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Nuray Bulbul

London travel news LIVE: Elizabeth line part suspended between Maidenhead and Reading

No trains are currently running between Maidenhead and Reading on the Elizabeth line while teams deal with trespassers on the track at Reading, causing disruption to services in the area.

Elsewhere on the line, a good service is in operation.

There are also minor delays on the Victoria line due to train cancellations, while the Weaver line is experiencing minor delays after a vehicle struck a bridge at Bethnal Green.

Passengers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and check before they travel.

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IFS Cloud Cable Car providing a good service

15:53 , Nuray Bulbul

The IFS Cloud Cable Car is currently providing a good service.

Heavy congestion around Redbridge with queues on A406 and Eastern Avenue

15:39 , Nuray Bulbul

Slow-moving traffic with queues backing onto the A406.

Northbound traffic is queuing from the M11 slip past Redbridge Flyover, while eastbound Eastern Avenue is also congested approaching Redbridge Roundabout and beyond George Green Tunnel.

Expect delays in the area.

Reduced service on the Woolwich Ferry

15:23 , Nuray Bulbul

A reduced one-boat service is in place until early April due to essential maintenance.

During this period, the last crossing leaves the South Terminal at 9:40pm and the North Terminal at 10pm.

Cutty Sark station still closed

15:10 , Nuray Bulbul

Cutty Sark station is closed until spring 2026 while all four escalators are replaced.

Passengers should use nearby Greenwich station to complete their journey.

Delays on the A406

14:54 , Nuray Bulbul

Queues are building on the southbound exit slip with tailbacks onto the A406 North Circular Road.

Lane closures are in place at the junction with Barking Road, with additional restrictions around Barking Roundabout due to utility works.

Victoria line resumes good service

14:40 , Nuray Bulbul

The Victoria line is currently providing a good service.

Frome to Paddington service altered due to engineering works

14:27 , Nuray Bulbul

Engineering works between Parson Street and Taunton are closing some lines until Friday mornings.

The 06:12 Frome to London Paddington service will instead start from Westbury at 06:22.

Passengers from Frome can take the 06:07 service to Westbury to connect.

IFS Cloud Cable Car providing a good service

14:07 , Nuray Bulbul

The IFS Cloud Cable Car is currently providing a good service.

Minor delays on the Victoria line

13:47 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays continue on the Victoria line.

Delays on the A12

13:27 , Nuray Bulbul

Expect 3–5 minute delays on Ardleigh Green Road, Gubbins Lane and Gooshays Drive.

There are also 1–3 minute delays on North Street heading away from Romford.

Weaver line resumes good service

13:13 , Nuray Bulbul

The Weaver line is currently providing a good service.

Temporary signals on A243 Leatherhead Road for utility works

13:01 , Nuray Bulbul

Temporary traffic signals are in place on the A243 Leatherhead Road (both directions) at Chalky Lane for UKPN works.

Expect possible delays in the area.

Minor delays on the Weaver line

12:43 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays after a vehicle struck a bridge at Bethnal Green.

Expect some disruption and slightly longer journey times.

Elizabeth line resumes good service

12:33 , Nuray Bulbul

The Elizabeth line is currently providing a good service.

Elizabeth line update

12:16 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between Whitechapel and Shenfield while a safety inspection of the track is carried out.

Good service on the rest of the line.

Reduced Woolwich Ferry service

12:02 , Nuray Bulbul

Until early April, a reduced one-boat service is in operation due to essential maintenance.

During this period, the last crossing will depart the South Terminal at 9:40pm and the North Terminal at 10pm.

Passengers are advised to plan ahead if travelling.

Piccadilly line resumes good service

11:47 , Nuray Bulbul

The Piccadilly line is currently providing a good service.

Metropolitan line resumes good service

11:36 , Nuray Bulbul

The Metropolitan line is currently providing a good service.

Piccadilly line update

11:16 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge / Heathrow Terminals following an earlier customer incident at Caledonian Road.

Good service on the rest of the line.

Victoria line update

11:04 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays due to train cancellations. Expect slightly longer journey times.

Severe delays on the Metropolitan line

10:55 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays southbound between Baker Street and Aldgate following an earlier fire alert at Farringdon.

Good service on the rest of the line.

DLR delays after faulty train at Shadwell

10:43 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between Canary Wharf and Bank / Tower Gateway / Poplar while a faulty train at Shadwell is being fixed.

Good service on the rest of the line.

King’s Cross services still disrupted after Finsbury Park trespass incident

10:31 , Nuray Bulbul

Lines have reopened after a trespass incident near Finsbury Park, but disruption continues into London.

Services across Great Northern, Thameslink, LNER and Hull Trains may still be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 30 minutes — particularly to and from London Kings Cross station and Stevenage.

Disruption expected until around 12pm.

Traffic delays expected on Romford routes and major roads

10:15 , Nuray Bulbul

Expect delays of three to five minutes on Ardleigh Green Road, Gubbins Lane and Gooshays Drive.

There are also one to three minute delays on North Street heading away from Romford.

Additional congestion is likely on the westbound A13 and M11 southbound during peak times as drivers divert.

Bakerloo line resumes good service

10:04 , Nuray Bulbul

The Bakerloo line is currently providing a good service.

Barons Court eastbound trains suspended until June 7

09:51 , Nuray Bulbul

Until Sunday June 7, eastbound trains will not stop at Barons Court.

If travelling eastbound from Barons Court, take a westbound District or Piccadilly line train and change at Hammersmith.

For eastbound journeys to Barons Court, continue to West Kensington (District line) or Earl’s Court (Piccadilly line) and change for a westbound service.

Severe delays on the Piccadilly line

09:39 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge / Heathrow Terminals following an earlier customer incident at Caledonian Road.

Good service on the rest of the line.

Piccadilly line update

09:14 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays westbound between Cockfosters and Acton Town due to a customer incident at Caledonian Road.

Good service on the rest of the line.

London Overground (Windrush line) update

09:03 , Nuray Bulbul

Engineering works are disrupting late-night services between Highbury & Islington and New Cross / Clapham Junction / Crystal Palace / West Croydon from Tuesday to Thursday.

Late night changes:

23:38 Dalston Junction - West Croydon will run to Crystal Palace instead

23:51 Dalston Junction - Clapham Junction will not run

Tickets will be accepted on London Buses, Trams, Jubilee & Northern lines, and other Overground/National Rail routes.

Delays on the Victoria line continue

08:48 , Nuray Bulbul

The Victoria line is still operating with minor delays.

Southeastern engineering works

08:37 , Nuray Bulbul

Overnight works are closing some lines across the network from Tuesday to Thursday.

Late-night services will be diverted and run non-stop between London Bridge and Ashford International via Maidstone East:

• 23:40 London Cannon Street to Canterbury West (Tuesday)

• 23:34 London Charing Cross to Canterbury West / Dover Priory (Wednesday and Thursday)

Plan ahead if travelling late.

King’s Cross disruption continues after Finsbury Park incident

08:25 , Nuray Bulbul

Services are resuming after a trespass incident near Finsbury Park, but disruption is ongoing into London.

Trains to/from London Kings Cross station may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes, or revised across Great Northern, LNER, Thameslink and Hull Trains routes.

Disruption expected until around 09:30am.

IFS Cloud Cable Car running a good service

08:19 , Nuray Bulbul

The IFS Cloud Cable Car is currently running a good service.

No exceptional delays on London roads

08:07 , Nuray Bulbul

London roads are currently free of any serious traffic.

Piccadilly line resumes good service

07:55 , Nuray Bulbul

The Piccadilly line is currently providing a good service.

Victoria line delays after train cancellations

07:44 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays across the line due to train cancellations. Expect slightly longer journey times.

Reduced Woolwich Ferry service

07:30 , Nuray Bulbul

Until early April, a reduced one-boat service is in operation due to essential maintenance.

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

Rail fault hits rush hour

07:15 , Nuray Bulbul

Major disruption into London after a signalling fault between Arundel and Horsham.

No trains between Barnham and Horsham — expect cancellations and delays into London Victoria station and London Bridge station.

Piccadilly line update

07:06 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between Acton Town and Rayners Lane due to train cancellations.

Expect slightly longer journey times.

Welcome to our live travel blog

06:57 , Nuray Bulbul

We’re tracking travel disruption across London this morning.

Stay with us for the latest advice.

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