Some Southeastern services into London were thrown into disarray on Wednesday morning due to a signalling fault.
Services have now returned to normal, following a number of cancelled or delayed trains.
Meanwhile, TfL has reported delays on Elizabeth, Victoria and Weaver lines.
Follow the latest updates below...
Reduced service between Longbridge and Redditch
09:49 , Arielle DombThere is a reduced service between Longbridge and Redditch expected until 2.30pm.
Trains running between these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 10 minutes.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
Disruption between London Liverpool Street and Hackney Downs
09:48The disruption between London Liverpool Street and Hackney Downs is expected until 11:00am.
Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised.
This is due to a fault on a train in the Bethnal Green area causing blockage on some lines.
Minor delays in the Weaver line.
09:46 , Arielle DombThere are minor delays in the Weaver line due to a faulty train at Liverpool Street Station.
There are also minor delays on the Elizabeth and Victoria lines. There is a good service on all other lines.
Introduction of trains to reduce overcrowding delayed
09:35 , Arielle DombA rail firm has admitted it does not know when a long-awaited £1billion fleet of new trains intended to ease overcrowding on services in and out of London Waterloo will all be running.
Find out more here.
Normal services between Gravesend and Ebbsfleet International
09:29 , Arielle DombThe disruption between Gravesend and Ebbsfleet International has now ended, following a fault with the signalling system
Minor delays in trains to St Pancras
09:24The 9.30am train from Stratford International is delayed by two minutes.
Train to Ramsgate delayed
09:20 , Arielle DombThe 9.14am train from Stratford International is delayed until 9.20am.
The new arrival time is 10.54am.
This is due to a fault with the signaling system.
Commuter delays
09:18Commuters say that the journey from Vauxhall Bridge Southbound from Victoria is “chaos”.
Vauxhall Bridge Southbound from Victoria is also chaos. @TfL @willnorman @MayorofLondon please revisit this. 15 minute journey on the bus now take 50 minutes
— Myattsfieldcyclist (@myfieldcyclist) March 19, 2025
Elizabeth line delays
09:14 , Arielle DombThere is a disruption in services between London Paddington and Heathrow/Reading expected until 12.00pm.
Trains may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 15 minutes.
This is due to urgent repairs to the track in the Ealing Broadway area.
Replacement buses due to National Rail disruption
09:11 , Arielle DombBuses are replacing trains between Newtown and Aberystwyth and between Machynlleth and Pwllheli until 9.00am on Friday 21 March.
Limited step-free access at Bond Street
09:09 , Arielle DombStep-free access is not available at Bond Street to and from the Marylebone Lane entrance due to a faulty lift.
TfL advises that customers use the entrance on Davies Street or Hanover Square instead.
Gravesend highspeed trains returning to normal services
09:07 , Arielle DombHighspeed trains via Gravesend are returning to normal services however there are still some delays and cancellations to trains via Faversham.
Services are expected to return to normal by 9.30am.
Moorgate step-free access
09:04 , Arielle DombStep-free access has been restored at Moorgate station, following a temporary closure due to a faulty lift.
Good service on the Bakerloo line
09:03 , Arielle DombA good service has resumed on the Bakerloo line.
There are still minor delays on the Victoria line. There is a good service on all other lines.
Delays at Stratford International
08:54 , Arielle DombThe 8.27am train from Statford International to Ramsgate is delayed until 8.56am.
The train is now expected to arrive at 10.34am.
Gravesend and Ebbsfleet International disruption
08:35The disruption in service between Gravesend and Ebbsfleet International is expected to clear by 9.30am, following a fault with the signalling system.
Good service on Bakerloo line
08:31There is now a good service on the Bakerloo line, following minor delays.
There are still minor delays on the Victoria line and Elizabeth line.
There is a good service on all other lines.
St Pancras train delays
08:25The 8.20 train from London St Pancras to Ramsgate (via Stratford International) has been delayed until 8.45am due to a fault with the signalling system.
Stratford train cancellations
08:23 , Arielle DombThe 8.29am train scheduled to run from Stratford International to London St Pancras has been canceled due to a fault with the signaling system.
Gatwick Airport and Purley trains disruption cleared
08:21Trains between Gatwick Airport and Purley trains are now running as scheduled, following a speed restriction over a defective track.
Victoria Line minor delays
08:17There are minor delays on the Victoria Line due to train cancellations.
There are also minor delays on the Bakerloo and Elizabeth Lines. There is a good service on all other lines.
District Line wait times
08:16Commuters complain of long wait times for the District Line which are not identified on TFL’s website.
Next @DistrictLine at Barons Court in 20 minutes and @tfl saying there’s a good service on the line. Seriously ?
— raskoblomov (@raskoblomov) March 19, 2025
Overcrowding on Elizabeth Line
08:09 , Overcrowding on Elizabeth Line at StratfordTfL customers complain about overcrowding on the Elizabeth Line at Stratford.
@TfL hi, terrible performance at Stratford on the Elizabeth Line. Driver of (what was 0728 from Chadwell Heath). Tried closing the doors when people getting on/off, lots of people got crushed, PTI not clear. Then held, zero info from staff including driver. Gave up after 10 mins.
— Corkyscrew1701 (@Corkyscrew1701) March 19, 2025
Minor delays on Bakerloo and Elizabeth lines
08:05 , Arielle DombThere are minor delines on the Bakerloo and Elizabeth lines.
This is due to a faulty train at Lambeth North and a customer incident between Shenfield and Whitechapel.
Northern Line wait times
08:05Commuters complain that wait times for the Northern Line are long, despite TFL’s website stating that there is a good service on the line.
Guys this is every day now. It’s rush hour in London and it’s 15 mins for a bank tube. 😩😱 and you’re calling it good service @TfL @northernlinebot pic.twitter.com/yD3sGmXaMb
— Shell 🐚⚽️🖤 (@RedRoseMichelle) March 19, 2025
Blackheath Tunnel closure
08:01 , Arielle DombNo trains are running between Charlton and Blackheath from May 18 to July 27.
This is due to tunnel repairs.
No trains between #Charlton & #Blackheath from 18 May to 27 July
— Southeastern (@Se_Railway) March 19, 2025
Our Alliance partner @NetworkRailSE is carrying out essential tunnel repairs to help reduce delays
More details on our website. pic.twitter.com/bJRwd7PuYq
Southeastern train is too hot, customer says
08:00 , Arielle DombSoutheastern customers complain that trains are too hot and windows do not open.
@Se_Railway absolutely outrageous, I’m on the 7:51 from WLI to CST and ALL the windows are glued shut and it’s hot. We need air!!!!!! Carriage 63332 #Southeastern
— Anna Thurman (@AnnaThurmanLDN) March 19, 2025
Aldgate East reopened.
07:58 , Arielle DombAldgate East station has reopened.
The station closed on Tuesday night due to an unavailability of station staff.
Gravesend service resumes
07:54 , Arielle DombHighspeed trains will resume running normally via Gravesend after staff completed the final checks.
The first trains will be the 8.00am Faversham to St Pancras train and the 8.11am Strood to St Pancras train.
Engineering works are taking place this weekend on Southeastern lines.
There will be replacement light night trains between Ebbsfleet and Ashford.
On Sunday, engineering work will affect journeys via Greenwich, Otford and Meopham.
Find out more here.
🚧👷Engineering work this weekend, Sat 22 and Sun 23 March
— Southeastern (@Se_Railway) March 19, 2025
Buses replace late night trains between #Ebbsfleet and #Ashford on Saturday, and all day Sunday
🚌Also on Sunday, engineering work affects journeys via #Greenwich, #Otford and #Meopham.
More info: https://t.co/UM74ybaMbE pic.twitter.com/1DVhhuWcyj
London beats New York on post-pandemic transport
07:42 , Arielle DombLondon’s public transport system has outperformed New York’s in terms of its recovery from the pandemic, according to a new analysis of global cities.
Read more here.
Moorgate step-free access limited
07:40 , Arielle DombStep-free access is not available at Moorgate station to the eastbound Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines due to a faulty lift.
TFL advisers that customers call 0343 222 1234 if you need help planning your journey.
Canada Water step-free access
07:39Step-free access is restored at Canada Water station.
Access was temporarily unavailable between the ticket hall and the Jubilee line and southbound Windrush line platforms due to a faulty lift.
Customer frustration
07:35 , Arielle DombOn Tuesday night, March 18, customers expressed frustration that trains were canceled from St Pancras, causing significant inconvenience.
Hello, can you confirm that we will be able to get our money back for the delays tonight? All trains cancelled and station entrance closed when I arrived at St Pancras, had to uber home with 2 strangers and double the cost, so didn’t use my ticket.
— Flo (@Kaiirel) March 18, 2025
Gravesend disruption
07:31 , Arielle DombThe disruption between Gravesend and Ebbsfleet International is expected until 10.00am, according to National Rail.
Gatwick Airport and East Croydon services disruption
07:30 , Arielle DombThere is a disruption in services between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon, expected until 9.15am.
Trains running between these stations may be revised or delayed by up to 15 minutes.
The disruption is caused by a defective track, meaning that some lines towards Purley are blocked.
Goodge Street station closed
07:28 , Arielle DombGoodge Street station is closed due to the unavailability of station staff.
Alternate routes
07:27 , Arielle DombNational Rail have announced that those affected by the Gravesend disruption can use their ticket on other London transport services.
🎟️#Gravesend - You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services:
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) March 19, 2025
💠London Underground between our London terminals, and also between Stratford and central London
💠Fastrack Buses between Gravesend and Ebbsfleet
💠Thameslink services between Rainham and London
Trains running between Gravesend and Ebbsfleet.
07:23 , Arielle DombStaff have successfully carried out a process to allow trains to run between Gravesend and Ebbsfleet.
The first train expected to run is the 8:11am service from Strood to St Pancras.
Staff onsite
07:20 , Arielle DombStaff are onsite at Gravesend investigating the signaling problem, according to Southeastern.
Highspeed services via Gravesend are still suspended.
Welcome
07:18 , Arielle DombGood morning and welcome to The Standard’s travel blog.
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