London travel news LIVE: King's Cross chaos as LNER trains face severe delays after person hit by train

London King’s Cross passengers are facing delays (Jordan Pettitt/PA) - (PA Wire)

There are severe delays on LNER services into and from London King’s Cross after a person was hit by a train.

The incident on Tuesday morning at Durham meant the closure of lines leading to major delays on LNER between London Kings Cross and Doncaster, Newcastle, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Edinburgh, and also between Darlington and Newcastle.

Lines have reopened but passengers are still being warned of delays of up to 45 minutes and possible cancellations until at least 11am.

Meanwhile severe delays were reported on the Tube’s Victoria line due to an earlier faulty train at Oxford Circus.

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Circle line update

15:56 , Nuray Bulbul

The Circle line is experiencing minor delays following a number of cancelled services.

Woolwich Ferry suspended

15:46 , Nuray Bulbul

The Woolwich Ferry is currently suspended due to a technical fault.

Metropolitan line part suspended

15:36 , Nuray Bulbul

There is no service on the Metropolitan line between Moor Park and Amersham / Chesham due to a signal failure at Rickmansworth.

The rest of the line is operating with a good service.

IFS Cloud Cable Car providing a good service

15:22 , Nuray Bulbul

The IFS Cloud Cable Car is currently providing a good service.

Lane restrictions on Burdett Road at East India Dock Road for Thames Water works

15:10 , Nuray Bulbul

Lane restrictions are in place on Burdett Road at the junction with East India Dock Road in both directions due to Thames Water works.

Trains to Epsom Downs suspended after tree blocks line

14:58 , Nuray Bulbul

Services between London Victoria and Epsom Downs are disrupted due to a tree blocking the line between Belmont and Epsom Downs.

Trains are unable to run between Sutton and Epsom Downs, with services terminating at Sutton instead. Belmont, Banstead and Epsom Downs are currently not being served.

Disruption is expected to continue until around 4pm.

Minor delays continue on the Metropolitan line

14:42 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays affecting Metropolitan line services between Rickmansworth and Amersham / Chesham while a signal fault at Rickmansworth is being fixed.

Jubilee line update

14:32 , Nuray Bulbul

There is currently no service on the Jubilee line between Finchley Road and Waterloo due to a faulty train at Green Park.

Severe delays are affecting the rest of the line. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, the Mildmay line, DLR, Elizabeth line, c2c, Southeastern and Thameslink via reasonable alternative routes.

Minor delays on Jubilee line northbound and westbound due to faulty train

14:18 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are affecting northbound and westbound Jubilee line services while a faulty train at Green Park is being dealt with.

The rest of the line is operating normally.

A406 update

14:03 , Nuray Bulbul

Traffic is now flowing well on the A406.

Metropolitan line update

13:48 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are affecting services between Rickmansworth and Amersham / Chesham due to a signal failure at Rickmansworth.

The rest of the line is running with a good service.

A40 update

13:36 , Nuray Bulbul

Traffic is moving freely eastbound on the A40 Westway.

There are still slight queues on Holland Park Avenue heading east. Plan ahead, consider alternative routes and allow extra time if needed.

No eastbound stop at Barons Court until June 7

13:23 , Nuray Bulbul

Until Sunday June 7, eastbound trains will not stop at Barons Court.

For eastbound journeys from the station, take a westbound District or Piccadilly line service and change at Hammersmith.

If you’re travelling to Barons Court, stay on to West Kensington (District line) or Earl’s Court (Piccadilly line) and switch to a westbound service.

Minor delays on the Circle line

13:13 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are affecting the Circle line due to a number of cancelled trains.

Delays easing on routes into Marylebone after West Ruislip bridge damage

13:02 , Nuray Bulbul

Services into London Marylebone are returning to normal after a damaged railway bridge at West Ruislip earlier today.

Trains between High Wycombe and London Marylebone may still see delays of up to 15 minutes while timetables recover. Disruption is expected to continue until around 1:30pm.

Piccadilly line resumes good service

12:50 , Nuray Bulbul

The Piccadilly line is currently providing a good service.

LNER customers: Reminder of alternative routes you can take

12:42 , Nuray Bulbul

• Avanti West Coast between London Euston, Manchester and Edinburgh.
• TransPennine Express between Manchester, Leeds and York/Newcastle & Edinburgh
• Northern between Carlisle and Newcastle.
• CrossCountry between Doncaster/Leeds, York and Newcastle/Edinburgh.
• LUMO between Kings Cross to Edinburgh

Minor delays on the Metropolitan line

12:22 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are in place between Rickmansworth and Amersham / Chesham due to a signal fault at Rickmansworth.

A good service is running across the rest of the line.

Delays on the A40

12:02 , Nuray Bulbul

Eastbound queues are building on the A40 Westway back to Maurice Street.

There are also minor delays on Holland Park Avenue towards Holland Park roundabout. Consider alternative routes and allow extra time for your journey.

Delays on the A12

11:42 , Nuray Bulbul

Moderate delays are affecting local roads on diversion routes, with around 3–5 minutes of extra journey time on Ardleigh Green Road, Gubbins Lane and Gooshays Drive.

North Street is also seeing delays of 1–3 minutes heading away from Romford. Additional congestion is possible on the westbound A13 and southbound M11 during peak times as drivers use alternative routes.

Woolwich Ferry resumes service

11:32 , Nuray Bulbul

The Woolwich Ferry is currently providing a good service.

Piccadilly line update

11:21 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are affecting services between Acton Town and Heathrow Terminals following an earlier signal failure at Earl’s Court.

The rest of the line is running normally.

LNER customers: how to claim a refund

11:05 , Nuray Bulbul

If you decide not to travel, you can claim a full refund from where you bought your ticket.

Customers who booked directly through the LNER website or app can request a refund via their account.

If you purchased your ticket through another retailer, please follow their refund process.

Minor delays on the Metropolitan line

10:53 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are affecting services between Rickmansworth and Amersham / Chesham while a signal failure at Rickmansworth is being repaired.

The rest of the line is operating normally.

Woolwich Ferry currently suspended

10:40 , Nuray Bulbul

The Woolwich Ferry is currently suspended due to a technical fault.

Piccadilly line update

10:27 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are in place between Acton Town and Uxbridge / Heathrow Terminals following an earlier signal failure at Earl’s Court.

The rest of the line is running with a good service.

Severe delays on the Victoria line

10:16 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays are affecting the Victoria line while a faulty train at Oxford Circus is being dealt with.

LNER disruption affecting London routes after incident at Durham

10:02 , Nuray Bulbul

LNER services to and from London are still recovering after a person was hit by a train at Durham earlier this morning.

Although the line has now reopened, trains may remain delayed or disrupted while services return to normal, with full recovery expected by around 11am. Rail replacement services are continuing to operate in the meantime.

Passengers travelling to or from London are advised to check their journey before setting off, as some services may still be altered or delayed.

Passengers affected by the disruption can use their tickets on the following services at no extra cost.

• Avanti West Coast between London Euston, Manchester and Edinburgh.
• TransPennine Express between Manchester, Leeds and York/Newcastle & Edinburgh
• Northern between Carlisle and Newcastle.
• CrossCountry between Doncaster/Leeds, York and Newcastle/Edinburgh.
• LUMO between Kings Cross to Edinburgh

Bakerloo line resumes good service

09:52 , Nuray Bulbul

The Bakerloo line is currently providing a good service.

Mildmay line resumes good service

09:40 , Nuray Bulbul

The Mildmay line is currently providing a good service.

Delays and cancellations at London Waterloo after Wimbledon train fault

09:25 , Nuray Bulbul

Services into and out of London Waterloo are recovering after a faulty train in the Wimbledon area earlier caused disruption.

Lines have now reopened, but South Western Railway trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised while timetables return to normal. Disruption is expected to continue until around 11am.

Minor delays on District line between Barking and Upminster

09:11 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are affecting District line services between Barking and Upminster following an earlier customer incident.

The rest of the line is operating normally.

Heavy eastbound delays on A40 Westway and Holland Park Avenue

08:58 , Nuray Bulbul

Eastbound congestion is building on the A40 Westway, with queues stretching past Primula Street.

Traffic is also slow on Holland Park Avenue back towards Holland Park roundabout. Consider alternative routes and allow extra time for your journey.

IFS Cloud Cable Car providing a good service

08:45 , Nuray Bulbul

The IFS Cloud Cable Car is currently providing a good service.

Delays on the A12

08:30 , Nuray Bulbul

Heavy traffic is building in several areas this morning.

Northbound queues are forming on Southend Arterial Road approaching Hall Lane, while Ardleigh Green Road is slow towards Nelmes Way. Squirrels Heath Road is also seeing westbound tailbacks back to Archibald Road.

Drivers should expect delays.

Mildmay line update

08:18 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays are ongoing between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction following an earlier faulty train at Shepherd’s Bush.

The rest of the line is running with a good service. London Underground and bus services are accepting tickets via reasonable alternative routes.

Central line resumes good service

08:09 , Nuray Bulbul

The Central line is currently providing a good service.

Minor delays on the Bakerloo line

07:57 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are affecting the Bakerloo line due to a number of cancelled trains.

Reduced service on the Woolwich Ferry

07:43 , Nuray Bulbul

A reduced one-boat service is in operation until early April due to essential maintenance.

During this period, the last crossing will depart at 9:40pm from the North Terminal and 10pm from the South Terminal.

No eastbound stop at Barons Court until June 7 due to planned works

07:35 , Nuray Bulbul

Until Sunday June 7, eastbound trains will not stop at Barons Court.

For eastbound journeys from the station, take a westbound District or Piccadilly line service and change at Hammersmith.

If you’re travelling eastbound to Barons Court, continue to West Kensington (District line) or Earl’s Court (Piccadilly line) and switch to a westbound service.

Severe delays on the Piccadilly line

07:23 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe eastbound delays are in place between Acton Town and Cockfosters while a signal failure at Earl’s Court is being resolved.

The rest of the line is experiencing minor delays. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, the Elizabeth line, Weaver line and Great Northern services.

Mildmay line part suspended

07:13 , Nuray Bulbul

No trains are currently running between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction while a faulty train is being dealt with at Shepherd’s Bush.

Services on the rest of the line are operating normally. London Underground and bus services are accepting tickets via reasonable alternative routes.

Welcome back to the travel blog

07:00 , Nuray Bulbul

We will be delivering updates across London’s travel network today.

King’s Cross is seeing a tricky start this morning, with Great Northern and Thameslink services still recovering after earlier engineering works overran.

Trains are running again, but delays of up to 20 minutes and some alterations are still in place—so it’s worth checking before you travel.

Delays on Holland Park Avenue and Wood Lane in both directions

Monday 23 March 2026 15:52 , Nuray Bulbul

Drivers are advised to use alternative routes due to delays in both directions on Holland Park Avenue between Holland Park Roundabout and Notting Hill Gate.

Wood Lane is also slow in both directions, with southbound queues stretching back to North Pole Road.

Central line delays caused by train cancellations

Monday 23 March 2026 15:39 , Nuray Bulbul

The Central line is seeing minor delays as a result of train cancellations.

Minor eastbound delays on Piccadilly Line after signal failure

Monday 23 March 2026 15:17 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are affecting eastbound services between Acton Town and Cockfosters following an earlier signal failure at Barons Court, while the rest of the line is running a good service.

Northern line resumes good service

Monday 23 March 2026 15:04 , Nuray Bulbul

The Northern line is currently providing a good service.

Eastbound trains to skip Barons Court until June

Monday 23 March 2026 14:53 , Nuray Bulbul

Until Sunday June 7, eastbound trains will not stop at Barons Court.

Passengers travelling eastbound from the station should take a westbound District or Piccadilly line service and change at Hammersmith for an eastbound train.

For journeys to Barons Court, continue to West Kensington (District line) or Earl’s Court (Piccadilly line) and change for a westbound service.

Lane closure on A406 North Circular at Barking Road junction

Monday 23 March 2026 14:33 , Nuray Bulbul

The A406 North Circular Road is affected in both directions at the junction with Barking Road, with lane two closed on the exit slip road.

Additional restrictions are also in place around Barking Roundabout due to utility works.

Full closure of A40 Westway and lane restrictions on Harrow Road

Monday 23 March 2026 14:13 , Nuray Bulbul

The A40 Westway is closed in both directions between the Northern Roundabout and the Marylebone Flyover as part of joint replacement works.

In addition, an eastbound lane closure is in place on Harrow Road.

Reduced river service in place until April due to maintenance

Monday 23 March 2026 13:53 , Nuray Bulbul

Until early April, a single-boat service is in operation while essential maintenance is carried out.

During this period, the final crossing will depart at 9:40pm from the South Terminal and 10pm from the North Terminal.

Major disruption continues after incident between Bedford and Luton

Monday 23 March 2026 13:42 , Nuray Bulbul

Services on East Midlands Railway routes between Sheffield, Nottingham, Corby and London St Pancras International, and on Thameslink between Bedford and Three Bridges, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Brighton, are recovering following an earlier incident between Bedford and Luton.

Although all lines have now reopened, trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or subject to alteration while the service returns to normal.

Major disruption is expected until 3pm.

Metropolitan Line delays between Moor Park and Amersham after cancellations

Monday 23 March 2026 13:28 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are affecting the Metropolitan Line between Moor Park and Amersham due to train cancellations.

The next southbound service is expected at 2:22pm.

The rest of the line is running a good service.

Central Line delays due to train cancellations

Monday 23 March 2026 13:15 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are affecting the Central Line as a result of train cancellations.

Streatham Hill restrictions and overnight closures due to TfL works

Monday 23 March 2026 13:01 , Nuray Bulbul

Streatham Hill is subject to restrictions in both directions between Christchurch Road and Leigham Court Road due to TfL works, with lane closures in place throughout.

Overnight today, the road will be fully closed between Sternhold Avenue and Telford Avenue, with further overnight closures scheduled during the works.

Northern line update

Monday 23 March 2026 12:49 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are continuing following an earlier fire alert at Finchley Central.

Mildmay line resumes good service

Monday 23 March 2026 12:28 , Nuray Bulbul

The Mildmay line is currently providing a good service.

Possible delays on the A13

Monday 23 March 2026 12:17 , Nuray Bulbul

Delays are possible on the eastbound A13 between Ferry Lane and Wennington due to TfL works.

As part of the scheme, the speed limit has been reduced from 70mph to 50mph.

Northern line update

Monday 23 March 2026 11:56 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays are affecting services between Camden Town and High Barnet / Mill Hill East following an earlier fire alert at Finchley Central.

Minor delays are reported across the rest of the line.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.

Minor delays continue on the Central line

Monday 23 March 2026 11:42 , Nuray Bulbul

The Central Line is experiencing minor delays as a result of train cancellations.

Mildmay line update

Monday 23 March 2026 11:31 , Nuray Bulbul

There is no service between Clapham Junction and Shepherd’s Bush / Richmond and South Acton while staff deal with a trespasser on the track at Brondesbury.

Severe delays are affecting the rest of the line.

Jubilee line resumes good service

Monday 23 March 2026 11:18 , Nuray Bulbul

The Jubilee line is currently providing a good service.

DLR line resumes good service

Monday 23 March 2026 11:07 , Nuray Bulbul

The DLR is currently providing a good service.

No service to High Barnet as fire alert hits Finchley Central

Monday 23 March 2026 10:56 , Nuray Bulbul

There is no service between Finchley Central and High Barnet while a fire alert at Finchley Central is being dealt with.

Minor delays are affecting services between Camden Town and Mill Hill East.

The rest of the line is running a good service.

Severe delays on the Mildmay line

Monday 23 March 2026 10:46 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays are in place while staff respond to a trespasser on the track at Brondesbury.

Mixed traffic conditions in west London with delays on key routes

Monday 23 March 2026 10:30 , Nuray Bulbul

Traffic is moving well eastbound on the A40, but delays are building on Talgarth Road from Warwick Road towards Gliddon Road.

Congestion is also affecting Holland Park Avenue eastbound towards the Holland Park roundabout.

Drivers are advised to consider alternative routes and allow extra time for their journeys.

DLR delays continue between Bank and Lewisham after Greenwich train fault

Monday 23 March 2026 10:18 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are affecting Docklands Light Railway services between Bank and Lewisham following an earlier faulty train at Greenwich.

The rest of the line is running a good service.

Slow traffic on all approaches to A406 roadworks

Monday 23 March 2026 10:06 , Nuray Bulbul

Traffic is moving slowly on all approaches to the roadworks, particularly on the southbound exit slip from the A406.

Drivers should expect delays in the surrounding area.

Heavy eastbound congestion on A40 and surrounding roads

Monday 23 March 2026 09:53 , Nuray Bulbul

Eastbound traffic on the A40 is queuing back to Primula Street, with further delays on Talgarth Road from Warwick Road to the Hammersmith Flyover.

Congestion is also building from Notting Hill Gate back towards the Holland Park roundabout.

Drivers are advised to use alternative routes where possible and expect delays.

IFS Cloud Cable Car providing a good service

Monday 23 March 2026 09:38 , Nuray Bulbul

The IFS Cloud Cable Car is currently providing a good service.

Minor delays on the Central line

Monday 23 March 2026 09:26 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are affecting the Central Line due to a number of train cancellations.

DLR delays between Bank and Lewisham after faulty train at Greenwich

Monday 23 March 2026 09:12 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are affecting Docklands Light Railway (DLR) services between Bank and Lewisham following an earlier faulty train at Greenwich.

Mildmay line resumes good service

Monday 23 March 2026 08:55 , Nuray Bulbul

The Mildmay line is currently providing a good service.

Engineering works disrupt Euston to Manchester services overnight

Monday 23 March 2026 08:41 , Nuray Bulbul

Overnight engineering works in the Macclesfield area are affecting services between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly, with some lines closed.

The 10:03pm service from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly will be diverted via Crewe and Wilmslow, and will not call at Macclesfield.

A replacement bus will run between Stoke-on-Trent and Macclesfield.

Burdett Road disruption as Thames Water works cause lane restrictions

Monday 23 March 2026 08:27 , Nuray Bulbul

Burdett Road is experiencing disruption in both directions at the junction with East India Dock Road due to lane restrictions for Thames Water works.

Minor delays on the Jubilee line

Monday 23 March 2026 08:12 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays are affecting southbound and eastbound services while a faulty train at Waterloo is being dealt with.

Buses replace late night trains on several routes

Monday 23 March 2026 08:02 , Nuray Bulbul

Southern services between London Bridge and Caterham, and between Purley and Tattenham Corner, are affected by overnight engineering works.

From Monday evening through to Friday morning, all lines between Purley and Caterham / Tattenham Corner will be closed overnight.

After 10:45pm each night, buses will replace trains between East Croydon / Purley and Caterham / Tattenham Corner.

Delays on the A12

Monday 23 March 2026 07:52 , Nuray Bulbul

Drivers and bus passengers are facing average delays of 3–5 minutes on Ardleigh Green Road, Gubbins Lane and Gooshays Drive.

On North Street heading away from Romford, journeys are taking around 1–3 minutes longer than usual.

Holland Park station resumes good service

Monday 23 March 2026 07:41 , Nuray Bulbul

Holland Park station is currently providing a good service.

Holland Park station closed

Monday 23 March 2026 07:28 , Nuray Bulbul

Holland Park station is closed due to staff unavailability, with tickets being accepted on London Buses in the meantime.

Reduced service on the Woolwich Ferry

Monday 23 March 2026 07:13 , Nuray Bulbul

Until early April, only a single boat service is running while essential maintenance is carried out.

During this period, the final crossing will depart at 9:40pm from the South Terminal and 10pm from the North Terminal.

Welcome to our travel blog

Monday 23 March 2026 07:02 , Nuray Bulbul

We will bring you the latest updates across London’s travel network.