Passengers faced disruption on the line between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport this afternoon as a result of a signalling fault at West Drayton.
All Elizabeth Line, Heathrow Express and Great Western Railway services running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport were at risk of delays or cancellations, National Rail has said. Disruption was declared over by National Rail shortly before 4pm.
The Bakerloo line faced severe delays between Queen’s Park and Harrow and Wealdstone due to an earlier faulty Network Rail train at Willesden Junction.
No trains are calling at City Thameslink today as a result of a burst water main causing flooding at the station.
Passengers have been advised to travel from Blackfriars, which is a five minute walk away, or Farringdon which is a 12-minute walk.
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Key points
- Disruption between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport due to a signalling fault
- Severe delays on the Hammersmith & City line due to a points failure at Aldgate East
- Minor delays on the Circle Line due to an earlier points failure
- No trains are running at City Thameslink station until due to a burst water main flooding the railway
- Landslip reported on January 27 between Three Bridges and Gatwick Airport continuing to cause disruption
- Bakerloo line is part suspended due to a faulty Network Rail train
That's all from today
21:06 , Daniel KeaneThanks for following our live coverage.
Paddington and Heathrow disruption over
15:59 , Matt WattsDisruption on the Elizabeth Line, and Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express trains to and from London Paddington is over, National Rail has said.
All Elizabeth Line, Heathrow Express and Great Western Railway services running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport were at risk of delays or cancellations, National Rail said earlier.
Disruption was declared over by National Rail shortly before 4pm.
Bakerloo line is part suspended due to a faulty Network Rail train
14:42 , Megan HoweThere is currently no service between Queen's Park and Harrow & Wealdstone, with minor delays on the rest of the line.
This is due to a faulty Network Rail train at Willesden Junction.
Minor delays on the Metropolitan Line
14:36 , Megan HoweThere are minor delays on the Metropolitan line between Harrow-On-The-Hill and Aldgate due to a fire alert.
Disruption on the line between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport
12:35 , Megan HoweA signalling fault at West Drayton means that some lines are blocked.
Services between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading may be cancelled or delayed.
Disruption is expected to last until 4pm.
Delays on the Circle and District lines
11:45 , Megan HoweCircle Line: Severe delays anticlockwise as Tfl responds to a points failure at Aldgate East.
District Lone: Minor delays between Earl’s Court and Upminster as Tfl responds to a points failure at Aldgate East.
Hammersmith & City Line part suspended
11:41 , Megan HoweThere is no service on the line between Liverpool Street and Barking due to a points failure at Aldgate East.
Severe delays are reported on the rest of the line.
West Kensington station closed
10:41 , Megan HoweWest Kensington station is currently closed as staff are carrying out a test of the evacuation system, Tfl reports.
Severe delays on the Mildmay Lane due to an earlier faulty train
09:41 , Megan HoweTfl has reported severe delays between Willesden Junction and Richmond / Clapham Junction due to an earlier faulty train.
Thameslink expect engineers on site today
09:03 , Megan HoweThameslink expects engineers from Network Rail to be on site today, to fix any damage caused by a water leak at City Thameslink station.
They will give an anticipated time-scale for when the station can reopen, Network Rail has said.
Delays through Willesden Junction due to earlier fault on train
08:25 , Megan HoweAn earlier fault on a train at Willesden Junction is causing disruption to trains running through this station.
Lines have now reopened, but trains could be delayed by up to 20 minutes.
This includes trains running to Richmond, Clapham Junction and Stratford, as well as between London Euston and Watford Junction.
Disruption is expected until 10am.
Good service on all London Underground lines
07:53 , Megan HoweAll London Underground lines are currently operating with a “good service,” with no reported delays or disruptions, Tfl reports.
No trains at City Thameslink expected until at least the end of the day
07:22 , Megan HoweThameslink trains are unable to stop at City Thameslink station today as a result of a burst water main flooding the railway.
Passengers travelling to or from the station have been advised to travel from Blackfriars or Farringdon instead.
Small delays of up to five minutes are possible in the area, as trains will have to run at a reduced speed.
Good morning
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Minor delays on the Jubilee line
Tuesday 4 February 2025 17:16 , Megan HoweMinor delays have been reported on the Jubilee line as a result of an earlier fault at West Ham.
Central line back to normal service after earlier incident
Tuesday 4 February 2025 17:12 , Megan HoweTfl has reported the Central line is back to normal service after an earlier incident of a casualty on the tracks at Queensway station.
Met Police issued the following statement earlier today: “Officers were called to Queensway underground station just after 9am today (4 February) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Minor delays on the Central line
Tuesday 4 February 2025 14:06 , Megan HoweMinor delays are reported on the Central line following an earlier customer incident.
Gatwick Express trains are not travelling to Brighton
Tuesday 4 February 2025 13:59 , Megan HoweGatwick Express trains will only run between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria, National Rail has said.
Passengers travelling to Brighton have been advised to change at East Croydon or Gatwick Airport for a Thameslink train.
Anyone travelling from Brighton to Gatwick Airport for a flight should allow an extra 20 minutes.
Landslip between Three Bridges and Gatwick Airport continuing to cause disruption
Tuesday 4 February 2025 13:43 , Megan HoweSome lines towards East Croydon have been closed due to a landslip between Three Bridges and Gatwick Airport, which is continuing to cause disruption.
The landslip was first reported on January 27.
Services between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until further notice.
Delays between Sutton and Wimbledon due to a trespasser on the track
Tuesday 4 February 2025 13:13 , Megan HoweA trespass incident between Sutton and Wimbledon means that trains are running at a reduced speed on all lines.
Disruption is expected to last until 2pm.
A spokesperson for Tfl said: “As soon as trespassing is known about, the speed of trains in the area is reduced, as it's not safe to run services at their usual speeds when someone is on the track.
“Sometimes, we need to stop trains entirely. Emergency services and Network Rail responders will be attending to make sure the person is removed.”
Queensway station has reopened
Tuesday 4 February 2025 13:03 , Megan HoweQueensway station has reopened following an earlier customer incident, however severe delays on the central line continue.
Disruption between Shoeburyness and Pitsea expected until 1.30pm
Tuesday 4 February 2025 12:58 , Megan HoweDisruption is expected between Shoeburyness, Thorpe Bay, Southend Central, Leigh-on-Sea and London Fenchurch Street until 1.30pm following an earlier incident.
Lines have now reopened as emergency services have left the scene, but trains between these stations may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Passengers can use their tickets on Great Anglia trains or London District line services.
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No trains at City Thameslink until end of the day due to burst water main
Tuesday 4 February 2025 12:53 , Megan HoweNo trains are running at City Thameslink station until at least the end of the day due to a burst water main flooding the railway.
Trains between Peterborough and Horsham, between Cambridge and Brighton, between Bedford and East Grinstead, as well as Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges, Haywards Heath, Brighton, are affected.
People have been advised to travel from Blackfriars station which is a five-minute walk away or Farringdon which is approximately 12-minutes away.
Queensway station is closed
Tuesday 4 February 2025 10:25 , Megan HoweTfl has reported Queensway station, located in Bayswater, Westminster, is closed due to a customer incident.
Customers have been urged to find an alternative route.
Central line part suspended and severe delays
Tuesday 4 February 2025 10:21 , Megan HoweTransport for London has reported severe delays on the Central line due to a casualty on the track between Liverpool Street and White City.
There is currently no service between these two stations while the emergency services deal with the incident.
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