A track fault at Vauxhall is causing severe delays on the Victoria line.
The busy Tube service was suspended between Victoria and Brixton earlier today, according to TfL.
The Metropolitan Line is also part suspended due to a signal failure at Harrow-on-the-Hill.
On the Overground, the Windrush line is still partly suspended between New Cross and Surrey Quays following a waste centre fire in Deptford earlier this week.
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Piccadilly line update
15:34 , Tom Place
There are minor delays on the Piccadilly line between Northfields and Heathrow Terminals due to an earlier signal failure at Hatton Cross.
There are also minor delays between Acton Town and Rayners Lane due to an earlier signal failure at Harrow-on-the-Hill.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Metropolitan line part suspended
15:12 , Tom Place
There is no service on the Metropolitan Line between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Amersham, Chesham, and Watford due to a signal failure at Harrow-on-the-Hill.
Tickets will be accepted on Chiltern Railways services.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Bakerloo line reopens
12:04 , Tom Place
The Bakerloo line has now reopened between Queen's Park and Harrow & Wealdstone after the earlier track fault at Stonebridge Park - that section of the line is now running with severe delays.
Lioness line suspended
11:17 , Tom Place
The track fault at Stonebridge Park has also resulted in the entire Lioness Line being suspended.
Bakerloo line part suspended
11:03 , Tom Place
There is no service on the Bakerloo Line between Queen's Park and Harrow & Wealdstone due to a track fault at Stonebridge Park.
There are minor delays on the rest of the line.
London Buses are accepting tickets via any reasonable route.
c2c disruption following speed restrictions
10:14 , Tom Place
Speed restrictions across the c2c network means that trains are running at a reduced speed.
Trains across the c2c network may be cancelled, delayed, or be unable to call at all scheduled stations while the speed restrictions are in place.
According to National Rail, the disruption is expected “until further notice”.
This is affecting all c2c routes to and from London Fenchurch Street.
Tube and Overground update
09:23 , Tom Place
There are now severe delays on the Circle line due to train cancellations.
The Victoria line remains severely delayed, while there are minor delays on the Central line.
The DLR has resumed a good service on all routes.
The Windrush line is still part suspended following the fire at a waste facility in Deptford earlier this week.
Disruption between Milton Keynes Central and Watford Junction
08:44 , Tom Place
An object caught in the overhead line equipment between Milton Keynes and Watford Junction means that the lines towards London Euston are blocked.
Services running between these stations may be delayed, cancelled or revised as a result.
This is affecting a number of Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services.
DLR update
08:20 , Tom Place
The DLR is now open on all routes following the earlier faulty train.
There are still minor delays between Canary wharf and Stratford, and a good service on the rest of the line.
Circle line update
07:34 , Tom Place
There are minor delays on the Circle line due to train cancellations.
Victoria line reopens
07:26 , Tom Place
The Victoria line is now fully open again following the earlier track fault at Vauxhall.
The line is running with severe delays.
For alternate routes, tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Weaver line, Suffragette line, Great Northern, Thameslink, Greater Anglia, South Western Railway and Southeastern services via any reasonable route.
Central line delays
07:10 , Tom Place
There are minor delays on the Central line following a late finish to engineering work at White City.
Windrush line part suspended
07:03 , Tom Place
The Windrush line is still part suspended following the fire at a waste facility in Deptford earlier this week.
There is currently no service on the line between Surrey Quays and New Cross, and minor delays between Highbury & Islington and West Croydon.
DLR update
06:54 , Tom Place
There is no service on the DLR between Langdon Park and Poplar due to a faulty train at Poplar.
There is a good service on all other routes.
Victoria line part suspended
06:50 , Tom Place
There is currently no service on the Victoria line between Brixton and Victoria due to a track fault at Vauxhall.
There are also severe delays on the rest of the line.
Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.
Good morning
06:44 , Tom Place
We are resuming our travel coverage on Friday morning - follow along for all the updates from across the capital.
Coverage ends
Thursday 20 August 2026 22:35 , Megan Howe
Our live coverage of the travel disruption across London’s rail and bus network has now ended for the day.
Join us again tomorrow for the latest travel updates and developments across the capital.
Train companies respond to disruption
Thursday 20 August 2026 19:02 , Matt Watts
❗Disruption between Bishops Stortford - Stansted Airport.
— Stansted Express (@Stansted_Exp) August 20, 2026
More information👇🏻 https://t.co/Uis03Z1Fwk
🎟️ #BishopsStortford - CrossCountry tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Greater Anglia services between Stansted Airport and Cambridge.
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) August 20, 2026
Major disruption to Stansted Airport trains
Thursday 20 August 2026 18:53 , Matt Watts
A fault with the signalling system in the Stansted Airport area means trains running to and from from the station are facing major disruption, National Rail has said.
It said trains may be delayed by up to 40 minutes, revised or cancelled.
Major disruption is expected until 8.15pm.
The following routes are affected:
CrossCountry between Stansted Airport and Cambridge / Birmingham New Street
Greater Anglia between Stratford (London) and Bishops Stortford, and London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport / Cambridge / Cambridge North / Ely
Stansted Express between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport.
Severe delays on the Mildmay line
Thursday 20 August 2026 17:05 , Megan Howe
There are severe delays between Willesden Junction and Richmond and minor delays on the rest of the line due to train cancellations.
Minor delays on the Elizabeth line
Thursday 20 August 2026 16:37 , Megan Howe
There are minor delays on the Elizabeth line between Paddington and Reading due to a signal failure in the Slough area.
Minor delays on the Hammersmith and City line
Thursday 20 August 2026 16:00 , Megan Howe
There are minor delays on the Hammersmith and City line due to train cancellations.
Lines reopen between Finsbury Park and Welwyn Garden City
Thursday 20 August 2026 15:49 , Megan Howe
Lines have reopened between Finsbury Park and Welwyn Garden City
Services will be subject to residual disruption, and passengers have been advised to allow at least 45 minutes extra to complete their journey.
As a result of alterations and cancellations, passengers will likely need to travel on a different train to normal, or change trains at an intermediate station to complete your journey.
You are strongly advised to check journey planners before you travel. If you're travelling now, you should check station screens and listen to announcements for the latest information.
Minor delays on the Central line
Thursday 20 August 2026 15:33 , Megan Howe
Minor delays are affecting the Central line due to a points failure at White City.
Lines reopen between London King's Cross and Stevenage
Thursday 20 August 2026 15:30 , Megan Howe
The emergency services have now completed their work following an earlier incident where a person was hit by a train.
All lines between London King’s Cross and Stevenage have reopened.
However, as services recover, trains may still be delayed by up to 60 minutes, revised or cancelled.
Major disruption is expected until 5pm.
What services are disrupted by the Farnborough incident?
Thursday 20 August 2026 15:21 , Megan Howe
Long distance and mainline South Western Railway services between Exeter St Davids and London Waterloo are currently disrupted.
Some services will be delayed while others may be cancelled or revised.
Passengers have been asked to use the following routes to avoid disruption:
Great Western Railway services between:
• Reading and London Paddington
• Basingstoke and Reading
• Exeter and London Paddington
• Weymouth and Westbury
• Westbury and Reading
• CrossCountry services between Bournemouth and Reading
South Western Railway are arranging various replacement buses between Woking and Weymouth.
A second person has been hit by a train
Thursday 20 August 2026 14:51 , Megan Howe
A second person has been hit by a train.
The incident happened between Farnborough Main and Woking.
All lines between these stations have been closed while emergency services carry out their work.
Trains operating between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 7pm.
If you've been affected by what happened on the network today, there is always someone to talk to.
You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat.
Lines reopened between Balham and Victoria
Thursday 20 August 2026 14:22 , Niva Yadav
Lines have reopened between London Victoria and Balham.
National Rail has said the disruption was due to a fault on a train after previously reporting a fire.
✅CLEARED: #Balham - Disruption following a fault on a train between Balham and London Victoria has now ended.
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) August 20, 2026
Metropolitan line gets back on its feet
Thursday 20 August 2026 14:19 , Niva Yadav
The Metropolitan line is getting back on its feet, with delays now downgraded to minor between Aldgate and Uxbridge. There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Gatwick Express services impacted by train on fire
Thursday 20 August 2026 13:40 , Niva Yadav
Gatwick Express services are being impacted by the train on fire between Balham and London Victoria.
The operator said services will still run but may be delayed due to congestion.
⚠️ A train is on fire between Balham and London Victoria.
— Gatwick Express (@GatwickExpress) August 20, 2026
⛔ Some lines are closed between these stations until further notice.
ℹ️ More information will follow below.
Delays between Streatham Common and Selhurst
Thursday 20 August 2026 13:13 , Niva Yadav
Due to a safety inspection of the track between Streatham Common and Selhurst, Southern trains are operating at a reduced speed.
Trains may be delayed by up to 15 minutes as a result, with disruption expected until 3pm.
Fire on train between Balham and Victoria
Thursday 20 August 2026 13:08 , Tom Place
A fire on a train between Balham and London Victoria means that some lines are blocked.
Southern trains running to and from these stations may be delayed as a result, with disruption expected until around 3pm.
This is affecting routes between Portsmouth Harbour, Bognor Regis, Eastbourne, Ore, Horsham, Reigate, East Grinstead, Dorking, Epsom Downs, West Croydon, London Bridge and London Victoria.
Metropolitan line update
Thursday 20 August 2026 12:57 , Tom Place
There are severe delays on the Metropolitan line between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge due to train cancellations.
Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.
Which routes are affected?
Thursday 20 August 2026 12:23 , Tom Place
National Rail have said that the below routes are affected by the incident between London and Stevenage:
- Grand Central between London Kings Cross and Bradford Interchange / Sunderland
- Great Northern between London Kings Cross and Letchworth Garden City / Cambridge / Ely / Kings Lynn
- Hull Trains between London Kings Cross and Hull
- LNER between London Kings Cross and Lincoln / Bradford Forster Square / Leeds / York / Harrogate / Newcastle / Edinburgh / Aberdeen / Inverness
- Lumo between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh
- Thameslink between Brighton and Cambridge, and also between Horsham and Peterborough
Passengers have been told to plan their journeys before they travel.
Services impacted after person hit by train
Thursday 20 August 2026 12:18 , Tom Place
A number of rail services are being impacted by the closures between London and Stevenage today.
Services across Great Northern and Thameslink are expected to be subject to delays of at least 60 minutes and may be cancelled.
LNER have confirmed that they have requested replacement buses, and will provide further information once more is known.
Person hit by train between London and Stevenage
Thursday 20 August 2026 12:07 , Tom Place
A person has been hit by a train between London and Stevenage.
All lines between these stations are closed while the emergency services carry out their work.
Major disruption is expected until at least 4pm.
Tube and Overground update
Thursday 20 August 2026 11:23 , Tom Place
A normal service has now resumed on the Northern line following the earlier signal failure.
Across the Underground network, there are minor delays on the Central, Jubilee, and Metropolitan lines.
Meanwhile on the Overground, the Windrush line remains part suspended and there are minor delays on the Mildmay line.
Northern line reopens
Thursday 20 August 2026 10:22 , Tom Place
The Northern line has reopened between Camden Town and Kennington via Bank southbound following the earlier signal failure at Angel.
That section of the line is still experiencing severe delays.
c2c disruption following speed restrictions
Thursday 20 August 2026 10:01 , Tom Place
Speed restrictions across the c2c network means that trains are running at a reduced speed.
Trains across the c2c network may be cancelled, delayed, or be unable to call at all scheduled stations while the speed restrictions are in place.
According to National Rail, the disruption is expected “until further notice”.
This is affecting all c2c routes to and from London Fenchurch Street.
Mildmay line update
Thursday 20 August 2026 09:41 , Tom Place
There are minor delays on the Mildmay line due to train cancellations.
Second signal failure on Metropolitan line
Thursday 20 August 2026 09:31 , Tom Place
A second signal failure has hit the Metropolitan line this morning, with the line now suspended between Moor Park and Watford due to the failure at Watford.
There are still severe delays on the rest of the line due to the earlier signal failure at Harrow-on-the-Hill.
Passengers are being advised to use the Jubilee line to travel between Wembley Park and Baker Street.
Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Lioness line, London Northwestern Railway, Thameslink and Chiltern Railways.
Northern line still part suspended
Thursday 20 August 2026 09:08 , Tom Place
The Northern line remains suspended between Camden Town and Kennington via Bank southbound only due to the signal failure at Angel.
Tickets are being accepted on London Buses and Thameslink.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Metropolitan line hit by severe disruption
Thursday 20 August 2026 08:19 , Tom Place
There is currently no service on the Metropolitan line between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Aldgate southbound only due to a signal failure at Harrow-on-the-Hill.
There are also severe delays between Aldgate and Harrow-on-the-Hill northbound.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Disruption following trespass incident
Thursday 20 August 2026 08:10 , Tom Place
An earlier trespass incident in the Bellingham area is causing delays on some Thameslink services the morning.
Lines have now reopened - however trains between Denmark Hill and Bromley South are still being delayed or diverted via Herne Hill while service recovers.
The disruption is expected until around 9am.
Elizabeth line update
Thursday 20 August 2026 07:51 , Tom Place
There are minor delays on the Elizabeth line between Gidea Park and Shenfield due to a signal failure at Shenfield.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Central line delays
Thursday 20 August 2026 07:40 , Tom Place
There are minor delays on the Central line following a points failure at White City.
Engineering work causing Underground delays
Thursday 20 August 2026 07:24 , Tom Place
The late finish of engineering work is causing some delays on the Tube this morning.
The entire Circle line is running with severe delays, while there are minor delays on the District line between Tower Hill and Upminster eastbound only.
Northern line update
Thursday 20 August 2026 07:09 , Tom Place
The Northern line is part suspended between Camden Town and Kennington via Bank southbound only following a signal failure at Angel.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Windrush line part suspended
Thursday 20 August 2026 07:03 , Tom Place
The Windrush line is still part suspended following the fire at a waste facility in Deptford earlier this week.
There is currently no service on the line between Surrey Quays and New Cross, and severe delays between Highbury & Islington and Crystal Palace / West Croydon.
National Rail has said that a building adjacent to the railway has sustained structural damage, and there are concerns that corrugated cladding panels could fall onto the railway.
A team is currently on site attempting to make the area safe.
Good morning
Thursday 20 August 2026 07:01 , Tom Place
We are resuming our travel coverage on Thursday morning - follow along for all the updates from across the capital.
What are the replacement bus services for the Piccadilly line?
Wednesday 19 August 2026 17:44 , Megan Howe
There is currently no service between Cockfosters and Uxbridge, with replacement bus services in place instead.
These are:
Service PL4: Acton Town - Ealing Common - North Ealing - Hanger Lane (for Central line and Park Royal) - Alperton (Bridgewater Road) - Sudbury Town (Whitton Avenue East) - Sudbury Hill - South Harrow - Rayners Lane
Service PL5: Finchley Central (for Northern line) - Arnos Grove - Southgate - Oakwood - Cockfosters;
Service PL6: Finsbury Park - Manor House - Turnpike Lane - Wood Green - Bounds Green - New Southgate (National Rail) - Arnos Grove
Severe delays on the District line
Wednesday 19 August 2026 15:56 , Megan Howe
The District line is currently operating with severe delays between Upminster and Tower Hill due to an earlier incident, TfL has said.
Minor delays are operating on the rest of the line.
Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, Liberty line, C2C and South Western Railway.
Points failure affecting Paddington services
Wednesday 19 August 2026 15:44 , Tom Place
A points failure is blocking some lines between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals & Reading.
The disruption is expected to last until the end of the day, with a number of cancellations and delays.
This will affect Great Western Railway trains to and from London Paddington, as well as Heathrow Express services.
Tube and Overground update
Wednesday 19 August 2026 14:56 , Tom Place
The Circle line is now running in both directions, with severe delays on the whole line.
There are also still severe delays on the District and Hammersmith & City lines following the casualty on the tracks at Sloane Square this morning.
There are minor delays on the Central line, and both the Windrush and Suffragette lines are still part suspended.
Suffragette line update
Wednesday 19 August 2026 13:36 , Tom Place
The Suffragette line has now partly reopened following the earlier faulty train at Leyton Midland Road.
There is still no service between South Tottenham and Barking Riverside, but the rest of the line is now open with severe delays.
London Underground are still accepting tickets via any reasonable route.
Jubilee line delays
Wednesday 19 August 2026 12:50 , Tom Place
There are minor delays on the Jubilee line due to an earlier faulty train at Canary Wharf.
Circle line reopens clockwise
Wednesday 19 August 2026 12:37 , Tom Place
The clockwise section of the Circle line has reopened, albeit with severe delays, following the casualty on the tracks at Sloane Square this morning.
There is still no service anticlockwise.
Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Thameslink and Elizabeth line
Mildmay line update
Wednesday 19 August 2026 12:21 , Tom Place
A shortage of train drivers on the Mildmay line mean that fewer services are able to run today.
Some trains operating between Richmond / Clapham Junction and Stratford will be cancelled, and a reduced service will be in operation for the remainder of the day.
Suffragette line update
Wednesday 19 August 2026 12:04 , Tom Place
There is currently no service on the entire Suffragette line due to a faulty train at Leyton Midland Road.
London Underground are accepting tickets via any reasonable route.
Windrush line update
Wednesday 19 August 2026 11:43 , Tom Place
Part of the Windrush line is now open, with the section between West Croydon & Highbury & Islington running with severe delays.
There is still no service on the line between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction / New Cross and between Sydenham and Crystal Palace following the fire at a waste facility in Deptford overnight.
Tickets are being accepted on London Underground.
Disruption continues after casualty on track
Wednesday 19 August 2026 11:11 , Tom Place
The Circle line is still fully suspended after the casualty on the tracks at Sloane Square this morning.
The District Line is part suspended between Earl's Court and Embankment, with severe delays on the rest of the line.
Trains on the District line are running approximately every 10 minutes.
Hammersmith & City line update
Wednesday 19 August 2026 10:54 , Tom Place
The Hammersmith & City Line has now reopened following the casualty on the track this morning,.
The line is operating with severe delays.
Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, C2C and Thameslink.
c2c disruption until the end of the day
Wednesday 19 August 2026 10:47 , Tom Place
Speed restrictions across the c2c network means that trains are running at a reduced speed.
Trains across the c2c network may be cancelled, or delayed by up to 30 minutes, with disruption expected until at least the end of the day.
A lorry striking a bridge in the Thorpe Bay area is causing further disruption to c2c services.
Metropolitan Line update
Wednesday 19 August 2026 10:36 , Tom Place
There are currently minor delays on the Metropolitan Line between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Aldgate due to an earlier fire alert at Farringdon.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
BTP confirm death on the tracks
Wednesday 19 August 2026 10:29 , Tom Place
British Transport Police (BTP) have confirmed that a person has died after being found on the tracks on the London Underground this morning.
A BTP spokesperson said: "Officers were called to the line near Sloane Square Underground station at 7.44am today (19 August) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances leading up to their death."
The incident has caused major disruption on the Tube network this morning.
The Circle line remains fully suspended, while the District and Hammersmith & City lines are part suspended.
Reduced service between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey
Wednesday 19 August 2026 10:25 , Tom Place
A shortage of train crew between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey means fewer trains are able to run.
The disruption to London Northwestern Railway services is expected until around 3.30pm.
Delays between East Croydon and Uckfield
Wednesday 19 August 2026 10:16 , Tom Place
Urgent repairs to the track taking place between East Croydon and Uckfield means trains running between these stations are facing delays of up to 30 minutes today.
The disruption, which is affecting Southern Rail services, is expected until the end of the day.
Elizabeth line update
Wednesday 19 August 2026 10:11 , Tom Place
There are minor delays on the Elizabeth line between Hayes & Harlington and Reading due to a vehicle striking a bridge at Langley.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Central line update
Wednesday 19 August 2026 09:50 , Tom Place
There are minor delays on the Central line between North Acton and Ealing Broadway / West Ruislip and between Leytonstone and Epping / Hainault due to train cancellations.
There is still a good service on the rest of the line.
Piccadilly line part closure
Wednesday 19 August 2026 09:44 , Tom Place
There will be no service on the Piccadilly line between Cockfosters and Uxbridge until Friday.
Trains are operating as usual between Acton Town and Heathrow.
Passengers are being advised to use Metropolitan line services between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge and District line trains between South Kensington and Ealing Common.
Replacement buses are also in operation
Windrush line suspended
Wednesday 19 August 2026 09:42 , Tom Place
The Windrush line is currently suspended due to what TfL is calling an “unsafe structure” next to the railway.
This follows the fire at a waste facility in Deptford overnight.
National Rail has said that a building adjacent to the railway has sustained structural damage, and there are concerns that corrugated cladding panels could fall onto the railway.
A team is currently on site attempting to make the area safe.
Delays and suspensions across Underground network
Wednesday 19 August 2026 09:40 , Tom Place
A casualty on the track has caused many lines to be severely disrupted this morning.
The Circle line is currently completely suspended, while the District line has no service between Earl's Court and Whitechapel and the Hammersmith & City line has no service between Edgware Road and Barking westbound only.
The parts of those lines that are running have severe delays.
Good morning
Wednesday 19 August 2026 09:35 , Tom Place
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