Major disruption hit commuters this morning after overrunning engineering works between London Victoria and East Croydon forced the closure of several lines, halting all Gatwick Express services and affecting every Southern train to and from Victoria.
The blockage has resulted in cancellations, short-notice alterations, and delays of up to 10 minutes across the network. Services running between London Victoria and Brighton — including the key airport route — are among those most significantly affected.
Operators warn that disruption is expected to continue until 10am, with passengers advised to check live journey updates and allow extra time for travel.
Network Rail engineers are working to resolve the issue, but no further details have been released regarding the cause of the overrun.
Follow the latest updates below...
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09:38 , Nuray BulbulThat’s the end of our live coverage for today - thank you for following along.
Minor delays on the Metropolitan line
09:22 , Nuray BulbulMinor delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge due to train cancellations.
Minor delays on the Central line
09:10 , Nuray BulbulMajor delays on the Central line have eased.
Minor delays continue due to train cancellations.
Circle line resumes good service
09:00 , Nuray BulbulThe Circle line is now providing a good service.
Delays on the A13
08:52 , Nuray BulbulA13 East India Dock Road is closed eastbound between St Leonards Road and Leamouth Road.
With no access to Brunswick Road for Blackwall Tunnel Southbound Bore. Diverted traffic is therefore sent northbound on the A12 towards Bow.
Minor delays on the Circle line
08:42 , Nuray BulbulMinor delays between Woolwich Arsenal and Stratford International while TfL fix faulty trains at Canning Town.
Good service on the rest of the line.
Compensation
08:29 , Nuray BulbulYou may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
Go to the National Rail website for more information.
Gatwick Express trains suspended
08:16 , Nuray BulbulGatwick Express services have been suspended until further notice.
Southern trains, which usually run between London Victoria and Reigate, will be suspended.
You can use your ticket to travel at no extra cost on:
- Southern or Thameslink services on any reasonable route towards your destination
- Great Western Railway services between Gatwick Airport and Reigate
Severe delays on the Central line
08:08 , Nuray BulbulSevere delays Leytonstone to Hainault via Newbury Park and Hainault to Woodford via Grange Hill while TfL deal with an operational incident in the depot.
Minor delays on the rest of the line due to train cancellations
Delays on the A12
07:58 , Nuray BulbulThere are traffic delays on diversion, with, on average, three to five minutes of additional travel time for buses and road users on Ardleigh Green Road, Gubbins Lane, and Gooshays Drive.
There are also one to three minutes of additional travel time for buses and road users on North Street heading away from Romford.
Minor delays on the Northern line
07:46 , Nuray BulbulMinor delays between Camden Town and High Barnet while TfL fix a signal failure at High Barnet.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Minor delays on the Circle line
07:35 , Nuray BulbulMinor delays due to train cancellations
What happened?
07:14 , Nuray BulbulEngineering works haven't finished on time between London Victoria and East Croydon. The number of available lines is reduced, which causes congestion to services travelling between these stations.
What to do if you’re travelling now
07:05 , Nuray BulbulIf you’re travelling at the moment, you may need to transfer between trains to finish your journey and should plan for extra time to reach your destination.
Gatwick Express trains are not running, and Southern services may also face changes or delays of around five to 10 minutes.
Tickets will be accepted at no additional charge on other Southern and Thameslink services using any reasonable route to where you’re heading.
Engineering works at Victoria disrupt Gatwick Express and Southern trains
06:58 , Nuray BulbulCommuters face major delays this morning after engineering works between London Victoria and East Croydon overran, leaving several lines out of service and suspending all Gatwick Express trains.
The incident is also affecting every Southern service operating in and out of Victoria, with passengers experiencing cancellations, last-minute timetable changes, and delays of up to 10 minutes. Routes between London Victoria and Brighton are among those most heavily impacted.
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Wednesday 10 December 2025 10:59 , Tom PlaceThat’s the end of our live coverage for today - thank you for following along.
Elizabeth line improving
Wednesday 10 December 2025 10:09 , Tom PlaceThere are now only minor delays on the majority of the Elizabeth line.
There are still severe delays between Paddington and Reading & Heathrow Terminals, and between Whitechapel and Shenfield.
Disruption between St Pancras & Finsbury Park
Wednesday 10 December 2025 09:53 , Tom PlaceThere is a fault with the signalling system between London St Pancras international and Finsbury Park which means all lines are blocked.
Trains running between these stations may be delayed or cancelled, with the disruption is expected to last until around 11am.
Tube and Overground update
Wednesday 10 December 2025 09:43 , Tom PlaceThe whole Elizabeth line remains severely delayed.
There are also minor delays on the Waterloo & City line and on parts of the District Line.
There is a good service on the rest of the network.
Elizabeth line
Wednesday 10 December 2025 08:51 , Tom PlaceThere are still severe delays on the entire Elizabeth line - we will update you when this changes.
Delays end
Wednesday 10 December 2025 08:42 , Tom PlaceThere is now a good service on both the Hammersmith & City and Lioness lines.
Tube & Overground update
Wednesday 10 December 2025 08:25 , Tom PlaceHere’s a full roundup of the service on the network.
There are severe delays on the entire Elizabeth line, and on the Piccadilly line between Acton Town and Uxbridge.
There are minor delays on the District line between Earl's Court and Ealing Broadway & Richmond and between Barking and Upminster eastbound.
There are also minor delays on the Hammersmith and City Line between Barking and Baker Street, and on the entire Lioness line.
There is a good service elsewhere.
Reduced Overground service
Wednesday 10 December 2025 08:13 , Tom PlaceA failure of the electricity supply at London Euston has meant that some lines are closed.
As a result, London Overground are running a reduced service between Watford Junction and London Euston until the end of the day.
Severe delays on the Piccadilly line
Wednesday 10 December 2025 08:02 , Tom PlaceThere are severe delays on the Piccadilly line between Acton Town and Uxbridge due to a points failure at Acton Town.
Charing Cross update
Wednesday 10 December 2025 07:57 , Tom PlaceThe disruption at Charing Cross is particularly affecting routes to and from the below locations:
- Dover Priory
- Ramsgate
- Ashford International
- Ore
- Hastings
- Tunbridge Wells
- Strood
- Maidstone East
- Sevenoaks
- Orpington
- Gravesend
- Dartford
- Crayford
- Hayes
We will let you know when there is an update.
Elizabeth line update
Wednesday 10 December 2025 07:54 , Tom PlaceThe whole of the Elizabeth line is dealing with severe delays - you may want to check your journey for alternate routes.
Traffic update
Wednesday 10 December 2025 07:51 , Tom PlaceNo serious disruptions on London’s roads at the moment - we’ll let you know if this changes.
Hammersmith & City update
Wednesday 10 December 2025 07:47 , Tom PlaceService has improved on the Hammersmith & City line - there are now only minor delays.
Disruption at Charing Cross
Wednesday 10 December 2025 07:43 , Tom PlaceThere is a fault with the signalling system at London Charing Cross which is preventing trains from using platforms 1, 2 and 3.
Engineers are attempting to correct the fault, but Charing Cross services are subject to delays and, cancellations and diversions.
The disruption is expected for at least a couple of hours - please do check alternative routes if this may affect you.
Elizabeth line update
Wednesday 10 December 2025 07:37 , Tom PlaceThe Elizabeth line is now back up and running between Paddington and Abbey Wood.
The line is still experiencing severe delays between Abbey Wood and Reading & Heathrow Airport, and minor delays between Shenfield and Whitechapel.
Lioness line update
Wednesday 10 December 2025 07:33 , Tom PlaceThe Lioness line has now fully reopened, with a good service on the entire line.
Storm Bram
Wednesday 10 December 2025 07:31 , Tom PlaceA reminder that, due to Storm Bram, many some services across England and Wales today may still be dealing with disruption, with amber and yellow weather warnings in place yesterday.
Please check your entire journey if you are travelling outside of London.
Tube delays
Wednesday 10 December 2025 07:28 , Tom PlaceThe Hammersmith & City line is experiencing severe delays between Barking and Baker Street due to an earlier faulty train at West Ham .
There are also minor delays on parts of the District, Piccadilly, and Metropolitan lines.
Lines suspended
Wednesday 10 December 2025 07:24 , Tom PlaceThe Lioness line is currently suspended between Euston and Kilburn High Road while Network Rail fix a power fault.
There is also currently no service between Paddington and Abbey Wood on the Elizabeth line due to a points failure at Paddington.
We’ll let you know as soon as service resumes.
Good morning
Wednesday 10 December 2025 07:21 , Tom PlaceHello everyone - we will be keeping you updated on all the latest travel information throughout the morning.
