London travel news live: Piccadilly line partially suspended and minor delays on the Elizabeth line

LIVE – Updated at 06:59

The Piccadilly line is suspended between South Harrow and Uxbridge due to a fire alert at South Harrow, with severe delays on the rest of the line.

There are minor delays on the Elizabeth line between West Drayton and Reading due to a late finish to engineering work at Slough.

A good service is reported on the rest of the TfL network.

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Minor delays on the Jubilee line

06:59 , Nuray Bulbul

The Jubilee line is experiencing minor delays due to train cancellations.

Disruption between London Paddington and Reading expected until 8am

06:55 , Nuray Bulbul

Engineering works overrunning between London Paddington and Reading have resulted in fewer trains operating on certain lines.

Trains running to/from these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes, or altered.

Disruption is expected until 8 a.m.

Routes affected

Elizabeth line between Abbey Wood and Maidenhead / Reading, and also between London Paddington and Reading

All Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington

Chalk Farm station closed

06:51 , Nuray Bulbul

This station is closed due to unavailability of station staff. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.

Severe delays on the Elizabeth line

06:50 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between West Drayton and Reading due to late completion of engineering work at Slough.

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

Part of the Piccadilly line suspended

06:49 , Nuray Bulbul

No service between South Harrow and Uxbridge while TfL responds to a fire alert at South Harrow.

Severe delays between Acton Town and South Harrow, westbound only.

London Underground tickets will be accepted on local bus services.

Delays on the Mildmay line

Thursday, 3 July 2025 09:24 , Arielle Domb

There are minor delays on the Mildmay line between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction due to a signal failure at Clapham Junction. Clapham Junction trains may be diverted to Richmond.

Regent Street traffic ban

Thursday, 3 July 2025 09:23 , Arielle Domb

The pedestrianization of Oxford Street should be followed by wider traffic restrictions across the entire West End , Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has been told.

The council said its proposals would make Regent Street St James's – the road directly to the south of Piccadilly Circus, running to St James's Park – traffic-free, an area about the size of five football pitches.

Read the full story here .

Busiest Tube times and lines

Thursday, 3 July 2025 08:58 , Arielle Domb

The Tube has felt hotter than ever recently. What are the busiest lines and when are the busiest times to travel?

Find out here .

Cyclists fined for running red lights

Thursday, 3 July 2025 08:38 , Arielle Domb

Cyclists in the City of London have been caught 10 times more frequently than drivers for running red lights lights this year.

Since the start of 2025, 284 cyclists in the City of London have been fined for failing to stop at lights, but only 25 motorists were ticketed for the same offence.

Read the full story here .

London Overground disruption

Thursday, 3 July 2025 08:36 , Arielle Domb

Passengers describe "overcrowded" and "unbearable" conditions on the London Overground service from Stratford to Clapham/Richmond.

No exceptional delays on the North Circular

Thursday, 3 July 2025 08:31 , Arielle Domb

Traffic has cleared on the North Circular.

District Line delays

Thursday, 3 July 2025 08:25 , Arielle Domb

Londoners complain about delays on the District Line.

North Circular collision

Thursday, 3 July 2025 08:21 , Arielle Domb

There is serious traffic on the A406 North Circular Road southbound at the junction of A124 Barking Road, following a road traffic collision.

A316 traffic

Thursday, 3 July 2025 08:08 , Arielle Domb

Traffic is slow moving eastbound on Chertsey Road back to Hospital Bridge Road due to multiple road closures and lane restrictions.

A12 traffic

Thursday, 3 July 2025 08:07 , Arielle Domb

There are delays on the A127 Southend Arterial Road westbound back to Hall Lane and on Squirrels Heath Road and Ardleigh Green road on the approach to the A127.

This is due to restrictions to facilitate the refurbishment of Gallows Corner Flyover.

Part suspensions on District line

Thursday, 3 July 2025 07:53 , Andy Beill

There is no service between Turnham Green and Richmond while Network Rail fixes a signal failure in the Richmond area.

Whitechapel - Tower Hill also remains partially suspended, with severe delays on the rest of the District line.

Reduced service between St Pancras - Nottingham/Sheffield

Thursday, 3 July 2025 07:46 , Andy Beill

More trains than usual are requiring repairs at the same time, which means services between London St Pancras International and Nottingham / Sheffield may be cancelled.

This is expected until the end of the day, National Rail reports .

Rail disruption between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction

Thursday, 3 July 2025 07:44 , Andy Beill

Disruption between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction is expected until 13:00 due to a fault with the signalling system.

National Rail reports that Stratford to Clapham Junction services may divert to Richmond not calling at Shepherds Bush, Kensington Olympia, West Brompton, Imperial Wharf and Clapham Junction.

Minor delays on Bakerloo line

Thursday, 3 July 2025 07:40

There are minor delays on the Bakerloo line due to train cancellations.

Part of the District line suspended

Thursday, 3 July 2025 07:38 , Andy Beill

The District line is suspended between Whitechapel and Tower Hill due to a track fault at the latter, with severe delays on the rest of the line.

TfL advises using alternative routes where possible. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, the Mildmay line, the Liberty line, the DLR, Elizabeth line, C2C and South Western Railway.

Mildmay line resumes good service

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 09:48

A good service has resumed on the Mildmay line.

Trespassing incident

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 09:48 , Arielle Domb

A trespasser on the track at Euston Square has caused disruptions to multiple TfL lines. 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.

Delays on the Metropolitan line

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 09:36

The 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.

Delays on the Mildmay line

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 09:14 , Arielle Domb

TfL has announced that the delays on the Mildmay line have been caused by a late running freight train.

Step-free access at Farringdon

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 08:54 , Arielle Domb

Step-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

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 08:44 , Arielle Domb

A good service has resumed on the District line.

Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink disruption

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 08:34 , Arielle Domb

A 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

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 08:29

Passengers affected by the National Rail disruptions can use the live departure boards and alternative route guide to replan their journey.

TfL Journey Planner can be used for alternative routes in London.

District line delays

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 08:05 , Arielle Domb

There 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

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 08:02 , Arielle Domb

Over 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

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 07:44 , Arielle Domb

There are serious delays on the Piccadilly Underpass in both directions at the junction of the A4 Wellington Place.

Reduced escalator service at Brixton

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 07:33 , Arielle Domb

The down escalator from the ticket hall at Brixton station is out of service.

TfL union duties payment

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 07:29 , Arielle Domb

Transport 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

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 07:24

Chancery Lane station is closed due to the unavailability of station staff.

London Overground disruption

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 07:21 , Arielle Domb

London 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 8:30 AM.

A406 traffic

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 07:19 , Arielle Domb

There 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 Bulbul

Despite 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 Bulbul

Tennis enthusiasts may not realise that Southfields station may be a better option for them to get to the 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 Parsons Green and Wimbledon

Tuesday 1 July 2025 15:18 , Nuray Bulbul

There is currently no service between Parsons Green and Wimbledon on the District line.

Alternative routes you can take to Wimbledon station

Tuesday 1 July 2025 15:04 , Nuray Bulbul

South Western Railway / Thameslink

Frequent direct trains from London Waterloo, Clapham Junction and other mainline stations. Thameslink also runs through to Sutton during peak hours.

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 traveling by bus, you can take the 493, 57, 152 as well as the Championship shuttle buses.

Alternatively, if you're traveling by car, the 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 Bulbul

The Mildmay line is the latest to be impacted by the delays.

There is currently no service between South Acton and Richmond while Network Rail fixes a signal failure at Gunnersbury.

The District line has been experiencing delays for several hours.

Tuesday 1 July 2025 14:41 , Nuray Bulbul

The District 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 Bulbul

There are severe delays between Edgware Road and Wimbledon while Network Rail fix a signal failure at Wimbledon.

Delays also affect the Bakerloo and Lioness lines.

Tuesday 1 July 2025 14:19 , Nuray Bulbul

An 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 Bulbul

TfL suggests Wimbledon station is more crowded than usual, but its live data indicates it is likely to become quieter in the next hour or so.

What's wrong with the District line?

Tuesday 1 July 2025 14:06 , Nuray Bulbul

The District line is facing a number of interruptions.

Wimbledon fans can expect severe delays between Edgware Road and Wimbledon while Network Rail repairs a signal failure at Wimbledon.

There is currently no service between Turnham Green and Richmond while Network Rail fixes 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 13:59

Fans on their way to Wimbledon have been left stranded in the 32°C 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 at stations including Earl’s Court as passengers wait for updates.