Northern line suspended at Edgware after signal failure
London Underground confirms no trains running north of Golders Green until further notice
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Northern line trains stopped running north of Golders Green at 07:45 this morning after a signal failure near Brent Cross. London Underground confirmed the suspension affects all stations between Golders Green and Edgware, including Brent Cross, Hendon Central, Colindale, Burnt Oak and Edgware.
A spokesperson for Transport for London told London Travel News that replacement buses are operating between Golders Green and Edgware. They added that severe delays should be expected across the entire Northern line while engineers work to resolve the fault.
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Impact on Barnet residents
Edgware and Burnt Oak stations are closed to Tube passengers. National Rail services at Mill Hill Broadway remain unaffected, but London Underground said there is no direct interchange available between the replacement buses and Thameslink trains.
Barnet Council has not issued any travel advice beyond the standard TfL alerts. A council officer said the authority is monitoring the situation but has no plans to open additional park-and-ride sites or extend bus services.
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What happens next
London Underground said engineers are on site but gave no estimate for when full service will resume. Passengers are advised to check TfL’s website or the TfL Go app for real-time updates.
The last major signal failure on this section of the Northern line occurred in June 2023 and lasted eight hours. TfL has not confirmed whether today’s fault is related to the same infrastructure.
Questions this report answers
+Which stations are closed on the Northern line?
All stations between Golders Green and Edgware are closed to Tube passengers. This includes Brent Cross, Hendon Central, Colindale, Burnt Oak and Edgware. Replacement buses are running between these stations.
+How long will the Northern line suspension last?
Transport for London has not given an estimate for when full service will resume. Engineers are on site, but no timeline has been provided. Passengers should check TfL’s website for updates.
+Are there replacement buses for the Northern line?
Yes, London Underground is running replacement buses between Golders Green and Edgware. However, there is no direct interchange with Thameslink services at Mill Hill Broadway.
+Has Barnet Council issued any travel advice?
Barnet Council has not issued any additional travel advice beyond the standard TfL alerts. The council said it is monitoring the situation but has no plans to extend bus services or open park-and-ride sites.
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