London Underground has decided not to shut the Central Line early today, despite telling commuters and tourists it was closing at 5.30pm due to staff sickness.
Transport for London had said the line would close completely in an unprecedented move leading to criticism.
But now bosses have said that cover staff have been found and the line will operate as normal.
TfL said in its latest statement: “Following our earlier message that the Central line service would be closing early this evening, we are pleased to advise that cover has been found for the line control room.
“Central line services will now operate to all destinations until the end of the evening.
“We apologise for the inconvenience caused.”
The move to close at 5.30pm had earlier been criticised.
Labour MP for Ilford North Wes Streeting said the closure was a "totally unacceptable level of service from TfL".
"I will be raising this with the TFL Commissioner, Deputy Mayor for Transport and Mayor of London."
He added: "Passengers deserve better."
