Commuters may face delays on their way to work on Wednesday morning, with disruption on multiple TfL and National Rail lines.
A trespasser on the track at Euston Square has caused the entire Circle line to be suspended. The Hammersmith & City line and Metropolitan line are also part-suspended, while there are unrelated minor delays on the Mildmay and Bakerloo line.
The National Rail network is also experiencing disruption. Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink services are disrupted due to a speed restriction over defective track between Brighton and London Victoria. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
Southeastern trains running through Herne Hill are also experiencing disruption, with cancellations, revisions and delays of up to 20 minutes to be expected.
Meanwhile, passengers travelling via the Avanti West Coast service between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly may also face delays, due to damage to the overhead electrical wires.
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Mildmay line resumes good service
09:48A good service has resumed on the Mildmay line.
Trespassing incident
09:48 , Arielle DombA trespasser on the track at Euston Square has caused multiple TfL lines to be disrupted. The entire Circle line has been suspended, while the Hammersmith & City line has been closed between Barking and Edgware Road.
The Metropolitan line has also been partially suspended between Baker Street and Aldgate, and there are minor delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Baker Street.
Metropolitan line delays
09:36The Metropolitan line is part suspended between Baker Street and Aldgate. There are minor delays between Baker Street and Harrow-on-the-Hill due to a trespasser on the track at Euston Square.
Mildmay line delays
09:14 , Arielle DombTfL has announced that the delays on the Mildmay line have been caused by a late running freight train.
Step free access at Farringdon
08:54 , Arielle DombStep-free access is not available at Farringdon station between the Smithfield ticket hall and the Elizabeth line.
TfL advises that passengers should use the National Rail entrance for step free access.
District line resumes good service
08:44 , Arielle DombA good service has resumed on the District line.
Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink disruption
08:34 , Arielle DombA speed restriction over a defective track between Brighton and London Victoria has disrupted Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink services. Trains running between these stations will be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
The disruption is expected to last all day.
National Rail disruption
08:29Passengers affected by the National Rail disruptions can use the live departure boards and alternative route guide to replan their journey.
TfL Journey Planner aan be used for alternative routes in London.
District line delays
08:05 , Arielle DombThere are minor delays on the District line between Barking and Upminster due to a faulty train at Barking.
TfL 'fat cats' pocket more than Prime Minister
08:02 , Arielle DombMore than 2,200 staff at Transport for London earned more than £100,000 last year, with nearly 900 more staff than the previous year taking home six-figure packages, according to TfL’s annual accounts for 2024/25.
A total of 78 employees earned £170,000 or more - above the reported £167,000 salary of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Read the full story here.
A4 traffic
07:44 , Arielle DombThere are serious delays on the Picadilly Underpass in both directions at the junction of the A4 Wellington Place.
Reduced escalator service at Brixton
07:33 , Arielle DombThe down escalator from the ticket hall at Brixton station is out of service.
TfL union duties payment
07:29 , Arielle DombTransport for London is giving more than 800 staff paid time-off to work for a union – at a cost of £9.2m to the organisation.
A total of 843 TfL employees worked on union duties in 2024/5 – up from 799 the previous year.
Read the full story here.
Chancery Lane station closure
07:24Chancery Lane station is closed due to the unavailability of station staff.
London Overground disruption
07:21 , Arielle DombLondon Overground trains between Stratford and Richmond/Clapham Junction are experiencing delays of up to 10 minutes, due to a failure of the overhead line equipment.
The disruption is expected until 8.30am.
A406 traffic
07:19 , Arielle DombThere are serious delays westbound on the A406 with congestion back to Clockhouse Junction.
District line trains still running
Tuesday 1 July 2025 15:52 , Nuray BulbulDespite the setback, trains are still running across some parts of the District Line, albeit at a slightly reduced frequency.
TfL has advised commuters to allow for additional journey time and consider alternate routes where necessary.
Heading to Wimbledon this summer? Go to Southfields station
Tuesday 1 July 2025 15:34 , Nuray BulbulTennis enthusiasts may not realise Southfields station may be a better option for them to get to All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC).
According to Google Maps, Wimbledon station is a 21-minute walk and Southfields station is a 16-minute walk from the tennis grounds.
No service between No service between Parsons Green and Wimbledon
Tuesday 1 July 2025 15:18 , Nuray BulbulThere is currently no service between Parsons Green and Wimbledon on the District line.
Alternative routes you can take for Wimbledon station
Tuesday 1 July 2025 15:04 , Nuray BulbulSouth Western Railway / Thameslink
Frequent direct trains from London Waterloo, Clapham Junction, and other mainline stations. Thameslink also runs through to Sutton during peak hour.
Northern Line + Tramlink combination
You can take the Northern line to South Wimbledon, then switch to Tramlink at Morden Road, thanks to the out-of-station interchange.
If you’re considering travelling by bus, you can take the 493, 57, 152 as well as the Championship shuttle buses.
Alternatively, if you’re travelling by car, Morden Park park‑and‑ride operates during the Championships (06:30–23:00), costing around £15 per car.
Mildmay line also part suspended
Tuesday 1 July 2025 14:49 , Nuray BulbulThe Mildmay line is the latest to be impacted by the delays.
There is currently no service between South Acton and Richmond while Network Rail fix a signal failure at Gunnersbury.
District line has been facing delays for several hours
Tuesday 1 July 2025 14:41 , Nuray BulbulDistrict line has been experiencing delays since the morning rush hour on Tuesday.
Other lines have been experiencing similar problems.
Passengers are desperately seeking alternative routes.
District line delays are due to signal failure at Wimbledon
Tuesday 1 July 2025 14:27 , Nuray BulbulThere are severe delays between Edgware Road and Wimbledon while Network Rail fix a signal failure at Wimbledon.
Bakerloo and Lioness lines also hit with delays
Tuesday 1 July 2025 14:19 , Nuray BulbulAn earlier faulty train at Wembley Central is causing delays on both the Bakerloo and Lioness lines as well as the District.
Wimbledon station busier than usual
Tuesday 1 July 2025 14:13 , Nuray BulbulTfL suggests Wimbledon station is more packed than usual but its live data says it is likely to get quieter in the next hour or so.
What's wrong with the District line?
Tuesday 1 July 2025 14:06 , Nuray BulbulThe District line is facing a number of interruptions.
Wimbledon fans can anticipate severe delays between Edgware Road and Wimbledon while Network Rail fix a signal failure at Wimbledon.
There is currently no service between Turnham Green and Richmond while Network Rail fix a signal failure at Gunnersbury.
There are also minor delays between Barking and Upminster due to an earlier fire alert at South Kensington.
Seek alternative routes if you’re trying to get to Wimbledon. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses and South Western Railway.
Packed platforms at Earl's Court as District line hit by delays
Tuesday 1 July 2025 13:59Fans on their way to Wimbledon have been left stranded in the 32C heat due to delays on the District line.
TfL has said there are severe delays between Edgware Road and Wimbledon owing to a signal failure.
Platforms are packed in stations including Earl’s Court as passengers wait for updates.
