London travel news: Victoria line passengers stranded in tunnel as Tube trains halted by Euston emergency incident

Victoria line trains ground to a halt on Tuesday after emergency services responded to a casualty on the track.

There was no service between Victoria and Highbury & Islington for much of the morning.

The incident at Euston station left Tube passengers trapped in a tunnel for more than hour as a large section of the service was brought to a halt.

The Standard has obtained video showing passengers being led though the driver’s cab and onto another train before stepping onto the platform at Euston.

Meanwhile, trains between London Euston and Glasgow were disrupted for a second day following a major fire in Scotland’s biggest city.

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Wednesday's travel updates

07:39 , Andy Beill

Click below for the latest travel updates on Wednesday 11 March

Signal fault disrupts trains into Marylebone amid Piccadilly line delays - live

Coverage suspended

Tuesday 10 March 2026 17:02 , Matt Watts

We are suspending today’s travel coverage after a day beset by problems on the network.

As of 5pm, the Victoria Line is now operating with only minor delays due to train cancellations that follow major delays after a casualty on the tracks.

On the Picadilly Line there is no service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge and minor delays between South Harrow and Rayners lane, while a points failure is fixed at Uxbridge.

On the Metropolitan Line there are severe delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge due to an earlier points failure at Uxbridge.

Delays on A1 Watford Way southbound at Russell Grove

Tuesday 10 March 2026 15:55 , Nuray Bulbul

Delays on the southbound approach to Apex Corner.

Watford Way (A1) southbound at Russell Grove has lane one of two closed for Cadent Gas works.

Service disruption between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge on the Piccadilly line

Tuesday 10 March 2026 15:47 , Nuray Bulbul

There is currently no service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge and minor delays between South Harrow and Rayners Lane due to a points failure at Uxbridge on the Piccadilly line.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.

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

Delays on the Metropolitan line

Tuesday 10 March 2026 15:34 , Nuray Bulbul

The Metropolitan line is currently reporting severe delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge due to a points failure at Uxbridge.

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

London Underground tickets are being accepted on London Buses.

Victoria line operating with minor delays

Tuesday 10 March 2026 15:17 , Nuray Bulbul

The Victoria line is currently experiencing minor delays.

Please allow extra time for your journey.

IFS Cloud Cable Car closed for annual maintenance

Tuesday 10 March 2026 15:05 , Nuray Bulbul

The IFS Cloud Cable Car is closed for annual maintenance until Thursday, March 12. Services will resume on Friday, March 13.

Severe delays on the Victoria line

Tuesday 10 March 2026 14:45 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays due to an earlier customer incident.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Weaver line, Suffragette line, Greater Anglia, South Western Railway and Southeastern.

Disruption between Castle Cary and Westbury expected until 3:30pm

Tuesday 10 March 2026 14:25 , Nuray Bulbul

All lines are closed between Castle Cary and Westbury while emergency services deal with an incident. Trains may be delayed by up to 60 minutes, cancelled or revised.

Great Western Railway and South Western Railway services through the area are affected.

Disruption is expected until around 3:30pm.

Delays between Newcastle and Durham expected until 3pm

Tuesday 10 March 2026 14:05 , Nuray Bulbul

Trains may be delayed by up to 30 minutes between Newcastle and Durham due to an object caught on the overhead wires in the Newcastle area, blocking some lines.

Services affected include CrossCountry, LNER, Lumo and TransPennine Express routes through the area.

Disruption is expected until around 3pm.

Glasgow Central disruption expected until Wednesday

Tuesday 10 March 2026 13:47 , Nuray Bulbul

Glasgow Central station is closed until further notice due to a fire at a nearby building.

No trains are running to or from the high level platforms. Low level services are running but will not stop at Glasgow Central — passengers should use Argyle Street station instead.

There is currently no estimate for reopening. Disruption to routes to, from and through Glasgow Central is expected until at least the end of the day on Wednesday, March 11.

Severe delays continue on the Victoria line

Tuesday 10 March 2026 13:38 , Nuray Bulbul

Victoria line is continuing to face severe delays due to an earlier customer incident.

Central line resumes good service

Tuesday 10 March 2026 13:25 , Nuray Bulbul

The Central line is currently providing a good service.

Piccadilly line resumes good service

Tuesday 10 March 2026 13:14 , Nuray Bulbul

The Piccadilly line is currently providing a good service.

Severe delays on the Piccadilly line

Tuesday 10 March 2026 13:00 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge and minor delays between Acton Town and Heathrow Terminals due to an earlier signalling problem.

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

Central line resumes good service

Tuesday 10 March 2026 12:43 , Nuray Bulbul

The Central line is currently providing a good service.

Severe delays on the Central line

Tuesday 10 March 2026 12:27 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays between Hainault and Woodford due to the temporary unavailability of train operators.

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

Severe delays continue on the Victoria line

Tuesday 10 March 2026 12:14 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays continue due to an earlier customer incident.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Weaver line, Suffragette line, Greater Anglia, South Western Railway and Southeastern.

Support is available if you’re struggling with your mental health

Tuesday 10 March 2026 11:56 , Nuray Bulbul

If you're finding things difficult, you don’t have to face it alone.

Support is available if you’re struggling with your mental health.

You can contact Samaritans for confidential support 24 hours a day by calling 116 123 or emailing jo@samaritans.org.

Euston station open

Tuesday 10 March 2026 11:44 , Nuray Bulbul

Euston station is open following a customer incident.

✅ Euston

This station is now open.https://t.co/ldsjViRF5c

— TfL Access (@TfLAccess) March 10, 2026

Residual disruption between London Blackfriars and London St Pancras International expected until 12pm

Tuesday 10 March 2026 11:31 , Nuray Bulbul

Services through the London Blackfriars area have reopened following an earlier operational incident.

Trains between London Blackfriars and London St Pancras International may still be delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised as services recover. Disruption is expected until around 12pm.

Please check before you travel and allow extra time for your journey.

Victoria line update

Tuesday 10 March 2026 11:19 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays due to an earlier customer incident.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Weaver line, Suffragette line, Greater Anglia, South Western Railway and Southeastern.

Traffic delays around Upper Thames Street and Southwark Bridge Road

Tuesday 10 March 2026 11:05 , Nuray Bulbul

Southbound traffic on Southwark Bridge Road is slow moving on approach with queues from Upper Thames Street.

Westbound traffic on Upper Thames Street is slow moving on approach with queues from Lower Thames Street.

The IFS Cloud Cable Car closed for annual maintenance

Tuesday 10 March 2026 10:48 , Nuray Bulbul

The IFS Cloud Cable Car is closed for annual maintenance until Thursday, March 12.

Services will resume on Friday, March 13.

Utility works on A243

Tuesday 10 March 2026 10:32 , Nuray Bulbul

Temporary traffic signals are in place on Leatherhead Road (A243) in both directions at the junction with Chalky Lane.

These signals are in operation to facilitate UKPN works in the area.

Please allow extra time for your journey while these works take place.

Reduced service on the Woolwich Ferry

Tuesday 10 March 2026 10:19 , Nuray Bulbul

Until early April, a reduced one-boat service will operate due to essential vessel maintenance.

During this period, the last crossings will be:

• 21:40 from the South Terminal
• 22:00 from the North Terminal

Please allow extra time for your journey and check the timetable before travelling.

Northern line resumes good service

Tuesday 10 March 2026 10:08 , Nuray Bulbul

The Northern line is currently providing a good service.

Minor delays on the Piccadilly line

Tuesday 10 March 2026 09:54 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between King's Cross St. Pancras and Cockfosters while we deal with a signalling problem.

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

Victoria line update

Tuesday 10 March 2026 09:42 , Nuray Bulbul

No service between Victoria and Highbury while emergency services deal with a casualty on the track.

Severe delays on the rest of the line.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Weaver line, Suffragette line, Greater Anglia, South Western Railway and Southeastern.

Minor delays on the Northern line

Tuesday 10 March 2026 09:21 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between Kennington and Morden due to an earlier faulty train at Clapham Common.

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

Victoria line suspended

Tuesday 10 March 2026 09:09 , Nuray Bulbul

No service on the entire line while emergency services deal with a casualty on the track.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, Weaver line, Suffragette line, Greater Anglia, South Western Railway and Southeastern.

Victoria line resumes good service

Tuesday 10 March 2026 08:54 , Nuray Bulbul

The Victoria line is currently providing a good service.

Central line resumes good service

Tuesday 10 March 2026 08:39 , Nuray Bulbul

The Central line is currently providing a good service.

Minor delays on the Central line

Tuesday 10 March 2026 08:28 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between Ealing Broadway and North Acton while TfL fix a faulty train at West Acton.

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

District line resumes good service

Tuesday 10 March 2026 08:12 , Nuray Bulbul

The District line is currently providing a good service.

Severe delays on the Victoria line

Tuesday 10 March 2026 08:01 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays due to an earlier trespasser on the track at Brixton.

Cutty Sark station still closed

Tuesday 10 March 2026 07:52 , Nuray Bulbul

This station is currently closed until Spring 2026 while work takes place to replace all four escalators.

Passengers are advised to use nearby Greenwich DLR station to continue their journey.

District line update

Tuesday 10 March 2026 07:33 , Nuray Bulbul

The District line is now operating with minor delays.

Severe delays on the District line

Tuesday 10 March 2026 07:21 , Nuray Bulbul

The District line is operating with severe delays between Turnham Green and Richmond due to an earlier trespasser on the track at Richmond.

Glasgow Central station closed today

Tuesday 10 March 2026 07:12 , Nuray Bulbul

A fire at a building near Glasgow Central station has resulted in the station being closed until further notice.

These train services will not be running as a result: Avanti West Coast between Glasgow Central and Crewe / Birmingham New Street / London Euston.

Caledonian Sleeper between Glasgow Central and London Euston.

Welcome back to the live travel blog

Tuesday 10 March 2026 06:58 , Nuray Bulbul

We will continue to bring you the latest updates across London’s travel network.

Extra travel time reported on several east London routes

Monday 9 March 2026 16:00 , Nuray Bulbul

Drivers and bus passengers are experiencing additional travel times on several roads.

On Ardleigh Green Road, Gubbins Lane and Gooshays Drive, journeys are taking around 8 to 10 minutes longer than usual. North Street heading away from Romford is seeing delays of around 5 to 6 minutes.

Glasgow Central closed after nearby building fire

Monday 9 March 2026 15:52 , Nuray Bulbul

Glasgow Central station has been closed after a fire at a nearby building.

No trains are running to or from the station’s high level platforms. Services on Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, ScotRail and TransPennine Express routes to and from Glasgow Central are affected.

Trains using the low level platforms can still run through the area but will not stop at Glasgow Central. Passengers are advised to use Argyle Street station, a short walk away, for these services.

There is currently no estimate for when Glasgow Central will reopen. Disruption on routes to, from and through the station is expected to continue until at least the end of the day on Tuesday March 10.

Good service continues on the London Underground

Monday 9 March 2026 15:34 , Nuray Bulbul

There is currently a good service across the London Underground.

Slow traffic on Leatherhead Road

Monday 9 March 2026 15:20 , Nuray Bulbul

Traffic is slow moving on both approaches to Leatherhead Road.

Northbound queues are approaching Rushett Lane, while southbound traffic is backing up towards Garrison Lane. Drivers should expect delays.

Glasgow Central closed until Tuesday evening

Monday 9 March 2026 15:00 , Nuray Bulbul

Glasgow Central station has been closed after a fire broke out at a nearby building.

The station is expected to remain shut until Tuesday evening while emergency services deal with the incident.

Lines reopen after train fault at Hackney Wick

Monday 9 March 2026 14:40 , Nuray Bulbul

All lines have now reopened following a fault on a train at Hackney Wick.

As services recover, trains between Stratford and Gospel Oak may still be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 10 minutes.

Disruption is expected to continue until around 4pm.

IFS Cloud Cable Car closed for maintenance

Monday 9 March 2026 14:20 , Nuray Bulbul

The IFS Cloud Cable Car is currently closed for annual maintenance.

Services are expected to resume on Friday 13 March.

A good service across the London Underground

Monday 9 March 2026 14:05 , Nuray Bulbul

There is currently a good service operating across the Underground.

Piccadilly line resumes good service

Monday 9 March 2026 13:51 , Nuray Bulbul

The Piccadilly line is currently providing a good service.

Metropolitan line resumes good service

Monday 9 March 2026 13:36 , Nuray Bulbul

The Metropolitan line is currently providing a good service.

Disruption at Glasgow Central extended

Monday 9 March 2026 13:20 , Nuray Bulbul

The major disruption at Glasgow Central has now been extended to 3pm.

Minor delays continue on the Metropolitan line

Monday 9 March 2026 13:08 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge due to an earlier faulty train at Great Portland Street.

There is a good service on the rest of the line

Hammersmith and City resumes good service

Monday 9 March 2026 12:55 , Nuray Bulbul

The Hammersmith and City line is currently providing a good service.

Circle line resumes good service

Monday 9 March 2026 12:42 , Nuray Bulbul

The Circle line is now providing a good service.

Circle line update

Monday 9 March 2026 12:31 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays due to an earlier faulty train at Great Portland Street.

Passengers may be eligible for delay compensation

Monday 9 March 2026 12:18 , Nuray Bulbul

If your journey is delayed today, you may be entitled to compensation.

Passengers should keep their train ticket and make a note of their journey, as both will be required when submitting a claim.

IFS Cloud Cable Car closed for annual maintenance

Monday 9 March 2026 12:06 , Nuray Bulbul

The IFS Cloud Cable Car is currently closed for annual maintenance.

Services are expected to resume on Friday, March 13.

Minor delays continue on the Piccadilly line

Monday 9 March 2026 11:51 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays following a late finish of engineering work.

All lines reopen between Sutton and West Croydon following earlier incident

Monday 9 March 2026 11:35 , Nuray Bulbul

All lines between Sutton and West Croydon have now reopened after emergency services dealt with an earlier incident.

Residual delays, cancellations, and revised services may continue as Southern works to restore a normal timetable. Trains may still be delayed by up to 15 minutes. Major disruption is expected until around 12pm.

Passengers are advised to check journey planners before travelling, as you may need to use alternative trains or change at intermediate stations. Allow at least an extra 20 minutes for your journey or consider alternative routes.

Severe traffic delays across central London diversion routes

Monday 9 March 2026 11:22 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays have been reported on diversion routes, with tailbacks stretching back along Great Tower Street, Southwark Bridge Road, and Southwark Street.

Westbound traffic on The Highway is also queuing from Tower Bridge to Dock Street. Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time and consider alternative routes where possible.

Severe delays on the Hammersmith and City line

Monday 9 March 2026 11:04 , Nuray Bulbul

There are severe delays on the Hammersmith and City line due to an earlier faulty train at Great Portland Street.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.

Severe delays on the Circle line

Monday 9 March 2026 10:54 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays due to an earlier faulty train at Great Portland Street.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.

Woolwich Ferry running reduced service until early April

Monday 9 March 2026 10:34 , Nuray Bulbul

Until early April, the Woolwich Ferry is operating a reduced one-boat service due to essential vessel maintenance.

During this period, the last crossing from the South Terminal will depart at 9:40pm, and from the North Terminal at 10pm. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly.

District line resumes good service

Monday 9 March 2026 10:21 , Nuray Bulbul

The District line is currently providing a good service.

London Marylebone disruption extended until 1pm

Monday 9 March 2026 10:08 , Nuray Bulbul

Emergency services are dealing with an incident between Princes Risborough and London Marylebone, leading to the closure of all lines between these stations.

Trains may be cancelled, terminated at West Ruislip, or delayed by up to 75 minutes while work continues.

Major disruption is expected until around 1pm.

Minor delays on the District line

Monday 9 March 2026 09:51 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between Edgware Road and High Street Kensington due to an earlier faulty train at Great Portland Street.

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

Bakerloo line resumes good service

Monday 9 March 2026 09:37 , Nuray Bulbul

The Bakerloo line is currently providing a good service.

Piccadilly line disruption after late engineering finish

Monday 9 March 2026 09:27 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays are affecting the Piccadilly line between Acton Town and Heathrow Terminals, with minor delays on the rest of the line following a late finish to engineering work.

Passengers are advised to allow extra journey time and consider alternative routes where possible.

How long is major disruption expected until?

Monday 9 March 2026 09:15 , Nuray Bulbul

Emergency services are dealing with an incident between Princes Risborough and London Marylebone, forcing the closure of all lines between these stations.

Trains may be cancelled, terminated at West Ruislip, or delayed by up to 60 minutes while the incident is dealt with.

Major disruption is expected to continue until around 11:30am.

Passengers are advised to check before travelling and consider alternative routes.

Alternative travel options: London Northwestern, Elizabeth line and Underground services

Monday 9 March 2026 09:04 , Nuray Bulbul

Passengers can use the following services as alternatives while disruption continues:

London Northwestern Railway services operating between Birmingham New Street, Coventry, Milton Keynes Central, Cheddington, Tring, Berkhamstead and London Euston stations

Elizabeth line services operating between Reading, London Paddington and Central London

London Underground services:

Bakerloo line services operating between Oxford Circus, Paddington and Marylebone stations

Central line services operating between West Ruislip, South Ruislip and Oxford Circus station

Metropolitan line services operating between Amersham, Rickmansworth, Harrow-on-the-Hill and Baker Street stations

Passengers are advised to plan ahead and use these routes where convenient.

Lane closure on Watford Way for gas works

Monday 9 March 2026 08:43 , Nuray Bulbul

Lane one (of two) is closed southbound on the A1 Watford Way at the junction with Russell Grove to allow Cadent Gas works to take place.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and plan alternative routes if possible.

Temporary traffic signals on Leatherhead Road

Monday 9 March 2026 08:30 , Nuray Bulbul

Temporary traffic signals are in place on the A243 Leatherhead Road in both directions at the junction with Chalky Lane.

The signals have been installed to allow UKPN works to take place in the area.

Severe delays on the Metropolitan line

Monday 9 March 2026 08:17 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Aldgate while TfL fix a faulty train at Great Portland Street.

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

Piccadilly line update

Monday 9 March 2026 08:04 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays following a late finish of engineering work.

Minor delays on the Bakerloo line

Monday 9 March 2026 07:53 , Nuray Bulbul

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

Severe delays on the Circle line

Monday 9 March 2026 07:42 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays while TfL fix a faulty train at Wood Lane.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.

Minor delays on the Hammersmith and City line

Monday 9 March 2026 07:32 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between Hammersmith and Edgware Road due to an earlier faulty train at Goldhawk Road.

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

Woolwich Ferry suspended due to fog

Monday 9 March 2026 07:19 , Nuray Bulbul

There is currently no service on the Woolwich Ferry due to poor weather conditions and low visibility caused by fog.

Passengers are advised to use an alternative river crossing while the service remains suspended.

Piccadilly line delays affecting Heathrow

Monday 9 March 2026 07:09 , Nuray Bulbul

There are severe delays on the Piccadilly line between Acton Town and Heathrow Terminals or Uxbridge after engineering work overran this morning.

Minor delays are also affecting eastbound services between Acton Town and Cockfosters.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, the Elizabeth line, the Weaver line and Great Northern services while disruption continues.

Welcome to our live travel blog

Monday 9 March 2026 06:58 , Nuray Bulbul

We’re bringing you the latest updates on disruption across London’s transport network this morning, including delays on the Piccadilly line affecting Heathrow services and rail disruption impacting trains through London Bridge.

Follow along for the latest information on delays, cancellations and alternative routes as the morning rush hour develops.