Passengers may face delays on their way to work on Tuesday morning, with delays and part suspension on multiple TfL lines.
At 9.35am, there were severe delays on the Hammersmith & City line and on the District line between Upminster and Earls Court. There were minor delays on the Metropolitan line.
The Southern train service from Horsham/Havant and London Victoria was also disrupted, due to a fault with the signalling system between Arundel and Horsham. Trains running between these stations will be cancelled.
Scroll down for the latest updates...
Greater Anglia and Stansted Express service
09:47 , Arielle DombGreater 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
09:41 , Arielle DombStep-free access is not available at Hackney Central station to the westbound platform due to a faulty lift.
C2c disruption clears
09:39 , Arielle DombC2c lines have returned to normal following an incident between London Fenchurch Street and Upminster/Purfleet.
Hammersmith & City delays
09:35 , Arielle DombThere are severe delays on the Hammersmith & City line due to an earlier customer incident.
District line disruption
09:26There are severe delays on the District line between Barking and Earls Court westbound and no service between Barking and Upminster.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
C2c lines reopen
09:19 , Arielle DombC2c lines have reopened following an incident between London Fenchurch Street and Upminster/Purfleet.
However, trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or cancelled. The disruption is expected until 10.00am.
Southern disruption
09:12 , Arielle DombSouthern lines have reopened following a fault with the signalling system between Arundel and Horsham.
However, trains running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised until around 11.00am.
District line part suspension
09:02 , Arielle DombThe District line is part suspended between Upminster and Barking westbound due to a customer incident at Barking. There are minor delays between Barking and Tower Hill westbound and a good service on the rest of the line.
C2c train disruption
08:53 , Arielle DombPolice are dealing with an incident between London Fenchurch Street and Upminster/Purfleet, causing c2c trains running between these stations to be delayed by up to 30 minutes or cancelled.
The disruption is expected until 11.00am.
Good service on Mildmay line
08:50 , Arielle DombA good service has resumed on the Mildmay line.
There are minor delays on the District and Metropolitan lines and the Hammersmith & City line is part suspended between Liverpool Street and Barking.
There is a good service on all other lines.
"Packed like a sardine"
08:47 , Arielle DombPassengers describe overcrowding on the Elizabeth line.
Packed like a sardine at 8am in the Elizabeth line. God abeg
— L O L A (@mslowlahf) May 13, 2025
Casaulty on the track
08:41 , Arielle DombThe Hammersmith & City line is part suspended between Liverpool and Barking due to a casualty on the track.
Mildmay line delays
08:36 , Arielle DombThere are severe delays on the Mildmay line between South Acton and Richmond due to an earlier points failure at South Acton.
There are also minor delays on the Metropolitan line and a good service on all other lines.
Greater Anglia and Stansted Express disruption
08:15 , Arielle DombThe Greater Anglia and Stansted Express disruption between Stansted Airport and Cheshunt expected until 11.00am.
A13 traffic
07:49 , Arielle DombThere are serious delays on the A13 Newham Way (westbound) between East India Dock Road and Beckton Road.
This is due to lane closures and restrictions in place for refurbishment works.
There are also serious delays on the A40 eastbound.
Greater Anglia and Stansted Express delays
07:48Greater Anglia and Stansted Express trains running between Stansted Airport and Cheshunt may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 25 minutes.
The disruption is expected until 9.30am.
"An absolute nightmare"
07:44 , Arielle DombPassengers complain about ongoing disruption on the Metropolitan line
The Metropolitan Line has been an absolute nightmare for the past 2 weeks.
— Kat (@KatEasthope) May 13, 2025
District line resumes good service
07:33 , Arielle DombA good service has resumed on the District line.
There are still minor delays on the Metropolitan line and the Mildmay line is suspended between Willesden Junction and Richmond.
There is a good service on all other lines.
E-scooter trial
07:32 , Arielle DombWandsworth has become London’s 11th local authority to permit e-scooters, meaning that the capital’s e-scooter trial now covers a third of the city’s boroughs.
Read the full story here.
Silvertown tunnel controversy
07:27 , Arielle DombCampaigners opposed to Sir Sadiq Khan’s £2.2bn Silvertown tunnel claim it has worsened congestion in south London since it opened a month ago. But has it?
Read The Standard’s analysis here.
A40 traffic
07:24 , Arielle DombThere are serious delays on the A40 Western Avenue (eastbound) between Bideford Avenue and Alperton Lane. This is due to a lane closure to facilitate utility works.
There are no exceptional delays on other London roads.
No trains between Arundel and Horsham
07:21 , Arielle DombThe disruption in the Southern service between Arundel and Horsham is expected to last until around 12.00pm.
Passengers can plan an alternative route here.
Greater Anglia and Stansted Express disruption
07:19 , Arielle DombGreater Anglia and Stansted Express trains running between Stansted Airport and Cheshunt may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 15 minutes.
This is due to a speed restriction over a defective track at Roydon, requiring trains to run at a reduced speed towards Tottenham Hale. The disruption is expected until 9.30am.
District line delays
07:16 , Arielle DombThere are minor delays on the District line between Parsons Green and Wimbledon due to a signal failure at Southfields.
Live coverage ends
Monday 12 May 2025 21:26 , Jacob PhillipsThe Standard’s live coverage of the power cut across the Tube has ended.
Read all the latest stories from the Standard here.
Pictures show fire at electrical substation in Maida Vale
Monday 12 May 2025 20:43 , Jacob PhillipsThe London Fire Brigade has shared pictures of damaged cables following a fire at a substation in Maida Vale earlier on Monday.
High-voltage cabling connected to the substation caught fire, the London Fire Brigade said.
The incident is believed to have led to caused a power outage that paralysed parts of the Tube network.
The National Grid said a “consequent voltage dip” may have briefly affected power supplies.
Lines returning to normal service but others remain affected
Monday 12 May 2025 20:24 , Matt WattsThe Bakerloo line has now reopened following the earlier power outage, TfL has said.
No Tube lines are suspended, but there are severe delays on the District and Jubilee lines and minor delays on the Victoria line, according to TfL’s latest service update.
The Mildmay Oveground line remains part suspended between South Acton and Richmond - whichTfL says is due to a fire alert at Gunnersbury.
There is a good service on all other lines.
Severe delays still affecting many lines
Monday 12 May 2025 18:41 , Matt WattsOver four hours after the power outage, there is still severe disruption on many London Overground and Underground lines.
This is the latest from Tfl’s website. All other lines are said to have a good service.
Cable fault leads to fire at electrical substation in Maida Vale
Monday 12 May 2025 18:23 , Jacob PhillipsThe power outage across the Tube network came after a cable fault, which led to a fire at an electrical substation in the Cunningham Place and Aberdeen Place area in Maida Vale, a London Fire Brigade (LFB) spokesperson said.
Firefighters were called to the substation and three metres of high voltage cabling were destroyed, it is understood.
It comes weeks after a fire at the same substation, which saw elderly and vulnerable residents among those moved out of their homes.
However, Monday’s fire is understood to have involved different equipment to the blaze on April 29.
Trade union says power cut on Tube and in central London is 'deeply troubling'
Monday 12 May 2025 17:40 , Jacob PhillipsA major trade union has said that the loss of power on the Tube is “deeply troubling” and called for an inquiry into what happened.
Responding to the power cut, TSSA General Secretary, Maryam Eslamdoust said: "The loss of power on such a scale is deeply troubling and hugely inconvenient for many people across London’s Tube and other networks.
“Safety for all is key at this moment, but in due course we will need a proper inquiry into what happened and the lessons to be learned.”
National Grid releases statement after power outage
Monday 12 May 2025 17:22 , Jacob PhillipsNational Grid said there was a “fault” on its transmission network in central London.
A spokesperson said: “We apologise for any inconvenience following a fault on our transmission network in central London this afternoon.
“The fault was resolved within seconds and did not interrupt supply from our network, but a consequent voltage dip may have briefly affected power supplies on the low voltage distribution network in the area.
“We once again apologise for any inconvenience and ongoing travel disruption.”
TfL and National Grid still working to find out the cause of the power outage
Monday 12 May 2025 17:17 , Jacob PhillipsTransport for London and the National Grid are currently working to find out the cause of the power outage on Monday afternoon.
The transport body explained that a “brief interrution” to its power supply caused several lines to loes power.
In a statement, Claire Mann, TfL’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “Due to a brief interruption of the power supply to our network, several lines lost power for a short period earlier this afternoon.
“We apologise to customers whose journeys will have been affected. We are working to get the whole network up and running again as quickly as possible.”
What lines are delayed and suspended?
Monday 12 May 2025 17:03Here is the current state of play:
Weather latest
Monday 12 May 2025 16:55Looking to enjoy a nice walk home in the sun? Think again.
What has been a beautifully warm day in the capital has quickly turned sour with a downpour of rain.
The torrential downpour isn’t expected to last long, but thunderstorms are predicted.
Rush hour likely to be difficult
Monday 12 May 2025 16:51We’re quickly approaching 5pm - and that means rush hour will begin quickly.
With the status of the Underground network currently showing no signs of improvement, it might be best to look at alternative options.
South Kensington Station is closed
Monday 12 May 2025 16:48Hi Tom, apologies for the delayed response. South Kensington station is closed while we deal with a power supply failure.https://t.co/lYt6exZbky
— TfL (@TfL) May 12, 2025
^GR
'Our creaking infrastructure is sleepwalking towards a blackout event'
Monday 12 May 2025 16:41The blame game has already begun on the tubes power outages.
Keith Prince, City Hall Conservatives Transport Spokesman, has said that this isn’t the first issue we have experienced under the Labour Government, pointing to the Heathrow power cut and the Maida Vale electrical blaze.
He said: "Heathrow, Maida Vale, now the tube. Our creaking infrastructure is sleepwalking towards a blackout event like we saw in Spain that could be chaos for Londoners, and the rest of the country as a result.
“It's only going to get worse as the weather gets warmer. Londoners are paying higher tube fares and what do they get? Graffiti, fare evasion, delayed services and now a tube service that's not even running.
“Authorities need to make it clear to us what they are going to do to avoid this happening again."
'Getting things back up and running'
Monday 12 May 2025 16:28TfL has told PA that it is in the process of getting operations running smoothly again, but did not give a timeframe.
A spokesman for TfL told the PA news agency there was an outage in south-west London for “a matter of minutes” and “everything shut down” due to a “National Grid issue”.
He went on: “When the power goes out the trains will have stopped, obviously, there’s emergency power on trains and stations so everything wouldn’t have gone completely black, if you were on there, but the trains would have stopped and we would have cleared some stations because there’s no electricity it might not necessarily be safe for them to be open … some people would have probably been stuck in a tunnel for a little bit of time.”
TfL is in the process of “getting things back up and running again”.
Latest updates across the TfL network
Monday 12 May 2025 16:25Making your way home from work?
As previously stated, buses are your best option.
As it stands:
- Bakerloo line: Suspended
- Elizabeth line: Severe delays
- Jubilee line: Part suspended between London Bridge and Finchley Road
- Mildmay line: No service between Highbury & Islington and Stratford
- Suffragette line: Suspended
- Waterloo & City line: Suspended
- Weaver line: Suspended
- Northern line: Minor delays
Buses are the better option for travel across London - TfL
Monday 12 May 2025 16:18TfL officials were seen directing passengers with suitcases away from Elizabeth line services at Paddington station, recommending buses across central London, after the London Underground was hit by a power failure.
The Bakerloo line entrance at Paddington has been closed, according to PA, with staff unsure about when it will open again.
Describing the incident, one member of staff said: “It was a power outage. The lights just went off, we don’t know anything else.
“It’s been about an hour-and-a-half now. We can’t say when it will be fixed.”
TfL blames a power cut
Monday 12 May 2025 16:15TfL has told The Standard that there has been a National Grid power cut, which is to blame for the severely reduced Underground service.
Hopefully we won’t see power outages the likes of which Spain and Portugal suffered at the end of April.
'Trains will not stop at Tottenham Court Road and Paddington'
Monday 12 May 2025 16:07Commuters are being warned as they head down the escalators to the tube about the downed tube lines.
This sign comes from Liverpool Street, telling passengers of the power outage - “trains will not stop at Tottenham Court Road and Paddington”.
TfL set to release a statement soon as it denies its whole network went down
Monday 12 May 2025 16:02 , Nuray BulbulTfL has confirmed to The Standard that the whole network didn’t go down and will shortly release a statement with all the details.
Chaos erupted on the Elizabeth, Waterloo and Bakerloo lines in the late afternoon amid a power outage.
TfL website crashes
Monday 12 May 2025 15:45 , Nuray BulbulThe power outage across TfL also appears to be having an impact on its official website.
The website is giving a ‘web server timed out’ error.
Several London Underground stations closed
Monday 12 May 2025 15:37 , Nuray BulbulWhile TFL handles a power supply issue, several London stations are shut down entirely.
These consist of South Kensignton, Putney Bridge, Embankment, and Charring Cross.
Passengers complain about the disruption
Monday 12 May 2025 15:28 , Nuray BulbulSeveral passengers have taken to social media to complain about the disruption.
Chaos in the #London Underground as multiple stations were closed due to power outage. @TfL ticket prices rise every year with very poor service. pic.twitter.com/gCJa7xmSEZ
— M.M. Dhoore (@dhoorebbc) May 12, 2025
The entire London Underground is down.
— Ferret (@Ferretgrove) May 12, 2025
I’m feeling a conspiracy coming on.
the grid on the london underground has shut down, no trains are running so if you are in london buses or idk a boat 😭😭😭 https://t.co/hJL9u4ztsi
— KEONS ON TOUR (@KEONSEAST) May 12, 2025
Sounds like a lot of London underground 🚇 as shut down with a power failure
— Kenny (@Bentley9Kenny) May 12, 2025
TfL says its dealing with a power supply issue
Monday 12 May 2025 15:20 , Nuray BulbulSeveral London Underground lines including the Northern line is part suspended and facing severe delays.
TfL have responded to a customer enquiry on social media confirming its a power supply issue.
Hi John, thank you for your message. We are currently dealing with a power supply failure. No service between Paddington and Abbey Wood. We apologise for any inconvenience.
— TfL (@TfL) May 12, 2025
^GR
Severe delays and suspension on several London Underground lines
Monday 12 May 2025 15:07 , Nuray BulbulLondon Underground is reporting severe delays and part suspension on several lines due to power failure.
Bakerloo line: Suspended due to a power failure.
Elizabeth line: No service between Paddington and Abbey Wood and severe delays on the rest of the line.
Jubilee line: No service between London Bridge and Finchley Road. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.
Northern line: No service between Morden and Stockwell also between Euston and Kennington via Charing Cross. London Underground tickets will be accepted on London Buses via any reasonable route.
Suffragette line: No service.
Greater Anglia set to be nationalised in October
Monday 12 May 2025 09:50 , Nuray BulbulLater this year, Greater Anglia, the primary rail operator for trains that start and end at Liverpool Street station, will be nationalised.
The firm, which operates trains throughout the East of England and into the busiest station in London, declared on Friday that it would be taken over by the government on October 12.
You can read more here.
Minor delays on the Central line
Monday 12 May 2025 09:40 , Nuray BulbulMinor delays between Leytonstone and Epping due to train cancellations.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
No late night / early morning trains via Tottenham Hale
Monday 12 May 2025 09:30 , Nuray BulbulEngineering work is taking place in the Tottenham Hale area, closing all lines overnight until Friday morning.
Trains that usually run between 23:20 and 05:00 via Tottenham Hale will be diverted to run via Seven Sisters.
Stations on the Tottenham Hale line are only a short distance from those on the Seven Sisters line.
Which Tube lines have air-conditioning?
Monday 12 May 2025 09:20 , Nuray BulbulThis week is set to be a hot one meaning even warmer Tube journeys.
In an attempt to improve conditions on the Victoria line, TfL claimed it has doubled the capacity of 13 ventilation shafts, which boost air flow, and fitted regenerative braking on the new trains, which returns electricity to the rails while the train is stopping.
There are a couple of Tube lines that have air-conditioning including the Elizabeth line.
You can check out the rest of the list here.
Piccadilly line part suspended
Monday 12 May 2025 09:10 , Nuray BulbulNo service between Northfields and Heathrow while a signal failure at Boston Manor is fixed.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Tickets will be accepted on London Buses, South Western Railway and the Elizabeth Line via any reasonable route.
Amended 05:35 Blackpool North to London Euston service
Monday 12 May 2025 09:00 , Nuray BulbulEngineering work is taking place between Preston and Carlisle, closing some lines.
The 05:35 Blackpool North to London Euston service will start from Preston at 06:00.
You should use earlier trains from Blackpool North to connect with this train.
Amended 22:00 London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street service
Monday 12 May 2025 08:50 , Nuray BulbulEngineering work is taking place between Runcorn and Liverpool Lime Street, closing some lines.
The 22:00 London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Crewe.
A replacement bus service will run from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street, calling at Runcorn.
The Woolwich Ferry suspended
Monday 12 May 2025 08:40 , Nuray BulbulThe Woolwich Ferry is suspended due to a staff shortage.
Severe delays on the Piccadilly line
Monday 12 May 2025 08:30 , Nuray BulbulSevere delays Northfields to Heathrow while a signal failure at Boston Manor is fixed.
There is a good service rest of the line.
Tickets will be accepted on London Buses via any reasonable route.
Serious delays on the A41
Monday 12 May 2025 08:20 , Nuray BulbulThere are minor delays on Edgwarebury Lane in both directions in order to facilitate emergency repairs to a burst water main.
Expect delays and use alternative routes.
Serious delays on the A40
Monday 12 May 2025 08:10 , Nuray BulbulEastbound traffic on the A40 approaching the works has delays back to Greenford junction.
Expect delays in the area.
Amended 23:28 London Liverpool Street to Cambridge service
Monday 12 May 2025 08:00 , Nuray BulbulEngineering work is taking place between Bishops Stortford and Cambridge, closing all lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings.
As a result, the 23:28pm London Liverpool Street to Cambridge train service will be replaced by a bus service between Bishops Stortford and Cambridge.
Roding Valley station closed
Monday 12 May 2025 07:50 , Nuray BulbulFrom Tuesday, May 6 until end of July 2025, westbound trains (towards Woodford) will not stop at the station and the footbridge will be closed.
Access to and exit from the station will be via Station Way only.
Please travel via eastbound trains and change at Chigwell, or for step-free access, change at Hainault or use local London Buses route W14 to Woodford.
Regent's Park station closed
Monday 12 May 2025 07:40 , Nuray BulbulRegent’s Park station is closed due to unavailability of station staff.
Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.
Queensway station closed
Monday 12 May 2025 07:30 , Nuray BulbulFrom Monday, May 12 until Thursday May, 15 Queensway station will be closed from 22:00.
Passengers are advised to use Lancaster Gate or Notting Hill Gate instead.
You can walk to and from Bayswater, a five-minute walk, for District and Circle line services, or use local buses.
Edgware Road (Circle line) closed
Monday 12 May 2025 07:20 , Nuray BulbulTrains travelling towards Hammersmith are not calling at this station due to faulty platform equipment.
If you are travelling westbound to Edgware Road, please travel on a Circle line train towards High Street Kensington.
Reduced service between Uckfield / East Grinstead and East Croydon
Monday 12 May 2025 07:10 , Nuray BulbulA fault with the signalling system between Uckfield and Oxted means that fewer trains are able to run on all lines between these stations.
Trains running between Uckfield / East Grinstead and East Croydon may be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.
Routes impacted:
- Southern between East Grinstead and London Victoria, and also between Uckfield and East Croydon and London Bridge
- Thameslink between East Grinstead and London Bridge and London St Pancras International and Bedford
The delay is anticipated to take place until 9am.
Minor delays continue on the Elizabeth line
Friday 9 May 2025 10:20 , Nuray BulbulMinor delays continue on the Elizabeth line between Shenfield and Whitechapel while Network Rail fix equipment damaged by vandalism.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Disruption to Gatwick Express and Southern services to and from London Victoria expected until 12
Friday 9 May 2025 10:10 , Nuray BulbulA points failure between Clapham Junction and London Victoria is disrupting Gatwick Express and Southern services to and from London Victoria.
Trains will be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 12pm.
The London boroughs generating millions every year from residents' parking permits
Friday 9 May 2025 10:00 , Nuray BulbulNine London councils have been named in a “rich list” of the top 10 local authorities generating the biggest amounts from residents’ parking permits.
Wandsworth topped the list with an income of £38.2m between 2020 and 2024, according to freedom of information responses.
The only local government outside of the capital to place in the top 10 was Brighton and Hove City Council, which came in third.
Hackney came in fifth with £23m, while Islington came in fourth with £23.1m.
Find out the rest here.
Acton Town station part closed
Friday 9 May 2025 09:50 , Nuray BulbulNo service on the Piccadilly line between Arnos Grove and Acton Town and severe delays on the rest of the line while a faulty track at Caledonian Road is fixed.
Tickets will be accepted on London buses and Elizabeth line services via any reasonable route.
Major disruption between Reading and London Paddington expected until 12:30
Friday 9 May 2025 09:40 , Nuray BulbulA broken rail in the Slough area means some lines are blocked.
As a result, the Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway trains running between Reading and London Paddington may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Major disruption is expected until 12:30pm.
You can use your tickets at no extra cost on the following routes:
- c2c between London Fenchurch Street and Upminster
- Greater Anglia between London Liverpool Street and Shenfield
- London buses via any reasonable route
- London Underground via any reasonable route
Changing at Whitechapel for a Heathrow-bound service is recommended if you need to get to Heathrow Airport, you can also take the Piccadilly line from Central London.
London's worst areas for roadworks
Friday 9 May 2025 09:30 , Nuray BulbulThe worst places in London for drivers to be stuck in road construction have been identified by a new league table.
Broken down by borough and local authority, the figures show that over 18,000 roadworks were completed last year.
Months of road construction and closures have degraded London districts, causing heavy traffic and irate comments from motorists, locals, and business owners.
A report detailing the overall amount of road projects carried out by councils or their contractors in 2024 has now been released by car experts from the tyre store Blackcircles.
You can find out via our map here.
Major engineering at Alexandra Parade station until May 17
Friday 9 May 2025 09:20 , Nuray BulbulMajor engineering work is taking place at Alexandra Parade station, closing one of the two platforms.
At Alexandra Parade, platform 1 will be closed.
Trains running through Alexandra Parade towards Bellgrove will not call at Alexandra Parade. Trains from Bellgrove to Alexandra Parade will call at platform 2 as normal.
If possible, you should use Duke Street station instead of Alexandra Parade. Duke Street is just a short distance away from Alexandra Parade.
If you are unable to use Duke Street, you should use the station help point for further assistance to complete your journey.
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Friday 9 May 2025 09:10 , Nuray BulbulGo on board unique trains operated by the Railway Touring Company to a variety of fantastic locations, after which you can unwind and take in the scenery.
Every trip offers a spectacular steam locomotive, breathtaking landscapes, fascinating locations, and the opportunity to eat on board.
Dramatic routes include the famous Settle-Carlisle Line, the Peak District, North Wales coast and Dawlish sea wall.
To choose your summer steam adventure with The Weekender’s £20 per person discount, visit railwaytouring.net/thestandard and quote the code TSW at the time of booking
Find out more here.
Major disruption between Shenfield and Stratford until 11am
Friday 9 May 2025 09:00 , Nuray BulbulThere has been theft of signalling cables between Romford and Chadwell Heath which means trains have to run at reduced speed on the Elizabeth line and Greater Anglia trains.
As a result, trains running between Shenfield and Stratford and between Shenfield and Whitechapel may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 45 minutes.
Major disruption is expected until 11am.
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services:
- London Buses via any reasonable route
- London Underground via any reasonable route
- Greater Anglia between Shenfield and London Liverpool Street
- c2c between Upminster and London Fenchurch Street
Serious delays on the A40
Friday 9 May 2025 08:50 , Nuray BulbulThere are delays on Western Avenue (Eastbound) between Bideford Avenue and [B456] Alperton Lane in order to facilitate utility works.
Serious delays on the A13
Friday 9 May 2025 08:40 , Nuray BulbulCanning Town’s flyover refurbishment works is causing severe delays Newham Way (Westbound) between East India Dock Road and Beckton Road.
Minor delays on the Piccadilly line
Friday 9 May 2025 08:30 , Nuray BulbulThere are minor delays on the Piccadilly line between King's Cross St Pancreas and Cockfosters eastbound while we a track fault at Caledonian Road is fixed.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Do you know the hand baggage and liquid rules at London's main airports?
Friday 9 May 2025 08:20 , Nuray BulbulRecently, Gatwick Airport declared that travellers would no longer have to put liquids in plastic bags or take out electrical devices in order to pass security.
Following the removal of the baggage regulation in April of last year, London City Airport now use computerised tomography imaging to capture 3D, high-resolution photographs of luggage, which employees can examine from all sides to determine what's inside.
This eliminates the need for travellers to take out their beverages, toiletries, and cosmetics and place them in transparent plastic bags in order to pass security.
Heathrow and other UK airports were supposed to follow suit, but they are now predicted to miss the June 2025 deadline.
Read our article on rules to find out everything you need to know.
Campaigners demand free travel for Londoners to 'open up the city'
Friday 9 May 2025 08:10 , Nuray BulbulCommunity activists have proposed free public transport for all Londoners as a means of "opening up the city."
The advocacy group Fare Free London (FFL) thinks that all ages should have access to free travel, which is currently offered to children under the age of eleven and to Londoners over 60 through the 60+ Oyster or Freedom Pass.
Simon Pirani, 68, a Greenwich-based campaigner, said: “We’re not just pulling some mad idea out of nowhere. There are a lot of places, particularly Brazil, where this works.
“We’re not asking for utopia, we’re asking for a new funding model.”
Charging for public transport “closes the city off, whereas we would like to open the city up to the people that live there,” he said.
You can read more here.
Suffragette line resumes good service
Friday 9 May 2025 08:00 , Nuray BulbulThe Suffragette line is now operating a good service after reducing its services on Friday morning.
The Elizabeth line is still experiencing delays.
Disruption between Romford and Stratford expected until 8am
Friday 9 May 2025 07:50 , Nuray BulbulThere has been theft of signalling cables between Romford and Chadwell Heath which means Elizabeth line and Greater Anglia trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines.
As a result, trains running between Romford and Stratford may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 15 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 8am.
Routes impacted:
Elizabeth line between Gidea Park and London Liverpool Street / London Paddingtonbetween Shenfield and London Liverpool Street / London Paddington / Heathrow Terminal 5.
Greater Anglia between Clacton-on-Sea / Colchester Town / Colchester / Southend Victoria and London Liverpool Street.
Roding Valley station closed
Friday 9 May 2025 07:40 , Nuray BulbulUntil the end of July, westbound trains (towards Woodford) will not stop at the station and the footbridge will be closed.
Access to and exit from the station will be via Station Way only.
Travel via eastbound trains and change at Chigwell, or for step-free access, change at Hainault or use local London Buses route W14 to Woodford.
Covent Garden station closed
Friday 9 May 2025 07:30 , Nuray BulbulCovent Garden station is closed due to the unavailability of station staff.
Tickets are being accepted London Buses.
A reduced service on the Suffragette line
Friday 9 May 2025 07:10 , Nuray BulbulOn Friday Suffragette line trains operated a reduced service.
It did not run trains departing at 05:48am from Barking Riverside to Gospel Oak and 06:24am from Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside.
Severe delays on the Elizabeth line
Friday 9 May 2025 07:00 , Nuray BulbulThere are severe delays between Shenfield and Whitechapel on the Elizabeth line while Network Rail fix equipment damaged by vandalism.
A good service is operating on the rest of the line. Tickets will be accepted on London Underground services by any reasonable route.
