London travel news LIVE: Delays on Piccadilly, Suffragette, and Mildmay lines

Most commuters are set for a delay free journey this morning, with no disruptions on the TfL network.

There is currently a good service on all routes.

There are also no exceptional delays or serious disruptions on London roads this morning.

Scroll down for the latest updates...

LNER reporting delays between Kings Cross and Peterborough southbound

09:43 , Niva Yadav

LNER is reporting delays of up to ten minutes on southbound routes between Peterborough and Kings Cross.

This is due to a faulty train at St Neots.

Ramp at Rickmansworth station not in service

09:27 , Niva Yadav

At Rickmansworth station, the ramp providing access between the train and the southbound platform is not in service due to an unavailability of staff.

Ramp service at Ruislip has been restored and at Pimlico, the escalator has also been restored.

Traffic across the A10

09:21 , Niva Yadav

A vehicle collision has caused traffic across the A10 High Road in both directions at the junction of [B153] Philip Lane.

Traffic is slow on diversion and motorists are being warned of delays.

Severe delays on the Suffragette line

09:18 , Niva Yadav

Due to a shortage of train crew, there are severe delays across the Suffragette line.

London Underground is accepting tickets via reasonable routes.

Piccadilly line part suspended

09:17 , Niva Yadav

A Monday without delays was too good to be true.

The Piccadilly line is part suspended between South Harrow and Uxbridge due to a signal failure at Rayners Lane.

There is a good service on the rest of the line. Tickets are being accepted on London buses.

Severe delays on the Mildmay

09:16 , Niva Yadav

TfL is reporting severe delays on the entirety of the Mildmay line.

This is due to an earlier faulty train at Imperial Wharf.

London Underground is accepting tickets via reasonable routes.

Delays between Gospel Oak and Barking Riverside

09:15 , Niva Yadav

There is some disruption between Gospel Oak and Barking Riverside on the London Overground, according to National Rail.

Normal service is expected to resume at 11:00.

Uber says driverless cars are ready

08:53 , Niva Yadav

Uber has said driverless taxis in the UK are now “ready to go”, according to the BBC.

However, the UK government has put back the date it expects to approve fully self-driving vehicles, with the autonomous cars now expected to happen in the second half of 2027.

Disruption on Overground expected until 10am

08:50 , Niva Yadav

Disruption on the Overground (Mildmay line) between Clapham Junction/Richmond and Gospel Oak is expected until 10am, according to National Rail.

A good day to be a commuter

08:37 , Niva Yadav

As far as the TfL network goes, today is a good day to be a commuter.

Monday mornings have definitely been worse, as TfL is still reporting a good service on all its lines this morning.

Minor delays on the Overground to Gospel Oak

08:25 , Niva Yadav

National Rail is reporting minor delays on the London Overground route between Richmond/Clapham Junction to Gospel Oak.

Normal service is expected to resume by 9:00

Cooper Road in Brent Cross closed

08:20 , Niva Yadav

Cooper Road is closed in both directions due to emergency repairs and roadworks between Brent Cross Gardens and A406 North Circular.

Last chance to have your say on the SL12 Superloop service

08:12 , Niva Yadav

This is the final week to have your say on the TfL’s proposed SL12 Superloop service.

The express service will run between Gants Hill and Rainham. The service has been designed to be “frequent, simple, inclusive, and reliable”, according to TfL.

You can view the details of the route and have your say via the Tfl website.

TfL celebrates a London Underground icon

08:09 , Niva Yadav

TfL is celebrating a London Underground design icon this week

Celebrating a London Underground design icon 🎈

150 years ago this week, architect Charles Holden was born. Commissioned by Frank Pick, Holden designed several of our well-loved stations including Southgate and Arnos Grove!

Which station is your favourite? pic.twitter.com/5dw2f05zM5

— TfL (@TfL) May 18, 2025

Parking permits reach £1,000 a year

08:06 , Niva Yadav

Parking permit costs in London are soaring as it has been revealed some London boroughs are charging more than £1,000 a year for resident permits.

In comparison, residents in Manchester and Leeds pay nothing to park outside their homes.

You can read more here.

James Corden to become the Mayor of London?

08:00 , Niva Yadav

In a turn of events that possibly nobody saw coming, James Corden is reportedly eyeing up Sir Sadiq Khan’s position as Mayor of London.

If true, the move could see Corden becoming responsible for the operations and management of the TfL network.

You can read more here.

Usual queues on A406 North Circular Road

07:56 , Niva Yadav

There are the usual queues on the A406 North Circular Road Southbound at A40 Western Avenue (Hanger Lane Gyratory) near Park Royal.

Travel time is around ten minutes.

Anti-car councils spending thousands on taxis for staff

07:46 , Niva Yadav

Local authorities in London that have been praised for forcing anti-car schemes have been found to be spending thousands on chauffeurs and minicabs.

Ealing Council has spent at least £30,000 on cabs in the past three years, despite declaring a climate emergency in 2019.

You can read more here.

TfL launches £700m infrastructure framework

07:34 , Niva Yadav

Over the weekend, TfL released a procurement notice detailing plans to invest up to £700 in improving infrastructure across its network.

The framework includes plans to upgrade Elephant & Castle station and South Kensington station, and to build on step-free access projects.

Queensway station closed this evening

07:27 , Niva Yadav

Queensway station will be closed this evening from 22:00.

Passengers are advised to use nearby stations, such as Lancaster Gate or Notting Hill Gate for the Central line.

Interchange between M25 and A3 back open

07:18 , Niva Yadav

The interchange between the M25 and A3 has reopened this morning.

The scheduled disruption was part of a £317 project to demolish a defunct bridge.

You can read more about the closure here.

A reminder for the week ahead

07:15 , Niva Yadav

Until Wednesday, there will be a reduced service on the Elizabeth line after 22:00 each evening between Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 4/Maidenhead.

On the Mildmay line, the 22:29 train from Stratford to Richmond will terminate at Camden Road from today until Thursday.

Finally, on the Windrush line, there will be no service between Highbury & Islington and New Cross/New Cross Gate/Clapham Junction after 21:15 each evening from today until Thursday.

There is also a reduced service on the Windrush line between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace/West Croydon after 21:15 until Thursday.

Passengers are advised to use buses or seek alternative routes.

Good service on all lines this morning

07:05 , Niva Yadav

There are no disruptions on the London Underground this Monday morning, with TfL reporting a good service on all lines.

Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail station part closed

Friday 16 May 2025 09:55 , Nuray Bulbul

Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail station is part closed due to no London Overground service between Stratford and Camden Road.

There are severe delays on the rest of the line while an animal from the track at Willesden Junction is removed.

Delays continue on the Mildmay line

Friday 16 May 2025 09:45 , Nuray Bulbul

On the Mildmay line, there is no service between Stratford and Camden Road.

There are severe delays on the rest of the line while an animal from the track at Willesden Junction is removed.

There is a good service on all other routes.

Bare beating: Are you breaching public transport's latest etiquette rule?

Friday 16 May 2025 09:35 , Nuray Bulbul

Bare beating is the most recent infraction to be added to the public transport etiquette list.

Bare beating is playing music or watching films aloud without headphones on public transport.

The Liberal Democrats are calling those who engage in bare beating "headphone dodgers" and are now calling for an explicit ban.

The party has suggested it wants to see headphone dodgers hit with £1,000 fines.

Read more here.

TfL reveals why it doesn't post about Tube chaos on social media

Friday 16 May 2025 09:25 , Nuray Bulbul

Transport for London has explained why it chose not to alert commuters to a significant power outage on the Elizabeth and Tube lines via social media.

On Monday afternoon, the nation's busiest rail route, the 'Lizzie' line, and six Tube lines came to a complete halt in central London.

TfL temporarily lost power from National Grid due to a "accidental" fire at an electrical substation in Maida Vale.

Restoring service on the Bakerloo line took over six hours, and three Tube trains were trapped in tunnels for as long as forty minutes.

London TravelWatch, the passenger watchdog, criticised TfL for not doing more to alert passengers on its X/Twitter account, which has 2.4 million followers, but TfL did not post any updates.

You can find out the reason here.

Which London Underground and Overground services are closed this weekend?

Friday 16 May 2025 09:15 , Nuray Bulbul

There are plenty of things to do in the capital this weekend, as usual. And when the weekend mood starts to take hold, it's wise to make sure that the Transport for London (TfL) network's service reductions and closures won't dampen your spirits.

For the most recent information on the London Underground, it's always worthwhile to use the TfL app or website and to plan your trip appropriately, as services can vary and delays can happen at any time.

To make it simpler for you, The Standard have broken down all the disruptions anticipated for this weekend.

You can check it out here.

Disruption between Stratford and Clapham Junction expected until 09:15

Friday 16 May 2025 09:05 , Nuray Bulbul

Animals on the railway at Willesden Junction means that the line is disrupted.

As a result, London Overground trains operating between Stratford and Clapham Junction may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or suspended.

The delay is expected until 9:15am.

Disruption between New Cross and Lewisham expected until 10am

Friday 16 May 2025 08:55 , Nuray Bulbul

A safety inspection of the track is taking place between New Cross and Lewisham.

As a result of this, trains to and from London Cannon Street are being delayed by up to 30 minutes, and may be diverted to alternative stations such as London Charing Cross, London Blackfriars or London Victoria.

Disruption is expected until 10am.

Mildmay line suspended

Friday 16 May 2025 08:45 , Nuray Bulbul

Mildmay line suspended while an animal is removed from the track at Willesden Junction.

There is a good service on all other lines

Serious delays on the A40

Friday 16 May 2025 08:35 , Nuray Bulbul

Delays on approach with eastbound traffic on the A40 tailing back beyond Greenford Roundabout.

Use alternative routes.

Good service continues on London Underground lines

Friday 16 May 2025 08:25 , Nuray Bulbul

London Underground lines are still providing a good service.

You may expect a slight delay in some National Rail services.

New Tube map celebrates London's grassroots music venues

Friday 16 May 2025 08:15 , Nuray Bulbul

As part of a push to support the city's grassroots music industry, a new Tube map has been released that highlights London's remarkable array of music venues, musicians, and cultural history.

The London Grassroots Music Tube map, created as part of a new campaign to champion the capital's music sector (TfL)

The map showcases London's record stores, clubs, and landmarks associated with the city's musical past, including the home shared by George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix.

Disruption between Surbiton and London Waterloo expected until 09:30am

Friday 16 May 2025 08:05 , Nuray Bulbul

A fault on a train at Surbiton means that some lines towards London Waterloo are blocked.

Trains running through Surbiton may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.

Routes impacted:

Between Exeter St Davids / Honiton / Yeovil Junction / Yeovil Pen Mill / Salisbury / Basingstoke / Weymouth / Poole / Bournemouth / Southampton Central / Fareham / Portsmouth & Southsea / Portsmouth Harbour / Havant / Haslemere / Guildford / Woking / Alton / Hampton Court and London Waterloo

Disruption at Southampton Central expected until 6am on Saturday

Friday 16 May 2025 07:55 , Nuray Bulbul

A speed restriction has been put into place over a section of defective track at Southampton Central to allow trains to travel over the affected area safely.

As a result of this, services at this station may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

This issue is expected to continue to impact services through until 6am on Saturday, May 17.

Routes impacted:

• CrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly and Southampton Central / Bournemouth, and also between Birmingham New Street and Bournemouth
• Great Western Railway between Bristol Parkway and Portsmouth & Southsea, and also between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour
• South Western Railway between London Waterloo and Southampton Central / Bournemouth / Weymouth, and also between Southampton Central and Poole / Portsmouth & Southsea / Weymouth
• Southern between Southampton Central and Littlehampton / Brighton

Delays at London Marylebone expected until 8am

Friday 16 May 2025 07:45 , Nuray Bulbul

All Chiltern Railways trains to and from London Marylebone are delayed due to a fault with the signalling system.

The fault at London Marylebone has now been rectified allowing lines to reopen.

Trains running to and from this station may still be delayed by up to 15 minutes whilst service recovers.

Serious delays on the A40

Friday 16 May 2025 07:35 , Nuray Bulbul

Utility works on Western Avenue (Eastbound) between Bideford Avenue and [B456] Alperton Lane is causing delays on approach with traffic tailing back to Greenford Roundabout.

Southwark station closed until Sunday

Friday 16 May 2025 07:25 , Nuray Bulbul

Southwark station is closed until Sunday, May 18.

It is advised commuters use Waterloo station instead.

Leicester Square part closed

Friday 16 May 2025 07:15 , Nuray Bulbul

Leicester Square part closed as Northern line trains are currently not stopping at this station while TfL fix faulty communications equipment.

Good service on all lines

Friday 16 May 2025 07:05 , Nuray Bulbul

TfL is reporting a good service across its lines on Friday morning.

Overnight closures on M1 between junctions 14 to 11a

Thursday 15 May 2025 09:55 , Niva Yadav

A reminder that there will be overnight closures on the M1 between junctions 14 to 11a this evening for two nights.

Those jet-setting from London Luton airport may want to check their journey from the airport and find alternative arrangements if necessary.

ℹ️ There will be overnight closures on the M1 between junctions 14 to 11a on Thursday 15 May for two nights.

Please check your journey to or from the airport and find alternative travel arrangements where necessary.

More details here 👉 https://t.co/iJ4XO1GpAP pic.twitter.com/lYs6QNsFaS

— London Luton Airport (@LDNLutonAirport) May 15, 2025

Elizabeth line suffers minor delays

Thursday 15 May 2025 09:41 , Niva Yadav

The Elizabeth line is facing minor delays between Whitechapel and Shenfield due to a faulty train at Seven Kings.

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

London council raked in £18,000 a day after drivers broke traffic restrictions

Thursday 15 May 2025 09:30 , Niva Yadav

Yesterday, The Standard reported that Brent Council in London raked in £18,000 a day from drivers breaking traffic restrictions during repairs on Wembley High Road.

Across 17 days, the council collected more than £300,000.

Canning Town and Southwark escalators restored, Canary Wharf lift faulty

Thursday 15 May 2025 09:24 , Niva Yadav

Escalator service at Canning Town and Southwark station has been restored.

Step free access remains unavailable at Canary Wharf and ramps at West Finchley are not in service due to unavailability of staff.

Labour councillor voices road safety concerns in Bounds Green

Thursday 15 May 2025 09:16 , Niva Yadav

Last night, Labour councillor Emily Arkell, who represents the Bounds Green ward, voiced concerns about road safety in Bounds Green.

Ms Arkell is requesting urgent attention and action by Haringey Council and TfL to improve the safety at the junction outside Bounds Green station.

Over the last ten days, she says there have been two collisions at the junction.

Safety at Bounds Green junction is my no. 1 priority

Today I have written to @SeemaChandwani and @mikehakata requesting urgent attention & action by @haringeycouncil @JoanneMcCartney & @tfl to improve safety at the junction to make it a safe place for residents👇🏻

4/4 pic.twitter.com/A5QZgQeFyY

— Emily Arkell 🌈 (@ekarkell) May 15, 2025

Lioness line back resumes normal service

Thursday 15 May 2025 09:12 , Niva Yadav

The Lioness line has resumed service as normal following an earlier passenger incident which caused a suspension between Watford Junction and Harrow & Wealdstone.

Minor delays on Bakerloo, severe delays from Harrow & Wealdstone

Thursday 15 May 2025 09:04 , Niva Yadav

Due to an earlier fault at Kilburn Park, the Bakerloo line is still suffering minor delays across the entire line.

There are severe delays between Harrow & Wealdstone and Queen’s Park.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Lioness lines, and Thameslink.

Line towards London Blackfriars disrupted

Thursday 15 May 2025 08:55 , Niva Yadav

National Rail has reported that the route between London St Pancras International and London Blackfriars is disrupted.

Trains running to/from these two stations may be delayed by up to 10 minutes due to a fault on an earlier train.

Disruption is expected until 9:45am

ℹ️#LondonBlackfriars - A fault on a train on an earlier train between London St Pancras International and London Blackfriars means that the line towards London Blackfriars is disrupted. Trains running to / from these stations may be delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.…

— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) May 15, 2025

Transport Committee to meet with London Cab Drivers Club at City Hall

Thursday 15 May 2025 08:46 , Niva Yadav

The Transport Committee will hear from the London Cab Drivers Club this morning in London Assembly Meeting at City Hall.

The Committee is currently investigating TfL’s Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan, which addresses the key issues faced by taxi drivers.

Bakerloo line delays cause chaos at Waterloo

Thursday 15 May 2025 08:32 , Niva Yadav

Severe delays on the Bakerloo line are causing chaos at Waterloo.

@TfL dangerously high levels of people at Waterloo station waiting for the Bakerloo line. Trains only running every 8-10 mins. Very frustrating with an additional bottleneck before barriers as one section not open. You can do better TFL

— JCLB (@JCLB94256275) May 15, 2025

According to one commuter, trains are only running every 8 to 10 minutes.

Mayor of London and TfL celebrate grassroots venues

Thursday 15 May 2025 08:29 , Niva Yadav

Sir Sadiq Khan and TfL are celebrating London’s grassroots venues with a new London Underground map, released this week, showcasing the capital’s best music venues.

The latest Tube map from TfL celebrates the grassroots venues powering London’s global music reputation. Bands like @Alt_J got their start here, now we’re backing the next generation.

Explore the map at @OuternetGlobal and discover your new favourite local spot. pic.twitter.com/mhLeUjyz6i

— Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (@MayorofLondon) May 15, 2025

You can find out more here

London Bus Alliance calls for urgent action to improve London buses

Thursday 15 May 2025 08:19 , Niva Yadav

In case you missed it, The London Bus Alliance has sent a letter to Lorna Murphy, Director of Buses at TfL, to call for urgent action to improve London’s buses.

London’s independent transport watchdog has asked TfL to commit to increasing the number of buses, improving the effectiveness of bus lanes, increasing bus priority measures, and better coordinating roadworks.

You can read the full letter on the London Travel Watch site.

No trains between London St Pancras International and Stratford International

Thursday 15 May 2025 08:11 , Niva Yadav

Southeastern Railway has said there are no trains between London St Pancras International and Stratford due to a failure of the electricity supply.

Disruption is expected until 10am.

Routes affected include trains from London St Pancras to Faversham via the Medway Towns, to Margate via Canterbury West, Ramsgate via Dover Priory, and Maidstone West via Strood.

Passengers are advised to seek alternative routes from London Victoria and London Charing Cross.

Eurostar delayed

Thursday 15 May 2025 08:04 , Niva Yadav

Due to a problem with overhead power supply, the Eurostar from St Pancras International is delayed.

Service is expected to resume as normal from 9:30am

Severe delays on the Bakerloo line

Thursday 15 May 2025 08:01 , Nuray Bulbul

Bakerloo line is reporting severe delays while a track fault at Kilburn Park is fixed.

Queensway station closed

Thursday 15 May 2025 07:51 , Nuray Bulbul

Queensway station will reopen today after being closed since Monday due to planned maintenance.

Disruption between Wimbledon and Sutton (Surrey) expected until 08:15am

Thursday 15 May 2025 07:42 , Nuray Bulbul

A fault on a train between Wimbledon and Sutton (Surrey) means that the Thameslink line towards Surrey is blocked.

As a result, trains running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 08:15am.

Serious delays on the A13

Thursday 15 May 2025 07:41 , Nuray Bulbul

Serious delays on Newham Way (Westbound) between A13 East India Dock Road and Beckton Road.

Lane closures and restrictions in place for flyover refurbishment works.

Disruption between Rugby and Northampton expected until 8am

Thursday 15 May 2025 07:31 , Nuray Bulbul

There is a fault with the signalling system between Rugby and Northampton, resulting in trains having to run at reduced speed on some lines.

As a result, trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 8am.

Routes impacted:

• Between Crewe and Northampton, between Birmingham New Street and Northampton
• London Euston, between Birmingham New Street and Milton Keynes Central
• Also between Coventry / Rugby and London Euston

Serious delays on the A40

Thursday 15 May 2025 07:21 , Nuray Bulbul

Delays on Western Avenue (Eastbound) between Bideford Avenue and Alperton Lane on the A40.

The delays are tailing back beyond Greenford Roundabout.

Lioness line part suspended

Thursday 15 May 2025 07:11 , Nuray Bulbul

There is no service between Watford Junction and Harrow & Weadstone while staff help out an ill person.

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

Minor delays on the District line

Thursday 15 May 2025 07:01 , Nuray Bulbul

The District line is facing minor delays on Thursday morning due a late finish of engineering work.

Live coverage has ended

Wednesday 14 May 2025 21:52 , Jacob Phillips

The Standard’s live coverage has ended. Read the latest transport news here.

Three lanes on M25 to be shut from around 10pm after lorry crash

Wednesday 14 May 2025 20:29 , Jacob Phillips

Two lanes are currently closed on the M25 following a lorry crash earlier on Wednesday, spilling waste across the motorway.

But, three lanes will be closed from around 10pm for resurfacing.

Traffic is understood to be flowing well in the area.

Lanes 1 and 2 (of 4) remain closed on the #M25 anti-clock between J6 #Godstone and J5 #Sevenoaks #M26 due to road surface damage following an earlier collision.

3 lanes closed from approx. 22:00 for resurfacing.

Traffic flowing well in the area at this time. pic.twitter.com/RXsfQs3B3l

— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) May 14, 2025

Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after woman hit by car in Finsbury Park

Wednesday 14 May 2025 20:22 , Jacob Phillips

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a car struck a woman in north London.

The collision happened shortly after 9pm on Tuesday on Seven Sisters Road in Finsbury Park, the Met Police said.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital and her injuries are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.

Read the full story here.

A man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving following the incident in Finsbury Park (handout)

Bromley High Street closed following incident

Wednesday 14 May 2025 18:29 , Jacob Phillips

Bromley High Street has been closed due to an incident, according to travel data site Inrix.

The high street is closed in both directions between Masons Hill and Elmfield Road, with several bus routes diverted.

Three lanes of M25 to remain shut overnight as section opens following lorry crash

Wednesday 14 May 2025 16:12 , Jacob Phillips

A section of the M25 motorway has reopened after being closed for around 12 hours because a lorry overturned and spilt waste.

The stretch from junction six (Godstone interchange, Surrey) to junction five (Chevening interchange, Kent) partially reopened at around 3.30pm on Wednesday, National Highways said.

It was closed after a crash between two lorries at 3.46am.

The closure affected thousands of vehicles heading to or from locations such as Heathrow and Gatwick airports, the Port of Dover and the Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone.

A tanker involved in the collision was transporting waste and had "overturned and ruptured", National Highways said.

The Government-owned company said oil, diesel and waste were spilt on the carriageway.

It had warned drivers it was "highly likely this closure will be protracted as an extensive and complex clean-up and recovery operation will be required".

A diversion route was created using A roads.

National Highways said delays reached up to 45 minutes on the approach to the closed section. Three lanes will be closed overnight for resurfacing.

Section of Stoke Newington high street closed off by police, residents say

Wednesday 14 May 2025 16:08 , Jacob Phillips

Pictures are circulating online which show that a key route through north east London has shut.

A section of Stoke Newington high street appears to be closed off by police, according to a local residents page.

The road has been closed due to a crash, according to travel data site Inrix.

Stoke Newington Road/Amhurst Road and Stoke Newington High St/Evering Road currently. https://t.co/lYsdciTnza pic.twitter.com/HLSS2vrscX

— Stokey Updates (@StokeyUpdates) May 14, 2025

M25 remains shut as oil, diesel and waste spilt during lorry crash

Wednesday 14 May 2025 15:06 , Jacob Phillips

The M25 remains closed in Surrey following a collision involving two lorries that led to oil, diesel and waste being spilt onto the motorway.

The busy motorway has been closed for hours anti-clockwise between J6 Godstone Interchange and J5 Chevening Interchange.

A tanker transporting waste was overturned during the crash, National Highways said.

Investigations into the incident are now complete and police recovery is ongoing.

Once complete, National Highways said engineers will be able to assess the road for any damage and confirm the extent of the resurfacing and other repairs needed.

M25 traffic

Wednesday 14 May 2025 10:28 , Arielle Domb

Traffic on the M25 should return to normal conditions by 1.45pm, according to Motorway Cameras.

TfL service

Wednesday 14 May 2025 10:22

A good service has resumed on all TfL lines.

M25 traffic

Wednesday 14 May 2025 10:19 , Arielle Domb

Traffic on the M25 should return to normal conditions by 1.30pm, according to Motorway Cameras.

South Quay DLR station

Wednesday 14 May 2025 10:10 , Arielle Domb

Step free access is not available at South Quay DLR station due to planned maintenance and a faulty lift.

Maida Vale station

Wednesday 14 May 2025 10:06 , Arielle Domb

Full escalator service has been restored at Maida Vale station.

M25 crash

Wednesday 14 May 2025 10:03

Traffic is very slow on the A25 diversion past Oxsted and Westerham to Sevenoaks, with long delays opposite from J5, according to INRIX IQ.

It estimates that the section of the M25 will stay closed for most of the day for recovery, clear up and repairs.

Southeastern disruption

Wednesday 14 May 2025 09:53 , Arielle Domb

Southeastern trains running through Ramsgate may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.

Circle line delays

Wednesday 14 May 2025 09:44

The are minor delays on the Circle line between Aldgate and Edgware Road.

M25 crash

Wednesday 14 May 2025 09:35 , Arielle Domb

Normal traffic conditions on the M25 are expected to resume by 1pm, according to Motorway Cameras.

DLR disruption

Wednesday 14 May 2025 09:28

There are minor delays on the DLR between West India Quay and Canary Wharf, Canary Wharf and Bank and Canning Town and Tower Gateway.

This is due to a faulty train at Limehouse.

Maida Vale station

Wednesday 14 May 2025 09:08 , Arielle Domb

There is no down escalator in service at Maida Vale station between the ticket hall and Bakerloo line.

Hanwell station

Wednesday 14 May 2025 08:54 , Arielle Domb

Step free access is not available at Hanwell station due to faulty lifts.

Canning Town station

Wednesday 14 May 2025 08:54 , Arielle Domb

There is no escalator in service at Canning Town station between the Jubilee line and the DLR.

Motorway Cameras

Wednesday 14 May 2025 08:49 , Arielle Domb

Normal traffic conditions are expected to resume on the M25 by 12.45pm, according to Motorway Cameras.

A101 traffic

Wednesday 14 May 2025 08:42 , Arielle Domb

There is heavy traffic on the A101 Rotherhithe Tunnel southbound at the junction of A101 Rotherhithe Tunnel Approach.

The tunnel is closed due to safety reasons.

M25 lorry crash

Wednesday 14 May 2025 08:31 , Arielle Domb

Motorists share photos of the M25 lorry crash.

https://t.co/7A03LRVGuc

TRAVEL: ⚠️ The #M25 is closed anti-clockwise between J6 for Godstone and J5 for the M26 because of a crash involving two lorries which has resulted in a fuel spillage pic.twitter.com/axI4Wvx9az

— maria (@dorothywcole123) May 14, 2025

Three Bridge disruption cleared

Wednesday 14 May 2025 08:24 , Arielle Domb

The disruption in the Gatwick Express and Southern service via Three Bridges has cleared.

TfL service

Wednesday 14 May 2025 08:17 , Arielle Domb

There is a good service on all TfL lines.

"An extensive and complex clean-up" required

Wednesday 14 May 2025 08:15 , Arielle Domb

National Highways said oil, diesel and waste has spilled on the carriageway which means it is “highly likely this closure will be protracted as an extensive and complex clean-up and recovery operation will be required”.

It also said the road will “likely to need resurfacing before it can be reopened.”

Fulham Broadway station

Wednesday 14 May 2025 08:04 , Arielle Domb

Fulham Broadway station is closed while staff fix faulty fire equipment.

Southeastern disruption

Wednesday 14 May 2025 07:54 , Arielle Domb

The disruption in the Southeastern service via Ramsgate is expected until 3.00pm.

Trains running through Ramsage may be delayed by up to 40 minutes, cancelled or revised.

District line

Wednesday 14 May 2025 07:50 , Arielle Domb

A good service has resumed on the District line.

London Underground power outage

Wednesday 14 May 2025 07:39 , Arielle Domb

Thousands of the capital’s commuters were affected by travel disruptions across the TfL network on Monday afternoon.

But what caused the chaos? What actually happened? And will this become a regular occurrence for London’s commuters?

Here’s everything we know about the London Underground power outage.

New Tube map

Wednesday 14 May 2025 07:35

A new Tube map showcasing London’s impressive range of music venues, artists and heritage has been published as part of a campaign championing the capital’s grassroots music scene.

Find out more here.

District and Mildmay lines reopen

Wednesday 14 May 2025 07:26 , Arielle Domb

The District and Mildmay lines have reopened but there are severe delays between Turnham Green and Richmond and between Richmond and South Acton.

A40 traffic

Wednesday 14 May 2025 07:23

There are serious delays on the A40 Western Avenue eastbound between Bideford Avenue and Alperton Lane due to a lane closure to facilitate utility works.

There are no exceptional delays on other London roads.

Three Bridges disruption

Wednesday 14 May 2025 07:21

The following routes have been affected by the earlier points failure at Three Bridges.

• Gatwick Express trains between London Victoria and Brighton
• Southern trains between London Bridge and Bognor Regis, London Victoria, between Horsham/Brighton/Littlehampton/Bognor Regis /Havant/Portsmouth Harbour/Eastbourne/Ore, and between Three Bridges and Redhill/Portsmouth Harbour

Lines have reopened but trains running via Three Bridges may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes. The disruption is expected until 8.00am.

You can plan ahead with the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Southeastern disruption

Wednesday 14 May 2025 07:15 , Arielle Domb

The following Southeastern routes have been affected by the disruption at Ramsgate:

• London Victoria/London Charing Cross/London Cannon Street/London St Pancras International/Ashford International and Ramsgate
• London Charing Cross/London St Pancras International/Ashford International and Faversham
• London St Pancras International/Ashford International and Margate

Delays are expected until 12.00pm.

You can plan ahead with the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Greater Anglia and Stansted Express service

Tuesday 13 May 2025 09:47 , Arielle Domb

Greater Anglia and Stansted Express lines have reopened following a speed restriction over a defective track at Roydon.

However, trains running between Stansted Airport and Cheshunt may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 25 minutes until 11.00am.

Hackney central step-free access

Tuesday 13 May 2025 09:41 , Arielle Domb

Step-free access is not available at Hackney Central station to the westbound platform due to a faulty lift.

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