Gatwick Express services between London Victoria and Brighton are currently suspended following a trespass incident at Thornton Heath.
Lines have now reopened, but trains are still recovering, and services remain disrupted.
Passengers should expect significant delays or cancellations if travelling on Gatwick Express this morning. Delays of up to 45 minutes are possible, and some services may terminate early, restart at a different station, or be cancelled completely.
TfL strongly advises passengers to delay their journey if possible. For those who must travel, allow extra time, as you may need to take alternative routes or change trains along the way.
Tickets for Gatwick Express passengers will be accepted at no extra cost on alternative services, including Southern, Thameslink, South Western Railway, London Underground, London Buses, and selected Metrobus routes connecting Gatwick Airport, Croydon, and London terminals.
Further updates will be provided as Gatwick Express services return to normal.
Follow the latest updates below...
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Minor delays on the Central line
14:33 , Nuray BulbulThe minor delays are due to train cancellations.
Delays on the A23
12:39 , Nuray BulbulTemporary signals in operation to facilitate emergency SGN gas works on Purley Way.
Northbound is slow from beyond the former Croydon Airport, southbound is slow from Fiveways.
Possible delays on A406 Hanger Lane
10:53 , Nuray BulbulDelays are possible on the A406 southbound at Hanger Lane, near the junction with Woodville Gardens. Lane one of two is closed to allow emergency Cadent gas repair work to take place.
Motorists are advised to expect delays and allow extra travel time while work is ongoing.
Several bus routes at risk of being cut
10:39 , Nuray BulbulThe 38, 259, 279, 19 and 349 routes are all at risk of being cut in response to a “significant” fall in passenger numbers.
Find out more on individual routes here.
TfL cracks down on bus delays
10:25 , Nuray BulbulTraffic lights are being rephased across London, and utility firms causing prolonged roadworks are now fined £2,500 a day.
The move aims to speed up journeys and keep buses moving.
Read more here.
Gatwick Express update
10:10 , Nuray BulbulThe disruption on the Gatwick Express is anticipated to continue until 12.
Delays on the A23
09:56 , Nuray BulbulNorthbound traffic on the A23 is slow, with tailbacks almost reaching Edgehill Road, while southbound traffic is moving slowly from Fiveways.
Temporary signals are in operation at the junction with Queensway to facilitate emergency SGN gas works, so delays are expected in both directions.
Disruption to Southeastern services at Slade Green expected until 10:30am
09:43 , Nuray BulbulA broken down train at Slade Green is causing disruption on the Southeastern between Canon Street and Dartford.
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on:
- London Underground
- Elizabeth line between Abbey Wood and London
- London Buses between Dartford and London Bridge
- Docklands Light Railway
Disruption to South Western Railway services between Winchester and Basingstoke
09:29 , Nuray BulbulA broken down train is causing disruption on the South Western Railway between Winchester and Basingstoke.
Trains running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 12.
Routes impacted
South Western Railway between Weymouth / Poole / Southampton Central / Portsmouth Harbour / and London Waterloo, and also between Portsmouth Harbour and Woking.
A good service on all Underground lines
09:20 , Nuray BulbulThere is a good service on all London Underground and Overground lines.
Delays on the A4
09:06 , Nuray BulbulOn the A4 Ellesmere Road, lane one of three is closed between Hogarth Lane and Cedars Road for utility works.
Expect delays and allow extra travel time.
Picture from Bank station this morning
08:53 , Nuray Bulbul
This morning, The Standard’s picture editor Gareth Richman captured Bank station in action, including a board showing delays and disruption across the network.
Delays on the A13
08:39 , Nuray BulbulA vehicle collision has occurred on Newham Way (A13 Westbound) at the junction with High Street South (A117).
Lane one of three is currently closed while the incident is dealt with.
Drivers are advised to approach with caution.
Traffic is slow on approach, with westbound queues extending back to Ferry Lane.
Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines resume good service
08:30 , Nuray BulbulAll three lines are now providing a good service.
Windrush line resumes good service
08:22 , Nuray BulbulThe Windrush line is now providing a good service.
Tickets will be accepted on the following alternative routes
08:13 , Nuray Bulbul- Southern and Thameslink services on any reasonable route
- South Western Railway services between Clapham Junction and London Waterloo
- Southeastern services via any reasonable route, including between Hastings, Tunbridge Wells and London Bridge
- London Underground on any reasonable route including between London Terminals
- London Buses on any reasonable route between East Croydon / West Croydon, Clapham Junction and London Victoria
- London Trams between East Croydon / West Croydon, Mitcham Junction and Wimbledon
Gatwick Express services disrupted
08:07 , Nuray BulbulThere are currently delays on the Gatwick Express service between London Victoria and Brighton due to an earlier trespassing incident.
Eastbound trains not stopping at Barons Court until June 7
07:57 , Nuray BulbulUntil Sunday June 7, eastbound trains will not stop at Barons Court.
Passengers travelling eastbound from Barons Court should use westbound District or Piccadilly line services and change to eastbound trains at Hammersmith.
Those travelling eastbound to Barons Court should continue to West Kensington (District line) or Earl’s Court (Piccadilly line) and change for westbound services.
London Overground disruption after trespass incident at Thornton Heath
07:47 , Nuray BulbulLondon Overground lines have reopened following a trespass incident at Thornton Heath.
While trains are running, the service is still recovering and some trains between Highbury & Islington and West Croydon may be cancelled.
Passengers should allow extra time this morning, with disruption expected until around 9am.
This disruption is also currently affecting Gatwick Express and Southern services between East Croydon and Clapham Junction.
Windrush line update
07:36 , Nuray BulbulThe Windrush line is now operating between Sydenham and West Croydon again, but with severe delays.
Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle lines update
07:21 , Nuray BulbulAll three lines are currently facing minor delays and should return to providing a good service soon.
Windrush line part suspended
07:14 , Nuray BulbulThere is currently no service between Sydenham and West Croydon due to a trespasser on the track.
A good service is running on the remainder of the line.
Minor delays on the Circle line
07:13 , Nuray BulbulLate finish of engineering work is causing minor delays on the Circle line.
Severe delays on the Hammersmith and City line
07:05 , Nuray BulbulThe Hammersmith and City line is also currently reporting severe delays due to a late finish of engineering work.
Severe delays on the Metropolitan line
07:01 , Nuray BulbulThe Metropolitan line is currently reporting severe delays due to a late finish of engineering work.
Welcome to our live coverage
06:55 , Nuray BulbulWelcome back - we hope you had a lovely weekend.
Today, we’re bringing you the latest London travel updates that may affect your journeys across the capital today.
Thank you for joining us
Friday 23 January 2026 10:18 , Tom PlaceThat’s the end of our live coverage for today - thank you for following along.
Central line update
Friday 23 January 2026 10:06 , Tom PlaceThere are severe delays on the Central line between North Acton and West Ruislip due to a person ill on a train at Greenford.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Tube and Overground update
Friday 23 January 2026 09:55 , Tom PlaceThe part suspension is still in place on the Windrush line, and there are still minor delays on the Metropolitan line.
There is a good service everywhere else.
Metropolitan line update
Friday 23 January 2026 09:40 , Tom PlaceThere are minor delays on the Metropolitan line between Wembley Park and Harrow-on-the-Hill northbound only due to a signalling problem at Northwick Park.
There is still a good service on the rest of the line.
If you're just joining us
Friday 23 January 2026 09:24 , Tom PlaceThere is currently no service on the Windrush line between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction while Network Rail fix a signal failure at Queens Road Peckham.
There is a good service everywhere else on the Tube and Overground.
Disruption between Watford and Euston
Friday 23 January 2026 09:06 , Tom PlaceThere’s a fault with the signalling system between Watford Junction and London Euston, so trains must run at a reduced speed on the line towards London Euston.
Expect delays, with disruption expected until lunchtime.
Still a good service
Friday 23 January 2026 08:49 , Tom PlaceAs we reach the end of rush hour, there is still a good service everywhere on the Tube and Overground except the Windrush line.
If this changes, we’ll let you know.
Disruption between St Pancras and Blackfriars
Friday 23 January 2026 08:35 , Tom PlaceThere is a fault on a train between London St Pancras International and London Blackfriars which is blocking some lines.
The disruption is expected for an hour or so - we’ll update you when it clears.
Good service remains
Friday 23 January 2026 08:21 , Tom PlaceThere is still a good service on the rest of the Tube and overground this morning - we will let you know if this changes.
Windrush update
Friday 23 January 2026 08:07 , Tom PlaceA reminder that the Windrush line is currently suspended between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction due to a signal failure at Queens Road Peckham.
Services from Crystal Palace, West Croydon and New Cross are running, however Clapham Junction services are currently cancelled southbound, with additional services between Dalston Junction and Surrey Quays.
Clapham Junction, Wandsworth Road, Clapham High Street, Denmark Hill, Peckham Rye and Queens Road (Peckham) are not being served.
Tube and Overground update
Friday 23 January 2026 07:54 , Tom PlaceThere is a good service on the rest of the Tube and Overground network - the only delays are on the Windrush line.
London roads clear
Friday 23 January 2026 07:42 , Tom PlaceThere are currently no serious disruptions on London’s roads or the M25 - we’ll let you know should any major incidents arise.
District update
Friday 23 January 2026 07:30 , Tom PlaceThe signal failure at Southfields has been fixed - there is now a good service again on the whole District line.
Windrush update
Friday 23 January 2026 07:24 , Tom PlaceThe signalling fault in the Queens Road Peckham area is disrupting all lines between Dalston Junction & London Bridge and Peckham Rye.
Overground services from Crystal Palace, West Croydon and New Cross are all running, but Clapham Junction services are currently cancelled southbound.
The disruption is expected for most of the morning - we will keep you updated.
District line update
Friday 23 January 2026 07:17 , Tom PlaceThere are severe delays on the District line between Parsons Green and Wimbledon due to a a signal failure at Southfields.
Tickets are being accepted on London Buses and South Western Railway - there is a good service on the rest of the line.
Windrush line update
Friday 23 January 2026 07:11 , Tom PlaceThe Windrush line is currently part suspended between Clapham Junction and Surrey Quays due to a a signal failure at Queens Road Peckham.
Tickets are being accepted via reasonable routes, and there is a good service on the rest of the line.
Good Morning
Friday 23 January 2026 07:09 , Tom PlaceHello everyone - we will be keeping you updated on all the latest travel information throughout the morning.
