National rail services are running with multiple delays on Wednesday morning.
A fault on a train at New Malden has caused some lines towards Wimbledon to be blocked, resulting in delays by up to 15 minutes between the two stations.
There is also disruption on various Southeastern routes impacting late-night trains, due to planned engineering works.
At 7.20am, TfL had good service on all lines apart from the District and Hammersmith & City lines, where there were minor delays (between Upminster and Tower Hill westbound on the District and between Barking and Liverpool Street on the Hammersmith & City).
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Minor delays on the Central Line
Wednesday 26 March 2025 10:42Minor delays continue to impact the Central Line.
An animal on the track slowed down proceedings, according to TfL.
The incident happened between Epping and Leytonstone.
Traffic due to Borough and TfL works
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:58 , Arielle DombTraffic is slow on the A310 northbound approaching the borough works with tailbacks to Cleveland Road. It is also slow towards the A316 eastbound with delays to Whitton Road.
A13 traffic
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:55 , Arielle DombWestbound traffic is slow on the A13 from Prince Regents Lane Underpass.
A5201 delays
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:53 , Arielle DombThere is slow eastbound traffic on Old Street towards Great Eastern Street.
A4 traffic
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:52 , Arielle DombEastbound traffic on Knightsbridge is slow towards Sloane Street, according to TfL.
TfL bans non-folding e-bikes
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:49 , Arielle DombNon-folding e-bikes will be banned on the TfL network from March 31.
TfL said the decision was made to "ensure the safety of customers and staff,” following the explosion of an e-bike into flames on a Tube station.
Upminster and Barking disruption
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:48 , Arielle DombThe disruption between Upminster and Barking is expected to last until 12.15pm.
Trains may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 25 minutes.
This is due to damage to the overhead wires between Upminster and Barking.
Good service on all TfL lines
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:46 , Arielle DombAt 9.45am, there was a good service on all TfL lines.
TfL book swaps
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:41 , Arielle DombTfL is working with London Fire Brigade to re-introduce book swaps in the Underground, according to The Bookseller.
Sadiq Khan accused of 'backtracking'
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:30 , Arielle DombSadiq Khan has been accused of 'backtracking' on his 2021 promise to ban gambling adverts from the Tube.
Read more here.
Bank station escalator disruption
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:23 , Arielle DombThere is no up escalator in service between the Central / Northern line and the District line at Bank station.
Central London Red Routes serious delays
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:22 , Arielle DombThere are serious delays on Central London Red Routes.
Traffic is queuing on Old Street eastbound with delays back towards Great Eastern Street.
A316 delays
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:20 , Arielle DombThere are serious delays on the A316.
Traffic is slow eastbound with delays back to Whitton Road.
Shepherd's Bush LU reduced escalator service
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:19There is a reduced escalator service at Shepherd's Bush LU (Central Line) station due to a fault.
A13 delays
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:18 , Arielle DombThere are serious delays on the A13.
Westbound traffic is slow moving from Prince Regents Lane Underpass.
Knightsbridge station reduced escalator service
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:16 , Arielle DombThere is a reduced escalator service at Knightsbridge station due to a planned maintenance.
Blackhorse Road Station reduced escalator service
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:14 , Arielle DombThere is a reduced escalator service at Blackhorse Road Station due to a planned maintenance.
London Bridge station reduced escalator service
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:12 , Arielle DombThere is a reduced escalator service at London Bridge station due to a fault.
Manor House station reduced escalator service
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:10 , Arielle DombThere is a reduced escalator service at Manor House station due to a fault.
Vauxhall LU Station reduced escalator service
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:08 , Arielle DombThere is a reduced escalator service at Vauxhall LU Station due to a fault.
Good service resumed on the Circle line
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:07 , Arielle DombThere is now a good service on the Circle line.
There is good service on all other lines apart from the Metropolitan line, where there are minor delays.
Delays on the Circle and Metropolitan lines
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:06 , Arielle DombThere are minor delays on the Circle and Metropolitan lines.
There is a good service on all other lines.
Whitechapel and Stratford services
Wednesday 26 March 2025 09:01 , Arielle DombTrains have returned to normal after an earlier fault with the signalling system between Whitechapel and Stratford.
Tube tickets shock
Wednesday 26 March 2025 08:59Passengers who use cash for the Tube pay three times more in fares for the same journey than those using smartphones.
Read more here.
Four year wait for Elizabeth line safety upgrade
Wednesday 26 March 2025 08:48 , Arielle DombAn essential safety upgrade to lower the Elizabeth line tracks at Ealing Broadway won't start for at least four years, despite having caused multiple serious injuries.
Read more here.
Congestion in Purley
Wednesday 26 March 2025 08:46 , Arielle Domb“Severe congestion in Purley this morning” due to roadworks, says one commuter. “Why aren’t these carried out during off-peak hours?”
Severe congestion in Purley this morning — Foxley Lane and surrounding roads at a standstill due to temporary traffic lights and roadworks. Why aren’t these carried out during off-peak hours? Poor planning causing unnecessary delays. @CroydonCouncil @TfL
— Taraivini Wati (@wati_xo) March 26, 2025
Exeter St Davids and Eggesford alternate routes
Wednesday 26 March 2025 08:42Customers travelling between Exeter St Davids and Eggesford are advised that they can take the Great Western Railway which will operate a two hourly train service between the stations.
Road transport has been requested; updates will follow.
No trains between Eggesford and Barnstaple
Wednesday 26 March 2025 08:39There are no trains between Eggesford and Barnstaple until around 3.00pm.
Trains running between Exeter Central/Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple will be cancelled or revised, operating between Exeter Central / Exeter St Davids and Eggesford only.
This is due to a points failure at Barnstaple, preventing trains running to and from this station.
Offense caused by TFL sign
Wednesday 26 March 2025 08:36 , Arielle DombCommuters at West Ealing station complain about a sign that reads “depression isn’t real.”
@TfL what is this awfully unhelpful sign doing at West Ealing station? It says depression ‘isn’t real’ and puts blame on those who suffer. Please remove this asap! #mentalhealthawareness #tfl #mentalhealth #depression pic.twitter.com/8pmM93KYN7
— Helen Graham (@HelenGr10456178) March 26, 2025
Liverpool Central and Sandhills services
Wednesday 26 March 2025 08:33 , Arielle DombThe signalling fault between Liverpool Central and Sandhills has been rectified, allowing all lines to reopen.
Services may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.
Manchester Picadilly and Ashburys disruption
Wednesday 26 March 2025 08:31Customers affected by the Manchester Picadilly and Ashburys disruption ask for communication following route disruptions.
I’m on the 15:30 from Manchester picadilly to camarthen (I need to go to Neath) I have been stuck in Hereford for an hour and now im told this train is terminating at Cardiff, what next? I appreciate a train has broken down but I just want some communication cos I want to go home
— emfarl (@EmFarl) March 26, 2025
Northern Rail disruption
Wednesday 26 March 2025 08:28 , Arielle DombThe disruption to Northern Rail services between Liverpool Central and Sandhills is expected to last until 10.00am.
Services may be cancelled or delayed by up to 10 minutes.
Delays on the Metropolitan line
Wednesday 26 March 2025 08:26There are minor delays on the Metropolitan line between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Aldgate due to a signalling problem at Wembley Park. There is a good service on the rest of the line.
There are still delays on the District and Circle lines, but a good service on all other lines.
Circle line delays
Wednesday 26 March 2025 08:23Commuters complain about long wait times on the Circle line.
@TfL what is your definition of “a good service” on Circle Line please? Is waiting for 30 mins for a Circle Line tube from Liverpool Street to Embankment good?
— Elaine Smith (@emr853) March 26, 2025
Doesn’t feel like it to me 🤷🏻♀️#circleline #tfl #london#commuterlife
Delays on the Circle line.
Wednesday 26 March 2025 08:21 , Arielle DombThere are minor delays on the Circle line clockwise due to train cancellations.
There are still minor delays on the District line, but a good service on all other lines.
Whitechapel and Stratford services
Wednesday 26 March 2025 08:19 , Arielle DombLines have reopened following a signalling fault between Whitechapel and Stratford.
Delays by up to 15 minutes can be expected until 9.00am.
Bus crash
Wednesday 26 March 2025 08:18Three people were hurt in a double-decker bus crash near St Paul’s Cathedral on Monday afternoon.
Investigations are ongoing.
Manchester Piccadilly and Ashburys lines reopened
Wednesday 26 March 2025 08:14 , Arielle DombThe faulty train at Ashburys has been moved, allowing trains to resume services.
Delays of up to 15 minutes can be expected as the service recovers.
Upminister service
Wednesday 26 March 2025 08:12 , Arielle DombThe line has now reopened following disruptions caused by damage to the overhead wires between Upminster and Barking earlier today.
Trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised as normal service resumes.
Overground rebranding
Wednesday 26 March 2025 07:56 , Arielle DombWhich names were rejected for the rebranding of London’s Overground lines?
Find out here.
Bus delays
Wednesday 26 March 2025 07:53Commuters complain about slow services on the 14 bus route towards Russel Square.
@tfl 18 minutes later STILL waiting for a 14 …. This is a joke !! Bring back the 414 !! https://t.co/wBTe6Cwsj2 pic.twitter.com/WwvpVRIQ8F
— Beverly Guest💜 (@yorkiepuddings) March 26, 2025
Northern Rail disruptions
Wednesday 26 March 2025 07:50 , Arielle DombNorthern Rail services between Liverpool Central and Moorfields are disrupted, following a signalling fault.
Trains may be cancelled or delayed up to 10 minutes. The disruption is expected to clear at 9.30am.
Delays between New Malden and Wimbledon
Wednesday 26 March 2025 07:47The disruption between New Malden and Wimbledon is expected to last until 10.00am.
Good service on the Hammersmith and City line.
Wednesday 26 March 2025 07:46 , Arielle DombThere is now a good service on the Hammersmith and City line.
There is a good service on all other lines apart from the Picadilly Line, where there are minor delays.
M40 reopened
Wednesday 26 March 2025 07:45 , Arielle DombThe M40 has reopened following a crash on Monday night that killed two people.
Delays between Grays and Barking via Upminster
Wednesday 26 March 2025 07:36 , Arielle DombDamage to the overhead wires between Grays and Barking via Upminster has disrupted services between these stations.
Trains will be cancelled, delayed and revised, with disruptions expected until 10.15am.
Delays between Liverpool Central and Moorfields
Wednesday 26 March 2025 07:35 , Arielle DombA fault with the signalling system between Liverpool Central and Moorfields has disrupted services between the two stations, resulting in cancellations and delays by up to 10 minutes.
Disruptions are expected until 9.30am.
Alternate routes between Manchester Picadilly and Ashburys
Wednesday 26 March 2025 07:31 , Arielle DombCustomers affected by the disruptions between Manchester Picadilly and Ashburys can use their ticket on TransPennine Express services between Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield at no extra cost.
Langdon Park Station limited step free-access
Wednesday 26 March 2025 07:29Step-free access is not available at Langdon Park Station due to a faulty lift.
Manchester Piccadilly and Ashburys delays
Wednesday 26 March 2025 07:26 , Arielle DombThere is a disruption between Manchester Piccadilly and Ashburys expected until 09.00am, following reports of a faulty train at Ashburys.
Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
National Rail disruptions
Wednesday 26 March 2025 07:24 , Arielle DombDelays between New Malden and Wimbledon are expected to clear by 8.30am.
Meanwhile, there will be no trains between Eggesford and Barnstaple until about 10.30am.
Transport Blog 26/03
Wednesday 26 March 2025 07:20 , Arielle DombNational rail services are running with multiple delays on Wednesday morning.
A fault on a train at New Malden has caused some lines towards Wimbledon to be blocked, resulting in delays by up to 15 minutes between the two stations.
Meanwhile, trains between Exeter Central/Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple are being cancelled or revised, due to a points failure at Barnstaple.
There is also disruption on various Southeastern routes impacting late-night trains, due to planned engineering works.
At 7.20am, TfL had good service on all lines apart from the District and Hammersmith & City lines, where there were minor delays (between Upminster and Tower Hill westbound on the District and between Barking and Liverpool Street on the Hammersmith & City).
