London travel news LIVE: Rush hour delays to Overground and some Underground services
Commuters have been hit with delays to several Tube services during rush hour on Monday evening.
There is minor disruption on the Overground between Willesden Junction and Stratford.
On the Underground, the Central and Piccadilly Lines are both delayed.
Meanwhile, around 150 M25 maintenance workers employed by Balfour Beatty are being balloted for strike action over pay, Unite said.
The workers, who are responsible for the maintenance of the entire M25, are angry at Balfour Beatty’s pay offer of 3.4 per cent. With the real rate of inflation, RPI, at 4.9 per cent this is a real terms pay cut. Increasing tensions, is the fact that the workers also received a below inflation pay rise last year.
The workers will begin balloting this week and the vote will close on March 12, with industrial action expected soon after.
Live updates below...
Key Points
Good morning
Monday 19 February 2024 07:16 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Good morning, and welcome to the Standard’s live travel blog.
We’ll be bringing you all the latest updates throughout the day on issues affecting trains, buses and roads in and around the capital.
List of train services affected by King's Cross engineering work
Monday 19 February 2024 07:19 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Major engineering works that began on Saturday are affecting trains to and from King’s Cross today.
The work is taking place between King’s Cross and Peterborough, and is due to carry on into Tuesday.
Routes affected are:
Great Northern trains running between King’s Cross and Ely, Cambridge, and Peterborough
Grand Central services between Sunderland and Bradford Interchange and King’s Cross
Hull Trains running between Beverley and Hull, and King’s Cross
Lumo trains between Edinburgh and King’s Cross
Thameslink between Peterborough and London King’s Cross / Horsham / Brighton; and also between Cambridge and Brighton
LNER between Inverness / Aberdeen / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh / Newcastle / York / Skipton / Bradford Forster Square / Harrogate / Leeds / Lincoln and London King’s Cross
Minor delays on Piccadilly Line
Monday 19 February 2024 07:38 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks
TfL says there are minor delays on the Piccadilly Line eastbound between Hammersmith and Arnos Grove, while it deals with a “passenger incident” at South Kensington.
There are also minor delays on the Central Line due to an ongoing shortage of trains.
Piccadilly Line delays upgraded to 'severe'
Monday 19 February 2024 07:57 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks
The Piccadilly Line is now experiencing ‘severe’ delays eastbound between Hammersmith and Cockfosters, due to the earlier customer incident at South Kensington, says TfL.
Minor delays remain on the Central Line.
Hackney Road remains shut after teen stabbed to death
Monday 19 February 2024 08:23 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks
The A1208 Hackney Road is still shut this morning, after a 17-year-old was stabbed to death on Saturday night.
Police have launched a murder investigation after the incident, which happened near the road’s junction with Cremer Street shortly before 11pm.
Hackney Road has been shut both ways near the scene since late on Saturday.
No more severe delays on Piccadilly Line
Monday 19 February 2024 09:16 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks
TfL says severe delays that were affecting the majority of the Piccadilly Line eastbound earlier are now over.
There are still minor delays westbound, but a good service running eastbound.
There are also still minor delays on the Central Line due to an ongoing trains shortage.
Which services are affected by King's Cross engineering works?
Monday 19 February 2024 10:15 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Major engineering works are affecting trains to and from King’s Cross today.
The works began on Saturday and are expected to continue into Tuesday.
Here’s a reminder of the services affected:
Great Northern trains running between King’s Cross and Ely, Cambridge, and Peterborough
Grand Central services between Sunderland and Bradford Interchange and King’s Cross
Hull Trains running between Beverley and Hull, and King’s Cross
Lumo trains between Edinburgh and King’s Cross
Thameslink between Peterborough and London King’s Cross / Horsham / Brighton; and also between Cambridge and Brighton
LNER between Inverness / Aberdeen / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh / Newcastle / York / Skipton / Bradford Forster Square / Harrogate / Leeds / Lincoln and London King’s Cross
Track fault causes severe delays on Elizabeth Line
Monday 19 February 2024 11:41 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks
A track fault at Acton Main Line is causing severe delays on the Elizabeth Line, between Paddington and Heathrow terminals, warns TfL.
There are also minor delays on the District Line between Barking and Tower Hill westbound due to train cancellations.
There are also minor delays on the Piccadilly Line between Acton Town and Uxbridge due to an earlier “customer incident” at South Kensington, says TfL.
An ongoing train shortage is also causing minor delays on the Central Line.
Metropolitan Line part suspended
Monday 19 February 2024 12:23 , Matt Watts
There is currently no service southbound on the Metropolitan Line between Northwick Park and Preston Road due to a points failure at Wembley Park.
Transport for London says there is a good service on the rest of the line.
Disruption to Overground in south London
Monday 19 February 2024 12:28 , Matt Watts
Disruption to London Overground services between New Cross Gate and West Croydon expected until 1.30pm, Transport for London has said.
National Rail said a fault with the signalling system at Sydenham is causing the disruption to journeys between the stations.
Services may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised to terminate at New Cross Gate. Trains may also be diverted to Crystal Palace.
Good service restored on Metropolitan Line
Monday 19 February 2024 12:37 , Matt Watts
Transport for London has said a good service has returned across the Metropolitan Line after an earlier points failure at Wembley Park caused disruption.
M25 disruption looms as road maintenance workers ballot for strike
Monday 19 February 2024 14:01 , Daniel Keane
Around 150 M25 maintenance workers employed by Balfour Beatty are being balloted for strike action over pay, Unite has said.
The union claimed that workers had been offered a pay rise of 3.4 per cent.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Balfour Beatty is an immensely profitable company that can afford to put forward an offer that reflects rising living costs. Its M25 workers have Unite’s total backing in demanding a fair pay rise.”
The workers will begin balloting this week and the vote will close on 12 March, with industrial action expected soon after.
Severe delays on Elizabeth Line
Monday 19 February 2024 15:25 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Severe delays are affecting the Elizabeth Line between Paddington and Heathrow Airport terminals.
Minor delays are also affecting the Elizabeth Line between Hayes and Harlington, and Reading.
TfL says this is due to a signal failure at West Ealing, which it is working to fix.
Minor delays to the Overground
Monday 19 February 2024 16:27 , Jordan King
There are currently minor delays between Willesden Junction and Stratford while TfL fixes signal failures at Sydenham and Stratford - good service on the rest of the line.
Minor delays to the Central Line
Monday 19 February 2024 16:29 , Jordan King
There are minor delays to the Central Line because of a shortage of trains.
Read here for more details about this chronic issue.
What you need to know for your commute home: Tube, Overground, Elizabeth line, DLR and Tram
Monday 19 February 2024 16:36 , Jordan King
The Standard is still updating you on travel news around London, stay with us to keep on top of your route home this afternoon.
What you need to know about Tube, Overground, Elizabeth line, DLR and Tram
Central Line: Minor delays to the whole line
Elizabeth Line: Severe delays between Hayes & Harlington and Reading
London Overground: Minor delays between Willesden Junction and Stratford
Piccadilly Line: Minor delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge
Tram: No service/ replacement buses between Reeves Corner and Sandilands
What you need to know for your commute home: Major engineering work between Peterborough/Royston and London Kings Cross
Monday 19 February 2024 17:04 , Jordan King
Routes affected:
Grand Central between Sunderland / Bradford Interchange and London Kings Cross
Great Northern between Ely / Cambridge / Peterborough and London Kings Cross
Hull Trains between Beverley / Hull and London Kings Cross
LNER between Inverness / Aberdeen / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh / Newcastle / York / Skipton / Bradford Forster Square / Harrogate / Leeds / Lincoln and London Kings Cross
Lumo between Edinburgh and London Kings Cross
Thameslink between Peterborough and London Kings Cross / Horsham / Brighton; and also between Cambridge and Brighton
You can check your specific journey here.
What you need to know for your commute home: Disruption between Reading and London Paddington
Monday 19 February 2024 17:06 , Jordan King
Routes affected:
Elizabeth line between Reading and Abbey Wood
Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads / Cardiff Central / Hereford / Didcot Parkway / Newbury / Oxford and London Paddington
Heathrow Express between Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Paddington
Lines have technically reopened (after a fault with a signalling system) but disruption is still expected until 5.30pm.
Trains running between Reading and London Paddington may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or cancelled.
Minor delays to the Bakerloo Line
Monday 19 February 2024 17:10 , Jordan King
There are minor delays between Queen's Park and Elephant & Castle due to a customer incident at Baker Street - good service on the rest of the line.
Bakerloo Line no longer delayed
Monday 19 February 2024 17:29 , Jordan King
The Bakerloo Line has now returned to a good service.
Change to Elizabeth Line delays
Monday 19 February 2024 17:49 , Jordan King
The Elizabeth Line is facing minor delays between Paddington and Heathrow terminals/Reading while TfL fixes a signal failure at Hanwell - good service on the rest of the line.
Earlier this afternoon, the line was hit with severe delays between Hayes & Harlington and Reading but this has cleared up now.
Elizabeth Line no longer delayed
Monday 19 February 2024 19:04 , Jordan King
The Elizabeth Line has returned to a good service.
Piccadilly Line part suspended:
Monday 19 February 2024 19:07 , Jordan King
There is no service between Acton Town and Uxbridge while TfL fixes a faulty train at South Harrow.
Changes to the Piccadilly Line disruption
Monday 19 February 2024 20:51 , Jordan King
The Piccadilly Line is severely delayed between Acton Town and Uxbridge due to an earlier faulty train and there are minor delays on the rest of the line.
London Overground no longer delayed
Monday 19 February 2024 20:55 , Jordan King
The London Overground is now running a good service.
Southern trains affected by engineering work is taking place between Purley and Gatwick Airport via Redhill
Monday 19 February 2024 21:06 , Jordan King
Engineering work is taking place between Purley and Gatwick Airport via Redhill, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
From 11.45pm until the end of service each night (from today to Thursday) trains that usually run via Redhill will be diverted, not calling at stations via Redhill.
Replacement buses will run between East Croydon / Purley and Horley / Gatwick / Horsham via Redhill.
Amended late night trains between Clapham Junction/Shephered Bush and Watford Junction
Monday 19 February 2024 21:09 , Jordan King
Southern trains between East Croydon / Clapham Junction and Watford Junction because of engineering work taking place between London Victoria and Balham.
The following changes are taking place:
The 10:10pm East Croydon to Watford Junction service will terminate at Shepherds Bush.
The 11:42pm Watford Junction to Clapham Junction service will not run.
You can use London Overground/London Northwestern Railways to complete your journey.
Good night
Monday 19 February 2024 21:17 , Jordan King
That concludes The Standard’s coverage of London’s travel news for the night, check back in with us tomorrow morning for more.
