London travel news LIVE: Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink trains cancelled amid signal fault chaos

Passengers travelling on the Elizabeth line to and from London Heathrow Airport are facing major disruption this morning due to a speed restriction over defective track near Hayes & Harlington.

Transport for London (TfL) says fewer trains are able to run through the affected area, leading to delays, cancellations and short-notice alterations on services between Reading, Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Paddington.

Trains may be revised or diverted, with some services starting or terminating at intermediate stations.

Commuters are being advised to check their journeys before travelling and allow extra time, as disruption is expected to continue while engineers assess and repair the track.

TfL said it is working with Network Rail to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Follow the latest updates below...

Delays on Southern River Route

16:00 , Nuray Bulbul

Various restrictions during junction improvement works at either side of Lambeth Bridge.

Currently restrictions are in place on all approaches and inner ring of Lambeth Roundabout.

The bridge is closed Eastbound.

Mildmay line suspended

15:44 , Nuray Bulbul

No service while TfL fix a faulty train at Kentish Town West.

London Underground are accepting tickets via any reasonable route.

Minor delays on the Weaver line

15:24 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays due an earlier points failure at Clapton.

Disruption between Gospel Oak and Canonbury expected until 4pm

15:10 , Nuray Bulbul

All lines have reopened following an earlier broken down train at Kentish Town West.

Trains between Gospel Oak and Canonbury may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or diverted.

Disruption is expected until 4pm.

Minor delays on the Mildmay line

14:58 , Nuray Bulbul

No service while TfL fix a faulty train at Kentish Town West.

London Underground are accepting tickets via any reasonable route.

Severe delays on the Bakerloo line

14:49 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays whilst TfL fix a points failure.

London Underground tickets are valid on London Buses and Lioness line.

Delays on the A10

14:30 , Nuray Bulbul

The Roundway southbound is back to Flexmere Road. Lordship Lane is slow on approach in both directions. Expect delays.

Cutty Sark station closed until 2026

14:10 , Nuray Bulbul

This station will remain closed until spring 2026 while all four escalators are replaced. Passengers should use the nearby Greenwich DLR station for their journeys.

Moderate delays on Romford Road (E12)

13:50 , Nuray Bulbul

Traffic is slow on approach, westbound traffic has tailback into Ilford town, eastbound tailback are to Rabbits Road, expect delays.

Piccadilly line part suspended

13:30 , Nuray Bulbul

No service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge all day to reduce the risk of damage to train wheels caused by significant leaf fall. Use the Metropolitan line.

Weaver line part suspended

13:12 , Nuray Bulbul

The Weaver line is part suspended between Hackney Downs and Chingford while TfL fix a points failure at Clapton.

London Underground are accepting tickets via any reasonable route.

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

Disruption between Hackney Downs and Tottenham Hale / Chingford expected until 14:15

13:00 , Nuray Bulbul

A points failure at Clapton has brought all lines to a halt, with services facing cancellations, delays, or alterations.

Disruption is expected to continue until around 14:15.

Cambridge Heath station to close early

12:48 , Nuray Bulbul

Last trains will call at 22:50 (from Liverpool Street to Cheshunt), 23:05 (from Liverpool Street to Enfield Town), 23:19 (from Enfield Town to Liverpool Street) and 23:34 (from Cheshunt to Liverpool Street).

Very limited replacement buses operate southbound at 00:48 (from Enfield Town to Liverpool Street) and 01:19 (from Cheshunt to Liverpool Street).

Minor delays on the District line

12:35 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between Tower Hill and Barking due to a track fault at Tower Hill.

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

IFS Cloud Cable Car providing a good service

12:17 , Nuray Bulbul

The IFS Cloud Cable Car is running a good service.

Amended 21:15 London Euston to Inverness sleeper service

12:01 , Nuray Bulbul

Engineering work is taking place in the Inverness area, closing some lines overnight until Saturday morning.

As a result, the 21:15 London Euston to Inverness service will arrive at Inverness 15 minutes later than usual, at 09:00.

Reduced service on Woolwich Ferry

11:47 , Nuray Bulbul

A reduced one boat service is currently in operation due to technical issues.

Circle line resumes good service

11:36 , Nuray Bulbul

The Circle line is now providing a good service.

No exceptional delays on London roads

11:28 , Nuray Bulbul

London isn’t reporting any exceptional congestion across its roads.

Central line resumes good service

11:17 , Nuray Bulbul

The Central line is now providing a good service.

Elizabeth line resumes good service

11:06 , Nuray Bulbul

The Elizabeth line is now resuming a good service.

Commuters heading to Heathrow may still face delays as services resume.

Jubilee line resumes good service

10:54 , Nuray Bulbul

The Jubilee line is now providing a good service.

Tickets will be accepted for no extra cost on the following

10:44 , Nuray Bulbul

North of London

• Southern and Thameslink services on any reasonable route, including between Brighton/the coast, Gatwick Airport and London
• Great Northern services on any reasonable route
• Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street, Cambridge and Ely
• London Overground services on the Weaver Line from London Liverpool Street and Enfield Town, also on the Lioness Line betwen London Euston and Watford Junction

Within London

• London Underground between London Terminals
• London Buses between Redhill and East Croydon, also between London, Potters Bar and Crews Hill
• East Midlands Railway services between London St Pancras, Luton Airport Parkway and Bedford
• Elizabeth Line services between Farringdon, London Liverpool St and Abbey Wood
• London Tram services between Beckenham Junction, East Croydon, Mitcham Junction and Wimbledon

South of London

• Southern services on any reasonable route, including services along the West/East Coastway
• Great Western Railway services between Reigate, Redhill and Gatwick Airport
• South Western Railway services between London Waterloo, Wimbledon, Epsom, Dorking, Havant and Portsmouth Harbour
• Southeastern services on any reasonable route between London, Tonbridge and Hastings

Tickets will be valid at no extra cost on the following services

10:34 , Nuray Bulbul

• Southern and Thameslink services on any reasonable route, including between London, Gatwick Airport and Brighton/the coast, and between Central London, East Croydon and Sanderstead (for Purley Oaks)
• Great Northern services on any reasonable route
• Great Western Railway services between Reigate, Redhill and Gatwick Airport
• London Underground between London Terminals
• London Buses between East Croydon and Redhill route 405 runs between East Croydon, South Croydon, Purley, Reedham, Couldson Town, Coulsdon South, Merstham, Redhill
• South Western Railway services between London Waterloo, Wimbledon, Epsom, Dorking, Havant and Portsmouth Harbour
• East Midlands Railway services between Bedford, Luton and London St Pancras International

Travelling to Gatwick Airport?

10:18 , Nuray Bulbul

Passengers may need to travel earlier than planned or change trains during their journey. With Gatwick Express services suspended, travellers can use Southern or Thameslink trains between Brighton, London Victoria and Gatwick Airport.

Ticket acceptance is in place on local bus routes and with other operators. Commuters are advised to check their journey before travelling, as alternative routes or bus connections may be required if services are affected.

Which routes are impacted?

10:08 , Nuray Bulbul

Several routes are interrupted including Gatwick Express services between London Victoria and Brighton, Southern trains linking London Victoria with destinations such as Bognor Regis, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Havant, Horsham, Littlehampton, Ore and Reigate, as well as Southern services between London Bridge and Caterham.

There are also interruptions on Thameslink trains operating between Bedford and Brighton, Gatwick Airport, Haywards Heath and Three Bridges, and routes between Cambridge and Brighton and Peterborough and Horsham.

Disruption between East Croydon and Purley expected until 6pm

09:51 , Nuray Bulbul

A signalling fault and an operational incident between East Croydon and Purley are limiting the number of trains able to run through the area, leading to cancellations, delays of up to 90 minutes, and some service alterations.

Disruption between Stevenage and London Kings Cross expected until 10am

09:32 , Nuray Bulbul

A fault with the signalling system at Hatfield means that some lines are disrupted.

Trains travelling between Stevenage and London Kings Cross may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 10am.

Windrush line part suspended

09:19 , Nuray Bulbul

No service between Sydenham and West Croydon while Network Rail fix a signal failure at Purley Oaks.

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

Disruption between Moorgate and Finsbury Park expected until 10:30am

09:10 , Nuray Bulbul

An earlier broken down train between Moorgate and Finsbury Park means that some lines are disrupted. Trains travelling between these stations may be delayed by up to 20 minute, cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 10:30am.

Minor delays on the Central line

08:59 , Nuray Bulbul

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

Minor delays on the Jubilee line

08:46 , Nuray Bulbul

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

Buses replace trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey until approximately 10:15am

08:32 , Nuray Bulbul

A fault on a train between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey means all lines are disrupted. As a result, trains will be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 10:15am.

Woolwich Ferry suspended

08:19 , Nuray Bulbul

Boat service is currently suspended due to a technical issue.

Piccadilly line part closed

08:03 , Nuray Bulbul

No service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge all day to reduce the risk of damage to train wheels caused by significant leaf fall.

Use the Metropolitan line.

Minor delays on the District line

07:54 , Nuray Bulbul

The District line is now reporting minor delays between Barking and Earl's Court due to a track fault.

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

Minor delays on the Circle line

07:41 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays, clockwise only due to a track fault at Tower Hill.

There is a good service anti-clockwise.

Minor delays on the Bakerloo line

07:34 , Nuray Bulbul

The Bakerloo line is facing minor delays due to train cancellations.

Is Heathrow Express running?

07:19 , Nuray Bulbul

Heathrow Express will run a half hourly service all day.

Advice for Elizabeth line customers

07:08 , Nuray Bulbul

Passengers can use their tickets on alternative routes at no extra cost, including Great Western Railway services between Reading and London Paddington, local buses between West Drayton and Paddington, and the London Underground on any reasonable route.

Commuters are advised to check for last-minute changes and platform alterations, and to listen for station announcements or speak to staff for the latest information.

`Elizabeth line reporting delays

07:01 , Nuray Bulbul

A speed restriction over defective track near Hayes & Harlington means fewer trains are able to run through the affected area.

As a result of this, trains between Reading / Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Paddington may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption to Great Northern and Thameslink services to / from Peterborough expected until 12:30pm

Monday 10 November 2025 11:35 , Nuray Bulbul

The disruption between between Grantham and Retford / Nottingham is having a knock-on effect to Great Northern and Thameslink services to / from Peterborough. As a result, trains may be delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 12:30pm.

Routes impacted

Great Northern and Thameslink services to / from Peterborough

Bakerloo line resumes good service

Monday 10 November 2025 11:23 , Nuray Bulbul

The Bakerloo line is now providing a good service.

Delays on the A406

Monday 10 November 2025 11:07 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays on approach with queues onto Pinkham Way close to Atlas Road.

Expect delays in the area.

Disruption between Bedford and Corby expected until 12:30pm

Monday 10 November 2025 10:53 , Nuray Bulbul

A broken-down freight train at Kettering is blocking some lines, causing potential cancellations, delays of up to 30 minutes, or revised services.

Disruption is expected to continue until 12:30.

East Midlands Railway services between London St Pancras International and Luton Airport Parkway / Corby will only operate between London St Pancras International and Wellingborough in both directions.

Services on the Sheffield/Nottingham/London St Pancras International routes will be delayed through Kettering and may make additional stops at Wellingborough, determined on a train-by-train basis.

Tickets can be used at no extra cost on Thameslink services between London St Pancras International and Bedford in both directions.

East Midlands Railway has arranged replacement buses between Kettering and Corby in both directions, with details available on online journey planners.

Amended late night service to and from London Paddington

Monday 10 November 2025 10:41 , Nuray Bulbul

Engineering work is underway between London Paddington and Southall, with some lines closed overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning.

The following services will be affected:

• The 20:23 Swansea to London Paddington will arrive slightly later than scheduled.
• The 20:56 Worcester Foregate Street to London Paddington will arrive a few minutes later than usual.
• The 22:40 Reading to London Paddington will also arrive a few minutes later than normal.
• The 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford will depart slightly later than planned, at 23:16.

Residual disruption between London Blackfriars and London St Pancras International expected until 10:30

Monday 10 November 2025 10:25 , Nuray Bulbul

All lines have reopened following a train fault at Farringdon. As services return to normal, trains may still experience delays of up to 15 minutes or may be subject to changes.

Disruption is expected to continue until around 10:30am.

Severe delays continue on the Bakerloo line

Monday 10 November 2025 10:11 , Nuray Bulbul

There are major delays between Queen’s Park and Harrow & Wealdstone because of train cancellations.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses and the Lioness Line.

Minor delays are affecting the rest of the line.

Delays on the A219

Monday 10 November 2025 09:55 , Nuray Bulbul

There is congestion on Wood Lane from both directions at the junction of North Pole Road.

Temporary traffic signals in place to facilitate Cadent Gas works.

Disruption to several Brighton - London Victoria journeys

Monday 10 November 2025 09:43 , Nuray Bulbul

• 08:36 Brighton to London Victoria due 09:41. Facilities on the 08:36 Brighton to London Victoria due 09:41.This is due to a fault on a train.Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8.
• 09:39 Brighton to London Victoria due 10:41. Facilities on the 09:39 Brighton to London Victoria due 10:41.Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8.
• 09:59 London Victoria to Brighton due 10:57. Facilities on the 09:59 London Victoria to Brighton due 10:57.This is due to a fault on a train.Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8.
• 10:09 Brighton to London Victoria due 11:11. Facilities on the 10:09 Brighton to London Victoria due 11:11.Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8.
• 11:09 Brighton to London Victoria due 12:12. Facilities on the 11:09 Brighton to London Victoria due 12:12.This is due to a fault on a train.Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8.
• 12:29 London Victoria to Brighton due 13:27. Facilities on the 12:29 London Victoria to Brighton due 13:27.This is due to a fault on a train.Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8.

Amended 21:15 London Euston to Inverness sleeper service

Monday 10 November 2025 09:27 , Nuray Bulbul

Engineering work in the Inverness area will close some lines overnight until Saturday morning.

As a result, the 21:15 service from Monday to Friday from London Euston to Inverness will arrive 15 minutes later than usual.

IFS Cloud Cable Car providing a good service

Monday 10 November 2025 09:14 , Nuray Bulbul

There is a good service being provided on the IFS Cloud Cable Car.

Residual disruption between London Blackfriars and London St Pancras International expected until 10am

Monday 10 November 2025 09:00 , Nuray Bulbul

Following an earlier train fault at Farringdon, all lines have now reopened. However, as services recover, some trains may still be delayed by up to 15 minutes or subject to changes.

Disruption is expected to continue until around 10am.

Piccadilly line part closed

Monday 10 November 2025 08:47 , Nuray Bulbul

There is no service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge all day to prevent damage to train wheels caused by expected significant leaf fall.

Use the Metropolitan line.

Disruption to / from Uckfield expected until 9am

Monday 10 November 2025 08:35 , Nuray Bulbul

Southern services operating between Uckfield and London Bridge are subject to changes and possible cancellations.

You may need to take an alternative route for your journey, so please allow an additional 20–30 minutes of travel time.

Service alterations may mean that some trains will not stop at all scheduled stations or may start or terminate at a different location, such as Crowborough.

If you are travelling from Uckfield or Buxted, you will need to use an alternative route. Brighton & Hove Buses route 29 can be used from Uckfield to reach Crowborough or Tunbridge Wells, where you can connect with other Southern or Southeastern services.

Please check your train before arriving at the station this morning.

Delays on the A12

Monday 10 November 2025 08:21 , Nuray Bulbul

Westbound traffic on the A127 is moving slowly, with delays of up to 8 minutes. Northbound traffic on Ardleigh Green Road is also slow approaching the A127, with queues extending back to Squirrels Heath Lane. Westbound traffic on Squirrels Heath Road is facing delays of up to 12 minutes between the A127 and Gubbins Lane. Additional delays are expected on the westbound A13 and southbound M11 during peak hours as drivers seek alternative routes.

Severe delays on the Bakerloo line

Monday 10 November 2025 08:14 , Nuray Bulbul

There are severe delays between Queen’s Park and Harrow & Wealdstone due to train cancellations. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses and the Lioness Line. Minor delays are affecting the rest of the line.

London Fields station to close early

Monday 10 November 2025 08:07 , Nuray Bulbul

The station will close at around 23:35. The final trains will depart at 22:52 to Cheshunt, 23:07 to Enfield Town, and 23:32 to Liverpool Street. Please use local London Buses services. A very limited southbound replacement bus service runs from Cheshunt and Enfield Town towards Liverpool Street, calling at stop LA on Mare Street (at Well Street) at 00:42 and 01:13.

Cambridge Heath station to close early

Monday 10 November 2025 07:56 , Nuray Bulbul

The station will close at 23:35 each evening.

The last trains will stop at: 22:50 (Liverpool Street to Cheshunt), 23:05 (Liverpool Street to Enfield Town), 23:19 (Enfield Town to Liverpool Street), and 23:34 (Cheshunt to Liverpool Street).

A very limited replacement bus service operates southbound at 00:48 (from Enfield Town to Liverpool Street) and 01:19 (from Cheshunt to Liverpool Street).

Disruption between Clapham Junction and London Victoria expected until 10am

Monday 10 November 2025 07:46 , Nuray Bulbul

An electricity supply failure in the London Victoria area is preventing trains from leaving the depot this morning. This issue is expected to particularly affect the following services:

• Gatwick Express trains between London Victoria, Gatwick Airport, and Brighton
• Southern trains between East Grinstead and London Victoria
• Southern trains between Horsham/Dorking/Epsom and London Victoria (via Sutton)
• Southern trains between Epsom Downs and London Victoria
• Southern trains between East Croydon/West Croydon and London Victoria

Arsenal station reopens

Monday 10 November 2025 07:37 , Nuray Bulbul

This station is now operating a full service.

Reduced service on the Woolwich Ferry

Monday 10 November 2025 07:28 , Nuray Bulbul

There is a reduced, one-boat service due to a technical issue.

Arsenal station closed

Monday 10 November 2025 07:18 , Nuray Bulbul

This station is closed because no station staff are available. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.

Bakerloo line reports delays

Monday 10 November 2025 07:10 , Nuray Bulbul

The Bakerloo line is reporting minor delays across its service.

Central line resumes good service

Monday 10 November 2025 07:09 , Nuray Bulbul

The Central line is now providing a good service.

Minor delays on the Central line

Monday 10 November 2025 07:05 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays between White City and West Ruislip/Ealing Broadway due to an earlier trespasser on the tracks. The rest of the line is operating with a good service.

Tube trains unable to run on section of Piccadilly Line due to 'significant leaf fall'

Monday 10 November 2025 06:59 , Jacob Phillips

There are no trains between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge throughout Monday due to significant leaf fall on the line.

Transport for London has said that trains have been halted on the Piccadilly Line between the stations to prevent damage to train wheels.

Last year TfL was forced to apologise to customers over the issue, explaining each Autumn they have to work hard to try and reduce the impact of leaf fall on its network.

Trains stuck in depot following electricity failure in south west London

Monday 10 November 2025 06:53 , Jacob Phillips

An electricity failure in south-west London is delaying commuters on Monday morning.

The failure between Clapham Junction and London Victoria means trains between the stations have been delayed by up to 30 minutes.

Problems are expected through the busy rush hour period until 10.

Some Gatwick Express and Southern services have been unable to leave the train depot on Monday morning due to the issue.