Commuters using the Elizabeth line have been warned of disruption due to an object caught on the overhead electric wires at Burnham.
Earlier, South Western Railway services between Waterloo and Clapham Junction were disrupted due to a faulty train at Vauxhall.
Meanwhile the Victoria, Central and Windrush lines are experiencing minor delays.
Follow the latest developments below...
National rail disruptions
Tuesday 18 March 2025 10:22Disruption between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon are expected until 11.00am.
Trains running between these stations may be revised or delayed by up to 10 minutes.
This is due to urgent repairs to the track between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon.
National Rail delays
Tuesday 18 March 2025 10:17 , Arielle DombDelays between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction are expected until 10.45am.
Minor delays on Central and Windrush lines
Tuesday 18 March 2025 10:11 , Arielle DombThere are minor delays on the Central line between North Acton and West Ruislip due to a track fault at North Acton
There are also minor delays between Surrey Quays and Clapham on the Windrush line due to a points failure at Denmark Hill.
There is good service on all other lines.
Serious delays on the A316
Tuesday 18 March 2025 10:06 , Arielle DombThere are serious delays on the A316.
Traffic is slow with queues eastbound back to the junction with Godfrey Avenue.
Southfields station closed
Tuesday 18 March 2025 10:02 , Arielle DombSouthfields station is closed due to a training exercise.
Tickets will be accepted on London Buses via any reasonable routes.
Trains returned to normal at Burnham
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:59 , Arielle DombTrains have returned to normal at Burnham, following an object being caught on the electric wires.
Congestion on the M25 anticlockwise
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:57 , Arielle DombThere is congestion on the M25 anticlockwise between junctions J1A and J31 .
There are currently delays of 15 minutes. Normal traffic conditions are expected to resume by 10.15am.
Reopened lines between Bournemouth and Weymouth,
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:54 , Arielle DombLines have reopened between Bournemouth and Weymouth, following a signalling problem.
Trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 15 minutes, cancelled or revised.
Congestion on the M25 clockwise
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:48 , Arielle DombThere is congestion on the M25 clockwise between junctions J9 and J10.
There are currently delays of 10 minutes, which should resume by 10.00am.
Reduced escalator service at Bank/Monument
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:44 , Arielle DombThere is a reduced escalator service at Bank/Monument station.
There is no down escalator in service from the westbound District & Circle lines to the DLR due to a fault.
Slough and Reading train disruption
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:42 , Arielle DombTrains running between Slough and Reading may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.
The disruption is due to an object caught on the overhead electric wires at Burnham, which has blocked the line.
Disruption is expected until 10.15am.
Victoria Line delays
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:40London travelers complain of a shortage of trains on the Victoria Line.
Shortage of trains on Victoria Line. A line I don’t want to repeat. It’s Tuesday
— who? (@okaycliff) March 18, 2025
Good service on Metropolitan Line
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:39 , Arielle DombA good service has resumed on the Metropolitan Line.
There are still minor delays on the Bakerloo Line and Victoria Line.
M25 congestion anticlockwise
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:38 , Arielle DombThere is congestion on the M25 anticlockwise at junction J30.
Delays of 10 minutes are expected. Traffic conditions should return to normal by 9.45am.
Edgware road reopened.
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:36 , Arielle DombEdgware road (Bakerloo line) station has reopened.
Cardiff Bay train cancellations
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:35 , Arielle DombThere are no trains to or from Cardiff Bay until March 22.
Disruption in services between Slough and Reading
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:34 , Arielle DombA disruption in services between Slough and Reading is expected until 10.15am.
Traffic collision on M25 anticlockwise
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:32 , Arielle DombAn accident has occured on the M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J30. All lanes are closed.
Train cancellations on Transpennine Route
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:30 , Arielle DombThere are no trains via Dewsbury on the Transpennine Route until March 21 due to upgrade work.
Replacement buses
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:20 , Arielle DombBuses are replacing trains between Newtown and Aberystwyth and between Machynlleth and Pwllheli until March 21.
🛠️🚧Buses replace trains between Newtown and Aberystwyth, and between Machynlleth and Pwllheli from Monday 17 March until 09:00 on Friday 21 March
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) March 18, 2025
📢@tfwrail @networkrail#DisruptionVideos
ℹ️More information available here: https://t.co/Wx1KHAEEMo pic.twitter.com/YVzIYQ53zN
Severe delays on M25 anticlockwise
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:18 , Arielle DombThere are severe delays of 25 minutes on the M25 anticlockwise between J28 A12 (Brentwood / Brook Street Roundabout) and J24 A111 Stagg Hill (Potters Bar).
The average speed is 20 mph
Congestion on the M25 clockwise
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:16There is congestion on the M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J10.
There are currently 10 minutes of expected delays.
Traffic conditions are expected to return to normal by 9.30am.
Harassment and hate crime prevention training
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:12 , Arielle DombOnline training sessions to help Londoners intervene if they witness harassment and hate crimes on London transport are being hosted by Transport for London (TfL).
Find out more here.
Severe delays on M4 Eastbound
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:11There are severe delays of 21 minutes on M4 Eastbound between M4 (Heston Services) and J1 A205 Kew Road (Chiswick Roundabout).
The average speed ten mph.
Minor delays on the Metropolitan Line
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:08 , Arielle DombThere are minor delays on the Metropolitan Line between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge due to a customer incident at Rayners lane.
There are also minor delays on the Victoria Line and the Bakerloo Line. There is a good service on all other lines.
Silvertown Tunnel “bike bus”
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:06 , Arielle DombThe first images of how the Silvertown Tunnel “bike bus” will transport cyclists and their bikes under the Thames have been revealed.
Find out more here.
M4 crash causes lane closure
Tuesday 18 March 2025 09:01 , Arielle DombTwo lanes (of three) are closed on the M4 westbound in Berkshire between J11 (Reading) and J12 (Theale) due to a crash.
There is an estimated 30 minutes of delays and three miles of congestion.
Limited step-free access at Liverpool Street
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:58 , Arielle DombStep-free access at Liverpool Street is limited, according to Up Down London.
Liverpool Street: Step free access to/from the Elizabeth line is not available via the Broadgate entrance / Liverpool St National Rail concourse due to a faulty lift. For step free access use the Moorgate station entrance.
— Up Down London (@TubeLifts) March 18, 2025
Disruption cleared between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:57 , Arielle DombThe disruption between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street has now ended.
Disruptions between Bournemouth and Weymouth.
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:56 , Arielle DombThere is a signaling problem between Bournemouth and Weymouth.
Trains will run on a reduced speed towards Weymouth, with cancellations or train revisions expected until 4.00pm.
Step-free access limited at Moorgate
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:55 , Arielle DombStep-free access to the Elizabeth line at Moorgate is unavailable, according to Up Down London.
Moorgate: Step free access to/from the Elizabeth line is not available via the Broadgate entrance / Liverpool St National Rail concourse due to a faulty lift. For step free access use the Moorgate station entrance.
— Up Down London (@TubeLifts) March 18, 2025
Congestion on the M25 anticlockwise
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:53 , Arielle DombThere is congestion on the M25 anticlockwise at junction J27, with delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Normal traffic conditions are expected to resume by 9.00am.
Disruption cleared between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:44 , Arielle DombThe disruption between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street has now ended.
Four-day week for tube drivers vote
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:43 , Arielle DombTube drivers are being encouraged to vote in favour of “once in a generation” changes on the London Underground that would lead to the introduction of a four-day week.
Read more here.
M25 congestion
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:40 , Arielle DombThere is congestion on the M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J21A.
Delays of 10 minutes are expected. Trafic conditions should return to normal by 8.45am.
Edgware Road closed
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:38 , Arielle DombEdgware Road (Bakerloo line) station is closed due to a power supply failure.
Disruption cleared between Cleethorpes and Barnetby / Barton-on-Humber
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:36The disruption caused by overrunning engineering works between Cleethorpes and Barnetby / Barton-on-Humber has now ended.
Canning Town escalators
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:34 , Arielle DombLondon travelers complain that the escalators at Canning Town are not fixed, delaying journey time and limiting accessibility.
@TfL when will the escalators at Canning Town be fixed? It’s chaos. It added an extra 10 mins onto everyone’s journey having to queue for the lift or take the stairs. Not to mention the fact is insanely inaccessible. Prices jump up last week - and for what?
— Phébe (@PhebeLouMorse) March 18, 2025
Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street disruption
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:30 , Arielle DombThe disruption between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street is expected until 08.45am, following overrunning engineering works.
Trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised as the service recovers.
Brentwood disruption cleared
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:28 , Arielle DombTrains have returned to normal after a safety inspection of the track between Brentwood and Shenfield.
Disruption cleared between Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:24 , Arielle DombThe disruption caused by a broken-down train between Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds has now ended.
Edgware Road reopened
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:16 , Arielle DombEdgware Road (Bakerloo line) station has now reopened.
Elizabeth line delays
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:16 , Arielle DombDisruptions on the Elizabeth line between Romford and Shenfield are expected to continue until 8.30am, with delays and cancellations expected.
M25 congestion at junction J27
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:14 , Arielle DombThere is congestion on the M25 anticlockwise at junction J27 with delays of about 10 minutes.
Normal traffic conditions are expected to resume by 8.15am.
Edgware Road closed
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:08 , Arielle DombEdgware Road (Bakerloo line) station is closed while faulty lifts are being tixed. Valid tickets are accepted on London buses.
M25 crash
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:07 , Arielle DombA lane has closed and there is queueing traffic on the M25 following a crash near J26 Waltham Abbey.
Brentwood disruption
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:04 , Arielle DombThe disruption at Brentwood is expected until 8.30am.
Vauxhall: lifts out of order
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:03 , Arielle DombThe lifts are out of order at Vauxhall station between platforms 3/4 and the rest of the station.
Lines reopened
Tuesday 18 March 2025 08:01 , Arielle DombLines have reopened between Cleethorpes and Barnetby / Barton-on-Humber, following overrunning engineering work.
Trains running between these stations may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes until the service recovers. Disruptions are expected until 8:30am.
Disruption between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street
Tuesday 18 March 2025 07:59 , Arielle DombDisruption in services is expected between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street until 8.30am, following overrunning engineering works.
Reading to London Waterloo cancellations
Tuesday 18 March 2025 07:58 , Arielle DombThe 8.50am London Waterloo to Reading train will be canceled due to a shortage of train drivers. The following trains will also be cancelled on this route:
10.39am Reading to London Waterloo
12.20 London Waterloo to Reading
2.09pm Reading to London Waterloo
Bakerloo Line delays
Tuesday 18 March 2025 07:52 , Arielle DombThere are minor delays on the Bakerloo Line between Queen's Park and Elephant & Castle due to train cancellations.
Reopened lines between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street
Tuesday 18 March 2025 07:51 , Arielle DombLines have reopened after overrunning engineering works between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street.
However, disruption is expected until 8.00am. Trains running between these stations may still be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised as the service recovers.
Lines reopened between Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds
Tuesday 18 March 2025 07:49 , Arielle DombThe earlier broken-down train between Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds has now been moved, meaning that lines running between these stations can reopen.
However, disruption is expected until 8.30am. Trains may still be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 15 minutes.
Delays between Poole and Dorchester South
Tuesday 18 March 2025 07:47 , Arielle DombServices are delayed between Poole and Dorchester South due to a signaling problem. Trains are running at a reduced speed towards Weymouth.
The disruption is expected to clear at 12.00pm.
Complete safety inspection
Tuesday 18 March 2025 07:43 , Arielle DombThe safety inspection of the track between Brentwood and Shenfield is complete.
Trains between Romford and Shenfield may still be cancelled or revised as the service recovers.
No step-free access
Tuesday 18 March 2025 07:42 , Arielle DombThere is currently no step-free access for the Jubilee line at Bond Street station.
Cosford reopened
Tuesday 18 March 2025 07:38 , Arielle DombLines have reopened in Cosford following a fault with the signaling system between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street.
Until 9.00am, trains may still be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Victoria Line minor delays
Tuesday 18 March 2025 07:31 , Arielle DombThere are still minor delays on the Victoria Line. There is a good service on all other Underground lines.
Disruption cleared
Tuesday 18 March 2025 07:26 , Arielle DombThe disruption between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction ended.
Disrupted services
Tuesday 18 March 2025 07:23Disrupted services between Bournemouth and Weymouth are expected until 12.00pm.
Disrupted services
Tuesday 18 March 2025 07:22Disrupted services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street are expected until 10.00am.
Taxi travel and refunds
Tuesday 18 March 2025 07:18Customers are advised to book a taxi if travelling between Bournemouth and Weymouth, due to disruptions between stations.
Affected customers can claim a refund. South Western Railway has tweeted instructions how to claim it.
In order to claim a refund you will need to provide:
— SWR Help (@SW_Help) March 18, 2025
• Full contact details.
• The time and date of your journey.
• The stations you travelled to and from.
• A description of the series of events that took place.
• Copies of your train tickets and taxi receipt.
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Elizabeth line disruptions
Tuesday 18 March 2025 07:13 , Arielle DombElizabeth line services will be disrupted between Romford and Shenfield until 8.00am.
Trains are running at reduced speed on some lines due to a safety inspection of the track between Brentwood and Shenfield.
Trains running between Romford and Shenfield may be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Tuesday 18 March 2025 07:11 , Arielle DombGood morning and welcome to The Standard’s travel blog.
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