anticipated.
Rail disruption between Redbridge and Romsey expected until 10.00
Friday 29 August 2025 07:20 , Charlotte AmbroseA tree blocking the railway between Romsey and Redbridge means some lines are blocked between these stations.
As a result, trains may be cancelled or revised until 10.00.
South Western Railway have been informed about the issue and have specialist teams en route to deliver support to the incident.
Routes impacted by London Liverpool Street disruption
Friday 29 August 2025 07:13 , Charlotte AmbroseA broken rail at London Liverpool Street means some lines are blocked.
As a result, trains running to and from this station may be cancelled, severely delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
Routes impacted
Elizabeth line between Heathrow Terminal 5 / London Liverpool Street and Shenfield, and also between London Liverpool Street and Gidea Park
Greater Anglia between London Liverpool Street and Hertford East / Southend Victoria / Southminster / Witham / Braintree / Colchester / Colchester Town / Clacton-on-Sea / Walton-on-the-Naze / Stansted Airport / Ipswich / Harwich International / Harwich Town / Cambridge / Cambridge North / Ely / Norwich
London Overground between London Liverpool Street and Chingford / Enfield Town / Cheshunt
Stansted Express between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport
Weaver line services between Hackney Downs and London Liverpool Street
