Trains travelling to and from London Liverpool Street faced delays on Thursday after a person tragically died on the tracks.
Transport police confirmed that officers were called to the line near Walthamstow this morning following reports of a person on the tracks.
“Officers were called to an area of the line in Walthamstow this morning (Thursday) shortly before 7am following reports of a casualty on the tracks,” a spokesperson told The London Standard.
“Paramedics also attended however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are currently working to establish the full circumstances behind the person’s death.”
This morning’s emergency incident impacted Greater Anglia routes, London Overground trains and the Stansted Express. National Rail has confirmed that lines are now open, but some delays may continue.
Elsewhere, commuters relying on the Piccadilly line faced delays on Thursday morning due to a faulty track, while the Metropolitan line was also suspended due to repair works.
We’ll keep you updated on all the big travel news throughout the day.
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Minor delays on the Northern line
13:12 , Tamara DavisonTfL is reporting minor delays on the Northern line this afternoon due to a faulty train.
Elsewhere on the London Underground, there are ongoing delays on the Piccadilly and Metropolitan lines.
For the latest travel news, check out TfL’s status updates here.
London Liverpool Street lines open but some delays continue
13:10 , Tamara DavisonAccording to National Rail, there are still some minor delays to trains travelling in and out of London Liverpool Street.
This may continue until around 1:30pm.
The latest update reads: “Lines have reopened following the emergency services dealing with an earlier incident between London Liverpool Street and Cheshunt. Trains may still be delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled or diverted.”
Delays continue on Piccadilly and Metropolitan lines
12:55 , Tamara DavisonDelays to the Piccadilly and Metropolitan lines have continued into the afternoon due to faults reported earlier today.
Although the backup has eased on the Piccadilly line, there are still minor delays for trains around Acton, Uxbridge, and Heathrow Airport. There is now a good service on the rest of the line.
Meanwhile, over on the Metropolitan line, there are severe delays and no Northbound service due to a signal failure at Harrow-on-the-Hill.
Road delays around central London
12:35 , Tamara DavisonAccording to TfL, some severe delays are being reported on roads in Westminster and in Kensington & Chelsea.
Around Westminster, work on the Piccadilly Underpass is leading to traffic backing up in both directions.
In Kensington & Chelsea, there are delays on all approaches to Cromwell Road, with eastbound traffic tailing back to Warwick Road.
Work is expected to continue in both locations until March 18, so expect some delays to journeys over the next few days.
M25 crash leads to queueing traffic
12:15 , Tamara DavisonA crash on the M25 north of Barnet has led to delays and queueing traffic near South Mimms.
According to INRIX, the motorway is partially blocked anticlockwise between J23 and J24.
Only one lane is curently passing the incident, and exit lanes are blocked.
Some delays continue on London Liverpool Street services
11:55 , Tamara DavisonGreater Anglia have released a statement on social media, confirming that lines have re-opened but some delays may still continue until around 12pm.
❗Following a person hit by a train earlier between London Liverpool Street and Cheshunt all lines have now reopened.
— Greater Anglia (@greateranglia) March 13, 2025
Train services running to and from these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected…
Crash near London Zoo blocks road
11:40 , Tamara DavisonAccording to road monitoring platform INRIX, Park Road is partially blocked due to a crash between Gloucester Place and Kent Terrace.
“A car is sideways in the road blocking one side by the Flower Shop, taking turns to get past,” they reported.
Traffic is coping well, but expect some minor delays to journeys.
Greater Anglia cancellations continue
11:20 , Tamara DavisonGreater Anglia has confirmed that some trains are still cancelled after this morning’s emergency incident.
According to their latest status updates, the Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street due at 12:47 is the latest cancelled train.
For the latest up to date service updates, head to their journey checker.
Delays continue on London Underground services
11:00 , Tamara DavisonTravellers using the Piccadilly Line may face minor delays to their journeys today due to ongoing issues with the track near Cockfosters.
According to TfL, this will mainly impact people travelling between Acton Town and Uxbridge or Heathrow Airport, as well as between Arnos Grove and Cockfosters.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Elsewhere, the Metropolitan Line remains part suspended with delays across the line.
There is currently no service between Aldgate and Baker Street due to a signal failure at Harrow-on-the-Hill.
More train disruptions ahead this weekend
10:45 , Tamara DavisonThere are also planned engineering works this weekend on South Western routes.
This will impact trains in and out of London Waterloo as staff work on replacing tracks between Queenstown Road and Clapham Junction.
There will be rail replacement services on routes operating on both Saturday 15 and Sunday 16, March for trains travelling through this area.
London Liverpool Street lines reopen but delays continue
10:35 , Tamara DavisonDelays are expected until at least 12pm today following an earlier incident on the tracks between London Liverpool Street and Cheshunt.
Emergency services and British Transport Police were reportedly attending an incident this morning, which led to major disruption across a number of train lines.
According to National Rail, the incident has been cleared but “trains may still be delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled or diverted.”
Metropolitan Line suspended
10:05 , Tamara DavisonThe Metropolitan Line has been suspended following a signal failure.
According to TfL, teams are now working to fix a signal failure at Harrow-on-the-Hill, but there’s no service in the meantime.
Passengers are reminded that their tickets are valid on London Buses and Lioness Line.
Trespass incident near Ladywell leads to train delays
10:00 , Tamara DavisonTrains running between New Cross and Ladywell or Hither Green, as well as trains travelling through Lewisham, may face some cancellations due to an earlier trespass incident.
According to National Rail, disruption is expected until 11:00.
Metropolitan Line part closure and delays
09:45 , Tamara DavisonTfL is reporting that there are delays and part closures on the Metropolitan Line today.
According to the latest service update: “No service between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Aldgate and between Rickmansworth and Amersham / Chesham while we fix a signal failure at Harrow-on-the-Hill. “
There are minor delays on the rest of the line.
Train cancellations expected until around 11am on Greater Anglia trains
09:30 , Tamara DavisonAccording to Greater Anglia, there are cancellations on trains running up until at least 10:53am today.
National Rail confirmed the disruption could continue until at least 11am.
According to the latest update: “Service disruption is expected on all routes until lines reopen. Some trains may be diverted via Seven Sisters.”
Check out Greater Anglia's live map for the latest service updates
09:15 , Tamara DavisonYou can now view a live map of Greater Anglia routes that have been impacted by this morning’s disruption.
As you can see by the map, there are severe delays from Liverpool Lime Street right up to Bishop’s Stortford.
This comes amid reports of an emergency incident on the tracks.
Road congestion in South London
09:00 , Tamara DavisonThere are a handful of delays being reported across roads in South London this morning.
The A215 South Norwood Hill is closed in both directions due to an earlier crash.
There’s also traffic on the A2216 Lordship Lane and congestion being reported around Forest Hill.
Minor delays to the Piccadilly Line
08:45 , Tamara DavisonMinor delays are now being reported on the Piccadilly Line: between Acton Town and Uxbridge / Heathrow Airport, and between Arnos Grove and Cockfosters.
This comes as staff fix a fault with the track at Cockfosters.
TfL appears to have cleared the earlier delays and is reporting a good service on the rest of the line now.
Good service across all other London Underground lines
08:30 , Tamara DavisonJust a quick reminder that there is a good service on all other London Underground lines today.
Commuters impacted by the Piccadilly Line delays are being advised to consider other routes.
Tickets are being accepted on the Elizabeth Line, rail and bus services.
Stansted Express cancellations throughout the morning
08:15 , Tamara DavisonTravellers heading to Stansted Airport this morning may need to seek alternative routes due to today’s rail disruption.
Here are the latest cancellations for the Greater Anglia service.
- 07:12 London Liverpool Street to Hertford East due 08:06
- 07:23 London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport due 08:13
- 08:30 Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street due 09:23
Greater Anglia and Stansted Express passengers advised to consider alternative routes
07:58 , Tamara DavisonGreater Anglia and Stansted Express passengers are being reminded that they can use their tickets on other services today.
This is due to an incident on the tracks that is expected to disrupt services until at least 9am.
Here are the options for alternative routes:
- Thameslink services between Cambridge and London St Pancras International, and on Great Northern services between Cambridge and London Kings Cross
- London Underground services between London Liverpool Street and London Kings Cross / London St Pancras International
Emergency services dealing with incident between Liverpool Street and Cheshunt
07:35 , Tamara DavisonNational Rail is reporting delays on trains running between London Liverpool Street and Cheshunt.
This is due to emergency services dealing with an incident on the tracks.
“Whilst teams attend the incident, trains may be delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled or diverted,” said National Rail.
“Staff are working closely with the British Transport Police and Network Rail to resume train operations as soon as possible. In the meantime, please be prepared for longer journey times than usual.”
Gaps of nearly 15 minutes on Piccadilly Line
07:25 , Tamara DavisonAccording to True Tube Status, there is currently a 13-minute gap on Eastbound Piccadilly Line services, and a 12 minute gap on trains heading Westbound.
This comes as teams work to fix a faulty track near Cockfosters that is causing delays across the line.
Traffic moving on M1 Northbound
07:10 , Tamara DavisonWe’ve got more on this morning’s crash on the M1 Northbound.
According to INRIX, the impacted vehicles have now been moved to the shoulder, and traffic is slowly moving past again.
Expect some delays after J4 A41 near Edgware and Harrow.
Welcome to today's travel news
06:54 , Tamara DavisonGood morning and welcome to today’s travel news across London.
Heading toward rush hour today, there is major travel disruption being reported on the London Underground’s Piccadilly Line.
Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates on London’s underground, trains, buses, and roads.
