London travel news LIVE: Waterloo trains to Portsmouth delayed after track inspection

Passengers travelling from London Waterloo towards Portsmouth are being warned of delays following a safety inspection of the track near Hilsea.

Some South Western Railway services between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour may be delayed by up to 20 minutes while trains pass through the area under a temporary speed restriction. A small number of services may also be cancelled, revised or run only part of their usual route.

The disruption affects routes between Southampton Central, Havant and Portsmouth Harbour and is expected to continue until the end of the day.

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London Euston to Edinburgh trains disrupted by signalling fault at Haymarket

Thursday 12 March 2026 15:53 , Nuray Bulbul

Passengers travelling between London and Edinburgh are facing disruption after a signalling fault at Haymarket.

Some Avanti West Coast services running between London Euston and Edinburgh may be delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled or revised while the issue is being resolved.

The disruption is expected to continue until around 6pm.

Good service across all lines

Thursday 12 March 2026 15:44 , Nuray Bulbul

There is currently a good service across all London Underground lines.

London to Portsmouth trains facing delays due to track inspection near Hilsea

Thursday 12 March 2026 15:29 , Nuray Bulbul

Passengers travelling between London and Portsmouth are facing disruption due to a safety inspection of the track near Hilsea.

Some trains running to and from London Waterloo and London Victoria are operating under speed restrictions through the area, meaning journeys could be delayed by up to 20 minutes. A number of services may also be cancelled or revised.

The issue is affecting routes towards Portsmouth Harbour and is expected to continue until the end of the day.

Traffic easing after collision on Lewisham High Street

Thursday 12 March 2026 15:11 , Nuray Bulbul

Traffic is now moving well past a collision on Lewisham High Street.

The southbound carriageway was partially blocked at the junction with Rennell Street following the incident, but vehicles are now flowing through the area.

Queues building on Greenford Road and Greenford Lane causing delays

Thursday 12 March 2026 14:50 , Nuray Bulbul

Drivers are facing slow-moving traffic on Greenford Road northbound, with queues building back from Cow Lane.

Southbound traffic on Greenford Lane is also moving slowly on approach, with congestion stretching back to Berkeley Avenue. Motorists should expect delays in the area.

Victoria line resumes good service

Thursday 12 March 2026 14:36 , Nuray Bulbul

The Victoria line is currently providing a good service.

IFS Cloud Cable Car closed for annual maintenance until March 12

Thursday 12 March 2026 14:25 , Nuray Bulbul

The IFS Cloud Cable Car is closed while annual maintenance is carried out.

The service will remain suspended until Thursday March 12 and is expected to reopen on Friday March 13.

Lane restrictions on Burdett Road for Thames Water works causing possible delays

Thursday 12 March 2026 14:14 , Nuray Bulbul

Drivers are being warned of possible delays on Burdett Road while utility works take place.

Lane restrictions are in place in both directions at the junction with East India Dock Road to allow Thames Water works to be carried out.

Victoria line update

Thursday 12 March 2026 14:02 , Nuray Bulbul

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

Signalling fault between Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate disrupts King’s Cross services

Thursday 12 March 2026 13:49 , Nuray Bulbul

A signalling fault between Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate has blocked all lines through the area, causing major disruption to rail services.

Trains running between the two stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes, revised or diverted while the problem is being resolved. Services operated by LNER between London King’s Cross and Leeds, Bradford Forster Square and Harrogate, as well as Grand Central trains between London King’s Cross and Bradford Interchange, may be affected.

Disruption is expected to continue until around 3pm.

Signalling fault at New Malden causing delays to London Waterloo services

Thursday 12 March 2026 13:31 , Nuray Bulbul

A signalling fault at New Malden is causing disruption to services running from London Waterloo.

Some lines are currently blocked, meaning trains travelling between Wimbledon and Kingston or Surbiton may be delayed by up to 20 minutes.

Some services may also be revised or diverted while the issue is resolved.

Disruption is expected to continue until around 2:30pm.

Elizabeth line resumes good service

Thursday 12 March 2026 13:21 , Nuray Bulbul

The Elizabeth line is currently providing a good service.

Tree on tracks blocks rail line between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey

Thursday 12 March 2026 13:16 , Nuray Bulbul

A tree blocking the railway between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey has forced all lines to close.

As a result, trains are currently unable to run between the two stations and services on the route are being cancelled. Disruption is expected to continue until around 3pm.

Elizabeth line update

Thursday 12 March 2026 13:06 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays between Paddington and Shenfield following an earlier track fault at Stratford.

Services on the rest of the line are running normally.

Reduced boat service operating until early April due to vessel maintenance

Thursday 12 March 2026 12:52 , Nuray Bulbul

A reduced one-boat service is currently operating due to essential vessel maintenance.

Until early April, the last crossing will depart from the South Terminal at 9:40pm and from the North Terminal at 10pm.

Minor delays on Victoria line after train cancellations

Thursday 12 March 2026 12:44 , Nuray Bulbul

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

Elizabeth line reopens after urgent track repairs at Stratford

Thursday 12 March 2026 12:33 , Nuray Bulbul

All lines have now reopened following urgent track repairs in the Stratford area.

However, some Elizabeth line services between London Paddington and Stratford may still be cancelled or altered while the timetable returns to normal.

Disruption is expected to continue until around 1:30pm.

Minor delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge

Thursday 12 March 2026 12:18 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge due to earlier train cancellations.

Services on the rest of the line are running normally.

Minor delays after customer incident at Oxford Circus

Thursday 12 March 2026 12:04 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays on the line following an earlier customer incident at Oxford Circus.

Elizabeth line disruption after track fault at Stratford

Thursday 12 March 2026 11:53 , Nuray Bulbul

There is currently no service between Stratford and Whitechapel while engineers deal with a track fault at Stratford.

Minor delays are also affecting services between Whitechapel and Paddington, as well as eastbound trains between Stratford and Shenfield. Services on the rest of the line are running normally.

Drivers face minor delays on several Romford roads

Thursday 12 March 2026 11:40 , Nuray Bulbul

Drivers and bus passengers are experiencing slightly longer journey times in the Romford area.

On average, travel times have increased by around three to five minutes on Ardleigh Green Road, Gubbins Lane and Gooshays Drive.

Delays of around two to four minutes are also being reported on North Street heading away from Romford.

Signalling fault at Witham delays trains to London Liverpool Street

Thursday 12 March 2026 11:20 , Nuray Bulbul

A signalling fault at Witham is causing disruption to train services on routes towards London Liverpool Street.

Trains running between Colchester and Shenfield are currently operating at reduced speeds, meaning some journeys may be delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected to continue until around 12pm.

Train fault at Willesden Junction disrupts Mildmay line

Thursday 12 March 2026 11:00 , Nuray Bulbul

A train fault at Willesden Junction is causing disruption on the Mildmay line.

Services running between Richmond / Clapham Junction and Stratford may be delayed by up to 20 minutes, with some trains also subject to cancellation or alteration.

The disruption is expected to continue until around 12pm.

IFS Cloud Cable Car closed for annual maintenance

Thursday 12 March 2026 10:40 , Nuray Bulbul

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

The service will remain shut until Thursday, March 12, with operations scheduled to resume on Friday, March 13.

Track inspection near Hilsea causing delays to Portsmouth trains

Thursday 12 March 2026 10:29 , Nuray Bulbul

A safety inspection of the track near Hilsea is causing disruption to train services through the area.

Some trains are running under speed restrictions, meaning journeys could be delayed by up to 20 minutes. A number of services may also be cancelled, revised or terminate earlier than planned.

The disruption is affecting routes between London Waterloo, Southampton Central, Havant and Portsmouth Harbour and is expected to continue until the end of the day.

Piccadilly line resumes good service

Thursday 12 March 2026 10:12 , Nuray Bulbul

The Piccadilly line is providing a good service.

Severe delays between Uxbridge and Harrow-on-the-Hill after fire alert

Thursday 12 March 2026 10:00 , Nuray Bulbul

There are severe delays between Uxbridge and Harrow-on-the-Hill following an earlier fire alert at Ruislip.

London Underground tickets are being accepted on London Buses and Chiltern Railways while disruption continues. Services on the rest of the line are running as normal.

Piccadilly line update

Thursday 12 March 2026 09:40 , Nuray Bulbul

There is currently no service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge while crews respond to a fire alert at Ruislip.

Trains are also experiencing minor delays between Acton Town and Rayners Lane as a result. Services on the rest of the line are running as normal.

Northern line resumes good service

Thursday 12 March 2026 09:26 , Nuray Bulbul

The Northern line is currently providing a good service.

Victoria line resumes good service

Thursday 12 March 2026 09:14 , Nuray Bulbul

The Victoria line is currently providing a good service.

Northern line update

Thursday 12 March 2026 09:02 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays on the Northern line between High Barnet / Mill Hill East and Battersea Power Station via Charing Cross due to a signal failure at East Finchley.

Services on the rest of the line are running as normal.

Eastbound trains to skip Barons Court until June 7

Thursday 12 March 2026 08:45 , Nuray Bulbul

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

Passengers travelling eastbound from the station should take a westbound District or Piccadilly line train and change for eastbound services at Hammersmith.

Those travelling eastbound to Barons Court should continue to West Kensington on the District line or Earl’s Court on the Piccadilly line and change for a westbound train back to the station.

Severe delays on the Jubilee line

Thursday 12 March 2026 08:33 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays are affecting the line while engineers work to fix faulty platform edge doors at Canary Wharf.

Tickets are being accepted on London Overground, London Buses, the DLR, the Elizabeth line and C2C services while the issue is resolved.

Traffic signal fault causing delays at Apex Corner

Thursday 12 March 2026 08:22 , Nuray Bulbul

Drivers are being urged to take care as minor delays are affecting all approaches at Apex Corner.

Traffic signals on the A1 Watford Way are currently not working due to a fault, causing disruption for vehicles approaching the junction.

Southbound delays as queues build from Rockware Avenue

Thursday 12 March 2026 08:12 , Nuray Bulbul

Drivers are facing intermittent delays on the approaches, with southbound travel particularly slow.

Queues are building from Rockware Avenue as congestion continues in the area.

Minor delays on the Victoria line

Thursday 12 March 2026 08:01 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays on the line following an earlier faulty train at Warren Street.

Minor delays on the Bakerloo line

Thursday 12 March 2026 07:52 , Nuray Bulbul

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

Minor delays on the Northern line

Thursday 12 March 2026 07:34 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays on the Northern line between Camden Town and High Barnet / Mill Hill East while engineers deal with a signal failure at East Finchley.

Services on the rest of the line are running as normal.

London Overground services disrupted

Thursday 12 March 2026 07:13 , Nuray Bulbul

London Overground services are currently disrupted after engineering works at Hoxton overran.

The issue is affecting trains between West Croydon, Crystal Palace and New Cross towards Highbury & Islington, as well as services between West Croydon, Clapham Junction, New Cross and Battersea Park and Dalston Junction.

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Thursday 12 March 2026 06:59 , Nuray Bulbul

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Minor delays on the Jubilee line

Wednesday 11 March 2026 15:58 , Nuray Bulbul

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

Metropolitan line resumes good service

Wednesday 11 March 2026 15:47 , Nuray Bulbul

The Metropolitan line is currently providing a good service.

Metropolitan line delays after track fault near Dollis Hill

Wednesday 11 March 2026 15:30 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays on the Metropolitan line between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Aldgate while engineers deal with a track fault near Dollis Hill.

Services on the rest of the line are running normally.

Minor delays on Central line (Epping branch)

Wednesday 11 March 2026 15:10 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays on the Central line between Leytonstone and Epping eastbound due to train cancellations.

Services on the rest of the line are running normally.

Minor delays on London Tramlink in Croydon

Wednesday 11 March 2026 14:51 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays on the London Tramlink network between East Croydon and Sandilands following an earlier broken-down bus.

Services on the rest of the line are running normally.

Delays to London Victoria trains after Bexhill signal fault

Wednesday 11 March 2026 14:30 , Nuray Bulbul

Passengers travelling between the south coast and London are facing disruption after a signalling fault at Bexhill reoccurred.

Trains on routes including Ore to London Victoria may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 40 minutes, with services through the area running at reduced speeds.

The disruption is expected to continue until around 5pm, with passengers advised to check before travelling.

Stansted Airport disruption extended

Wednesday 11 March 2026 14:15 , Nuray Bulbul

The disruption between Stansted Airport and Liverpool Street station due to a signal fault is now expected to last until 3:45pm.

Minor delays on Central line between Leytonstone and Epping

Wednesday 11 March 2026 14:04 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays on the Central line between Leytonstone and Epping eastbound due to train cancellations.

Services on the rest of the line are running normally.

Delays to and from Stansted Airport

Wednesday 11 March 2026 13:48 , Nuray Bulbul

A signalling fault at Stansted Airport has blocked the line, disrupting trains to and from London Liverpool Street.

Services may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 45 minutes while the issue is resolved. Greater Anglia, Stansted Express and CrossCountry routes serving the airport are all affected.

The disruption is expected to continue until around 2:45pm.

Delays continue after trespass incident on Greater Anglia routes

Wednesday 11 March 2026 13:22 , Nuray Bulbul

Train services on several Greater Anglia routes are still recovering following an earlier trespass incident between Cheshunt and Hackney Downs.

Although all lines have now reopened, trains between London Liverpool Street and Hertford East, Stansted Airport and Cambridge, as well as services between Stratford and Bishops Stortford or Meridian Water, may still face delays of up to 30 minutes or be revised.

Stansted Express services between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport are also affected.

Disruption is expected to continue until around 3pm while services return to normal.

Minor delays on Metropolitan line

Wednesday 11 March 2026 13:06 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Aldgate while engineers deal with a track fault in the Dollis Hill area.

Services on the rest of the line are running normally.

Minor delays on Metropolitan line

Wednesday 11 March 2026 13:06 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Aldgate while engineers deal with a track fault in the Dollis Hill area.

Services on the rest of the line are running normally.

Delays building on Knightsbridge

Wednesday 11 March 2026 12:51 , Nuray Bulbul

Motorists are being advised to consider alternative routes as traffic is moving slowly eastbound along Knightsbridge.

Tailbacks are stretching from Albert Gate and drivers should expect delays in the area.

Heavy traffic around Southwark diversion

Wednesday 11 March 2026 12:35 , Nuray Bulbul

Drivers are being urged to consider alternative routes as traffic is moving slowly along a diversion route in central London.

Congestion is building westbound on Upper Thames Street, southbound over Southwark Bridge and westbound along Southwark Street.

There are also tailbacks northbound on Southwark Bridge Road from Borough Road. Motorists should expect delays in the area.

Central line resumes good service

Wednesday 11 March 2026 12:23 , Nuray Bulbul

The Central line is currently providing a good service.

Piccadilly line resumes good service

Wednesday 11 March 2026 12:06 , Nuray Bulbul

There is a good service being provided on the Piccadilly line.

Minor delays on the Piccadilly line

Wednesday 11 March 2026 11:51 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays on the Piccadilly line between Cockfosters and Wood Green following an earlier signal fault at Arnos Grove.

Services on the rest of the line are running as normal.

Disruption between Folkestone Central and Dover Priory expected until 1pm

Wednesday 11 March 2026 11:41 , Nuray Bulbul

Train services between London Charing Cross and Dover Priory, and between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate, are facing disruption following a trespass incident on the line.

The incident between Folkestone Central and Dover Priory means all lines in the area are affected. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or diverted.

Police are currently on site trying to deal with the situation after a trespasser was reported on the railway. Power to the tracks in the Dover area has been switched off while the incident is handled, including on the line between Dover and Shepherds Well.

Disruption is expected to continue until around 1pm.

Delays through Staines after power issue and incident near railway

Wednesday 11 March 2026 11:31 , Nuray Bulbul

Train services passing through Staines are facing disruption due to electricity supply problems at the station and police dealing with an incident near the railway between Staines and Feltham.

As a result, some lines are affected and trains running through Staines may be delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised.

The disruption is expected to continue until around 12pm.

Signal fault at Bexhill disrupting trains across Sussex and Kent

Wednesday 11 March 2026 11:17 , Nuray Bulbul

A signalling fault at Bexhill has reoccurred, causing disruption to several rail routes across the south coast.

Services between Eastbourne and Hastings / Ore / Ashford International, between Brighton and Hastings / Ore, and between London Victoria and Hastings / Ore are affected.

Trains passing through Bexhill are having to run at reduced speeds towards Eastbourne, meaning some services may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes, or revised.

The disruption is currently expected to continue until 2pm.

Northern line resumes good service

Wednesday 11 March 2026 11:01 , Nuray Bulbul

The Northern line is providing a good service.

Trains cancelled between Maidenhead and Marlow

Wednesday 11 March 2026 10:47 , Nuray Bulbul

Train services between Maidenhead and Marlow have been suspended due to a signalling fault on the line.

All lines are currently closed in the area, resulting in trains on the route being cancelled while the problem is resolved.

Bakerloo line resumes good service

Wednesday 11 March 2026 10:30 , Nuray Bulbul

The Bakerloo line is currently providing a good service.

Piccadilly line resumes good service

Wednesday 11 March 2026 10:16 , Nuray Bulbul

The Piccadilly line is currently providing a good service.

Central line update

Wednesday 11 March 2026 10:04 , Nuray Bulbul

There are severe delays on the Central line following an earlier signal failure at Bethnal Green.

Passengers can use their tickets at no extra cost on London Buses and the Elizabeth line while the issue is being resolved.

Trains suspended between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey

Wednesday 11 March 2026 09:46 , Nuray Bulbul

Train services between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey remain suspended after damage to overhead electric wires on the line.

All lines between the two stations are currently closed, meaning trains on the route have been cancelled. The disruption is now expected to last for the rest of the day.

Rail replacement buses are operating in both directions between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, although journeys may take longer than usual.

Passengers can also use their rail tickets at no extra cost on Arriva bus service 321 between the two stations.

Northern line update

Wednesday 11 March 2026 09:29 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays on the Northern line due to an earlier signal failure at Kennington.

Glasgow Central disruption after nearby building fire

Wednesday 11 March 2026 09:16 , Nuray Bulbul

A fire at a building close to Glasgow Central has forced the closure of the station, causing widespread disruption to rail services.

Several operators are affected, including Avanti West Coast services between Glasgow Central and Crewe, Birmingham New Street and London Euston, as well as Caledonian Sleeper trains to and from London Euston. CrossCountry, ScotRail and TransPennine Express services running to, from or through the station are also impacted.

Low level services at Glasgow Central have now resumed. However, the high level station will remain closed for the rest of the week while the situation is dealt with.

Slow traffic on Knightsbridge

Wednesday 11 March 2026 09:01 , Nuray Bulbul

Drivers are being advised to consider alternative routes as traffic is moving slowly eastbound on Knightsbridge.

There are tailbacks stretching from Scotch Corner and motorists should expect delays in the area.

Central line update

Wednesday 11 March 2026 08:48 , Nuray Bulbul

There are severe delays on the Central line while engineers work to repair a signal failure at Bethnal Green.

Passengers can use their tickets on London Buses and the Elizabeth line at no extra cost while the issue is being resolved.

Northern line disruption due to signal failure

Wednesday 11 March 2026 08:33 , Nuray Bulbul

There are severe delays on parts of the Northern line while engineers deal with a signal failure at Kennington.

Services are heavily disrupted between Kennington and Battersea Power Station, and between Kennington and Morden. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses while the issue is resolved.

Minor delays are affecting the rest of the Northern line.

District line resumes good service

Wednesday 11 March 2026 08:17 , Nuray Bulbul

The District line is back to providing a good service.

Drivers warned of delays around Southwark diversion

Wednesday 11 March 2026 08:07 , Nuray Bulbul

Motorists are being advised to use alternative routes as traffic builds along a diversion in central London.

Traffic is slow moving westbound on Upper Thames Street and southbound over Southwark Bridge, with congestion also reported westbound along Southwark Street.

There are further tailbacks northbound on Southwark Bridge Road and Marshalsea Road. Drivers should expect delays in the area.

Minor delays on the District line eastbound

Wednesday 11 March 2026 07:56 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays on the District line between Embankment and Upminster eastbound following an earlier faulty train at St James’s Park.

Services on the rest of the line are currently running as normal.

Minor delays on the Central line

Wednesday 11 March 2026 07:45 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays on the Central lne eastbound while TfL fix a signal failure at Bethnal Green.

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

Buses replace trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey

Wednesday 11 March 2026 07:35 , Nuray Bulbul

Train services between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey have been suspended after damage to the overhead electric wires on the line.

As a result, all lines between the two stations are currently closed and trains on the route have been cancelled while the issue is dealt with. The disruption is expected to continue until around 10:30am.

Rail replacement buses are running in both directions between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, though journeys may take longer than usual.

Passengers can also use their rail tickets at no extra cost on Arriva bus service 321 between the two stations.

Minor delays on the Bakerloo line

Wednesday 11 March 2026 07:21 , Nuray Bulbul

There are currently minor delays due to train cancellations.

Severe delays being reported on the Piccadilly line

Wednesday 11 March 2026 07:08 , Nuray Bulbul

The Piccadilly line is currently reporting severe delays across its entire line due to a late finish of engineering work.

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Wednesday 11 March 2026 07:00 , Nuray Bulbul

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