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Travellers are facing day-long disruption on trains in and out of London as a number of issues affect the network.
A signalling fault between Norwood Junction and London Bridge/Blackfriars has impacting on Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services.
National Rail earlier issued a “do not travel” alert for the affected lines.
Meanwhile, a train derailment at a depot in Selhurst means disruption on the Overground between Highbury & Islington and West Croydon is also expected until the end of the day.
A number of issues are also affecting the Tube.
There are severe delays on the Piccadilly line.
Follow the latest updates below...
Disruption through Barnes expected until 6pm
15:36 , Nuray BulbulA signalling fault at Barnes has blocked the line towards Hounslow, causing disruption to services passing through the station. Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes, or revised.
Disruption is expected to continue until 6pm. Passengers are advised to check before travelling and allow extra time for their journey.
Routes impacted
London Waterloo circular services, and also between London Waterloo and Weybridge / Shepperton / Windsor & Eton Riverside / Reading
Metropolitan line resumes good service
15:21 , Nuray BulbulThe Metropolitan line is now providing a good service.
Piccadilly line resumes good service
15:10 , Nuray BulbulThe Piccadilly line is now providing a good service.
Delays on the A205
15:00 , Nuray BulbulSouthbound traffic is currently queuing back over Kew Bridge, while all other traffic is flowing well.
Utility works are taking place on the A205 Mortlake Road, at the junction with A205 Kew Road. Thames Water works are in progress, with temporary traffic signals in operation in both directions.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time and approach with caution.
Windrush line part suspended
14:40 , Nuray BulbulNo service between Sydenham and West Croydon for the rest of the day due to an operational incident in the Selhurst area.
Tickets are being accepted on London Buses and London Underground.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Disruption between London Victoria and Faversham via Sole Street expected until 14:30
14:20 , Nuray BulbulAll lines have now reopened following an earlier obstruction on the track at Farningham Road.
Trains running between London Victoria and Faversham via Sole Street may continue to be delayed by up to 50 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 14:30.
Minor delays on the Piccadilly line
13:59 , Nuray BulbulMinor delays between Acton Town and Heathrow Airport / Uxbridge due to an earlier signal failure at Osterley.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Delays on the Metropolitan line
13:50 , Nuray BulbulSevere delays between Baker Street and Aldgate due to an earlier person ill on a train.
London Buses are accepting tickets via any reasonable route.
Minor delays on the rest of the line.
Severe delays on the Hammersmith and City line
13:32 , Nuray BulbulSevere delays due to a person ill on a train earlier at Baker Street.
London Buses are accepting tickets via any reasonable route.
Disruption between Swanley and Sole Street expected until 2:30pm
13:22 , Nuray BulbulAll lines have now reopened following an earlier obstruction on the track at Farningham Road.
Trains running between Swanley and Sole Street may continue to be delayed by up to 50 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 2:30pm.
Routes impacted
Between London Victoria and Gillingham (Kent) / Ramsgate / Dover Priory
Severe delays on the Circle line
13:12 , Nuray BulbulThere are severe delays on the Circle line between Baker Street and Aldgate while TfL help a person ill on a train.
London Buses are accepting tickets via any reasonable route.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
DLR resumes good service
13:00 , Nuray BulbulThe DLR is now providing a good service.
Delays on Fulham Road / Gunter Grove
12:46 , Nuray BulbulDrivers are advised to approach with caution as traffic is moving slowly in the area. There are northbound tailbacks on Gunter Grove from King’s Road, and delays are expected.
Utility works are currently taking place on the A308 Fulham Road, at the junction with A3220 Gunter Grove. Four-way temporary traffic signals are in operation to allow Thames Water works, affecting traffic in all directions.
Please allow extra time for your journey and consider alternative routes where possible.
Minor delays on the Bakerloo line
12:33 , Nuray BulbulThe Bakerloo is operating with minor delays due to a signalling problem.
Delays on the A13
12:23 , Nuray BulbulDrivers are advised to approach with caution as traffic is moving slowly. Eastbound queues stretch back to the East India Dock Road Tunnel, and delays should be expected.
On the A13 Newham Way (eastbound) at the junction with Beckton Road, lanes one, two and three (of four) are closed to allow for tree pruning works.
Allow extra time for your journey and consider alternative routes where possible.
Disruption between Crewe and Wilmslow expected until 6pm
12:14 , Nuray BulbulA fault with the signalling system between Crewe and Sandbach means that trains have to run at a reduced speed on all lines.
As a result, trains between Crewe and Wilmslow may be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes, revised or diverted.
Disruption is expected until 6pm.
Routes impacted
Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly
Delays on the DLR
12:04 , Nuray BulbulMinor delays between Stratford and Canary Wharf while TfL fix a track fault at Pudding Mill Lane.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Central line resumes good service
11:51 , Nuray BulbulThe Central line is now providing a good service.
Severe delays continue on the Piccadilly line
11:39 , Nuray BulbulSevere delays between Acton Town and Heathrow Airport / Uxbridge due to an earlier signal failure at Osterley.
Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Elizabeth line and South Western Railway via any reasonable route.
Minor delays on the rest of the line.
Southern says no injuries reported
11:29 , Nuray BulbulSouthern provided an update, saying: “There were no injuries regarding the Selhurst Depot derailment. However, the derailment means that trains are unable to leave the depot, leading to cancellations and altered services.”
Govia Thameslink Railway issues apology
11:13 , Nuray BulbulGovia Thameslink Railway has apologised for the disruption expected until the end of today.
A spokesperson said in a statement: “A fault with the signalling system between Norwood Junction and London Bridge, along with a train derailment at Selhurst depot are causing the disruption."
Central line update
11:01 , Nuray BulbulThe Central line is operating with minor delays.
Images of derailment disruption
10:53 , Nuray BulbulImages show the disruption caused by the train derailment at Selhurst, with lines blocked and services suspended.
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Minor delays on the Jubilee line
10:46 , Nuray BulbulThere are minor delays on the Jubilee line due to train cancellations.
Tickets will be accepted on these alternative routes
10:34 , Nuray BulbulYour ticket will be accepted on the below services at no additional cost:
North of London:
- Alternative Thameslink services via any reasonable route
- Alternative Great Northern services via any reasonable route
- East Midland Railway services between Bedford and London St Pancras International
For journeys through London:
- Alternative Thameslink services via any reasonable route
- Alternative Southern services via any reasonable route
- London Buses via any reasonable route between Redhill/Sutton and Central London
- London Underground via any reasonable route
- Elizabeth line between Farringdon and Abbey Wood
- London Trams between Wimbledon, Mitcham Junction and East Croydon
South of London:
- Alternative Thameslink services via any reasonable route
- Alternative Southern services via any reasonable route
- Alternative Great Northern services via any reasonable route
- Gatwick Express services via any reasonable route
- Southeastern services between London Bridge and Sevenoaks / Dartford and between Tonbridge and London Terminals
Windrush line still part suspended
10:32 , Nuray BulbulServices remain suspended between Sydenham and West Croydon following the train derailment at Selhurst.
Thameslink service alterations update
10:09 , Nuray BulbulThe following services are suspended in both directions until further notice:
- London Bridge ↔ East Grinstead
- Brighton ↔ Cambridge
- Bedford ↔ Three Bridges
Thameslink trains operating between Horsham and Peterborough will make additional stops at Earlswood and Salfords in both directions.
Between approximately 10:30 and 11:00, a section of track near Norwood Junction will be blocked. During this period, services on the following routes will be diverted via Selhurst and will not call at London Bridge in either direction:
- Horsham ↔ Peterborough
- Brighton ↔ Bedford
Passengers travelling to or from London Bridge during this time should consider alternative routes.
Other Thameslink services via London Bridge are expected to experience delays of 45–60 minutes, so extra travel time should be allowed.
Severe delays on the Piccadilly line
09:58 , Nuray BulbulSignificant delays are affecting services following a signal failure earlier at Osterley.
Passengers may use their tickets on London Buses, the Elizabeth line, the Weaver line, Great Northern, and South Western Railway, via any reasonable route.
Alternative routes after London Overground disrupted by derailment in Selhurst
09:46 , Nuray BulbulServices to Clapham Junction, Crystal Palace, and New Cross will operate as scheduled.
Two West Croydon trains per hour will be rerouted via Crystal Palace, while two per hour will terminate early at Surrey Quays.
Passengers can use their tickets at no extra cost on:
- London Buses via any reasonable route
- Southern via any reasonable route
Train disruptions after derailment in Selhurst
09:36 , Nuray BulbulA train derailment at a depot in the Selhurst area has caused significant disruption across parts of the network.
As a result, services running between Highbury & Islington and West Croydon may be cancelled, revised, or diverted via Crystal Palace.
Stations Penge West, Anerley, Norwood Junction, and West Croydon will not be served while the disruption continues, which is expected to last until the end of the day.
Thameslink and Southern service alterations
09:22 , Nuray BulbulThe following Thameslink and Southern services are suspended and will not run in both direction until further notice.
Thameslink service alterations:
- London Bridge – East Grinstead
- Brighton – Cambridge
- Bedford - Three Bridges
Southern service alterations:
- Epsom - London Bridge services will be suspended
- Tattenham Corner / Caterham - London Bridge services will be divert via an alternative route
- Uckfield-London Bridge - a reduced service is likely to operate on this route
Windrush line part suspended
09:11 , Nuray BulbulThere is currently no service between Sydenham and West Croydon following a train derailment in Selhurst.
Southern tells passengers to delay journeys
09:00 , Nuray BulbulSouthern tells passengers: “If you are travelling on our network today, your journey may be delayed and you may need to use an alternative route to reach your destination.
“If you can, please delay your journey until later today. Please check your train before travelling and allow an additional 60 minutes for your journey.”
What issues are causing the delays on Thameslink/Southern services?
08:50 , Nuray BulbulKey issues include a train derailment at Selhurst depot in south-east London and a signalling fault between London Blackfriars and Norwood Junction.
These problems have reduced the number of operational lines and forced trains to run slower than usual, creating widespread delays.
National Rail advises passengers not to travel on Thameslink/Southern services
08:27 , Nuray BulbulNational Rail advises passengers not to travel on Thameslink and some Southern services this morning.
Multiple incidents mean it cannot guarantee you will reach your destination.
Consider alternative routes or delaying your journey until later today.
If you do need to travel, allow an extra 60–90 minutes for your journey and check service updates before travelling.
Major disruption on Southern and Thameslink services until 1pm
08:16 , Nuray BulbulThe disruption on these lines is expected to continue until 1pm.
Central line part suspended
08:06 , Nuray BulbulNo service between White City and Ealing Broadway and severe delays between White City and West Ruislip while TfL fix a signal failure at North Acton.
Gatwick Express providing a good service
07:58 , Nuray BulbulThe Gatwick Express is currently running reliably and offers a convenient alternative for passengers traveling to central London.
Piccadilly line part suspended
07:48 , Nuray BulbulThere is currently no westbound service between Acton Town and Heathrow Terminals, with severe delays on the rest of the line due to a signal failure at Osterley.
Passengers can use London Buses and the Elizabeth line with valid tickets while repairs are underway.
What is a signal fault?
07:42 , Nuray BulbulThis section of the railway relies on track circuits to identify where trains are. When a circuit malfunctions, it can falsely indicate that a train is occupying the line, preventing following services from progressing.
In these situations, drivers are required to halt at red signals and obtain spoken authority to continue at reduced speed, a process that can lead to major delays, particularly on longer stretches of track.
The issue may stem from electronic faults or objects interfering with the track. Network Rail is currently looking into the problem and will provide further information once it becomes available.
Large number of Southern/Thameslink trains to London Bridge cancelled
07:31 , Nuray Bulbul
A large number of journeys into London Bridge have been cancelled this morning.
The services that are running as of writing include:
- 8:33 London Bridge via Forest Hill
- 8:46 London Bridge, running behind a few minutes
- 9:03 London Bridge via Forest Hill
- 9:16 London Bridge
Alternative services if your usual route is closed into central
07:21 , Nuray BulbulTo help passengers continue their journeys, tickets will be accepted on a range of alternative services at no additional charge.
- Alternative Thameslink / Great Northern or Southern services towards your destination
- Southeastern between Sevenoaks and London Bridge between Dartford and London Bridge (Not applicable on high speed services) London Underground between London terminals
- Elizabeth line between Abbey Wood and Farringdon
- London Buses around central London
Severe rail disruption blocks key lines to central London
07:19 , Nuray BulbulA signalling fault between Norwood Junction and London Bridge/Blackfriars has blocked key lines towards central London, causing widespread disruption this morning.
Trains running through the area may be cancelled, amended or delayed by up to 30 minutes, with major disruption expected until around 8am.
Several routes have been cut back, with Welwyn Garden City–Sevenoaks services now operating only between London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks, and Rainham–Luton trains running only between Rainham and Dartford. Meanwhile, services between East Grinstead and London Bridge, Luton and Orpington, and Brighton and Cambridge have been cancelled in both directions until further notice.
