Central line suspended westbound between Liverpool Street and White City
A casualty on the track has led to significant disruption, with alternative routes advised.
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A casualty on the track has led to a westbound suspension on the Central line, affecting services between Liverpool Street and White City. Severe delays are reported on the remainder of the line, and Transport for London (TfL) advises passengers to check travel plans and allow additional time.
Alternative Travel Options
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TfL has confirmed that tickets are valid on a range of alternative transport options. These include London buses, the Elizabeth line, and the Liberty line. Rail services accepting TfL tickets are Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway, and Greater Anglia.
For passengers needing to travel between Liverpool Street and White City, the Hammersmith & City line or the Circle line can be used. A journey on the Hammersmith & City line from Liverpool Street to Wood Lane is estimated to take around 25 minutes. From Wood Lane, a seven-minute walk leads to White City, making the total journey time approximately 34 minutes. The Circle line offers a similar journey time of 34 minutes.
A bus-only journey is considerably longer. One identified route using buses 8, 98, 94, SL8, and 220 is estimated by TfL to take approximately one hour and 31 minutes. Passengers should also be aware that some bus services near Newgate Street are currently subject to diversions due to ongoing borough works, which may add further time to travel.
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Questions this report answers
+Why is the Central line suspended?
The Central line is suspended westbound between Liverpool Street and White City because emergency services are dealing with a casualty on the track. This incident is causing severe delays on the rest of the line.
+What are the alternative routes available?
Passengers can use the Hammersmith & City line or Circle line between Liverpool Street and Wood Lane, followed by a walk to White City. Tickets are also accepted on London buses, the Elizabeth line, and services from Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway, and Greater Anglia.
+How long will a bus journey take?
A bus-only journey using routes 8, 98, 94, SL8 and 220 is estimated to take around one hour and 31 minutes. This estimate does not account for potential delays from diversions on Newgate Street.
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