Tube & Rail
Underground, Elizabeth line, DLR, Overground and National Rail across London.
445 stories · page 21 of 23
Tube & Rail · LondonNorthern line suspended at Edgware after signal failure
Northern line services were suspended between Golders Green and Edgware from 07:45 on 12 October after a signal failure near Brent Cross. London Underground said replacement buses are running, but warned of severe delays across the line.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 51 · Hype 70- Tube & Rail · London
Southwark Tube closes early for four weeks of construction work
Southwark Tube station will close to Jubilee line passengers for several hours each weekday evening from 22 July 2025 for nearly four weeks. The closure supports construction work above the station, with no alternative step-free access available during the works.
London5 min readTrust 56 · Craft 67 · Hype 12 
Tube & Rail · South LondonLewes derailment shuts Southern trains to London Victoria until 22:00
A train derailed near Lewes station on 13 August 2026, closing lines to London Victoria and coastal towns. British Transport Police confirmed the incident, with services suspended until 22:00 while emergency crews work at the scene.
South London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Tube & Rail · LondonEvery Tube line delayed as 36°C heat halts London services
All London Underground lines experienced delays on 13 August 2026 due to extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 36°C. Transport for London advised passengers to carry water and check service updates before travelling. No injuries were reported, but some stations closed temporarily.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
Tube & Rail · LondonEight Tube lines face severe delays across London this morning
Severe delays affected eight London Underground lines today, disrupting travel for thousands of commuters. Northern and Piccadilly lines, critical for Barnet residents, were among the worst hit. Transport for London has not yet confirmed the cause or expected resolution time.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 75
Tube & Rail · HeathrowElizabeth line to Heathrow hit by power failure, delays up to 60 minutes
A power failure between Paddington and Heathrow has caused cancellations and delays of up to 60 minutes on the Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express. Disruption is expected until at least 3pm on 13 August 2026. Passengers can use alternative services without extra charge.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70
Tube & Rail · LondonFacial recognition cameras to trial at London Underground stations for four months
British Transport Police will begin a four-month trial of live facial recognition cameras at selected London Underground stations. The technology will compare passengers' faces against a watchlist of individuals wanted for offences including sexual assault and knife crime. Images of non-matches will be deleted immediately.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 80 · Hype 18
Tube & Rail · North London18-year-old arrested after knife threat on Metropolitan line train at Harrow
An 18-year-old man was arrested at Harrow-on-the-Hill station after allegedly threatening another passenger with a knife on a Metropolitan line train. A police officer sustained minor injuries during the arrest. The suspect became unwell and was briefly hospitalised but remains in custody.
North London3 min readTrust 66 · Craft 60 · Hype 15
Tube & Rail · LondonNight Tube photographer’s 1990s zine released after 30-year delay
A photographer who documented London Underground passengers between 1992 and 1995 has released a zine of his work, showing late-night crowds before the Night Tube began in 2016. Mark McEvoy’s images, taken on Fridays and Saturdays around 11 pm, depict punks, partiers and commuters in the final years of the last train rush.
London5 min readTrust 48 · Craft 69 · Hype 15
Tube & Rail · East LondonArmed police cause Central line delays after Stratford station incident
Passengers on the Central line faced delays this morning after armed officers responded to an incident at Stratford station. Transport for London confirmed the disruption lasted 45 minutes, with no injuries reported. The cause of the alert remains unclear, while services have since resumed.
East London5 min readTrust 30 · Craft 30 · Hype 35
Tube & Rail · LondonChiltern Railways cuts London to Birmingham trains as heat hits 38°C
Chiltern Railways will run a reduced timetable between London Marylebone and Birmingham Moor Street on Thursday due to extreme heat, with off-peak services cut to one per hour. East Midlands Railway has cancelled trains between Nottingham and Worksop after midday, warning passengers to travel only if essential.
London4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 74 · Hype 28
Tube & Rail · Central LondonNorthern line southbound suspended after incident at Camden Town
A customer incident has halted southbound Northern line trains between Camden Town and Battersea Power Station via Charing Cross. Transport for London says bus and Thameslink tickets are valid on alternative routes, but full service resumption time is unknown.
Central London4 min readTrust 40 · Craft 80 · Hype 32
Tube & Rail · LondonJubilee line suspended between Willesden Green and Stanmore after fire alert
A fire alert at Wembley Park station on 12 August 2026 has suspended Jubilee line services between Willesden Green and Stanmore. TfL is accepting bus tickets for affected passengers. Delays also reported on Bakerloo, Elizabeth, Central and Mildmay lines.
London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Tube & Rail · LondonReedham swing bridge repairs force bus replacement on Norwich-Lowestoft line
Passengers travelling between Norwich and Lowestoft on 29 and 30 August must use rail replacement buses while engineers repair the swing bridge at Reedham. Greater Anglia confirmed the disruption, though most East Anglia services remain open for the August bank holiday weekend.
London4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 80 · Hype 32
Tube & Rail · North LondonClifford Wilby convicted of harassing Stella Creasy on Victoria line train
Clifford Wilby was convicted at Westminster Magistrates' Court of harassing MP Stella Creasy on a Victoria line train between Walthamstow Central and Finsbury Park. The court heard Wilby blocked Creasy’s exit, shouted at her, and ignored requests to stop before passengers intervened. Sentencing is due on 8 September 2026.
North London5 min readTrust 56 · Craft 85 · Hype 18
Tube & Rail · North LondonWeeknd Wembley concerts to disrupt Tube and rail services in August 2026
Thousands of fans attending The Weeknd’s Wembley Stadium concerts on 14-19 August 2026 will face engineering works on London Northwestern Railway and crowded Tube services. Brent Council will fine illegally parked vehicles near the venue, while TfL advises checking live updates before travel.
North London5 min readTrust 44 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Tube & Rail · LondonDistrict line hit by severe delays after track fault near Gunnersbury
Passengers on the District line face severe delays after a track fault near Gunnersbury station caused major disruption. Transport for London has urged travellers to use alternative routes while repairs are carried out, with no clear timeline for service resumption.
London5 min readTrust 30 · Craft 30 · Hype 70
Tube & Rail · HeathrowHeathrow tunnel water leak shuts Elizabeth line to terminals until 12 August
A water leak forced the closure of a tunnel linking Hayes & Harlington to Heathrow on 11 August 2026, disrupting Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express services. National Rail warned major disruption would last until the end of service on 12 August, advising passengers to use the Piccadilly line or buses instead.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Tube & Rail · East Londonc2c suspends Basildon line trains for five nights of engineering works
c2c has suspended train services on the Basildon and Ockendon lines for engineering works starting 10 August. Replacement buses will operate between Stanford-le-Hope and Pitsea, while Basildon line trains will terminate at Laindon. Further diversions are planned for 15 August.
East London5 min readTrust 36 · Craft 60 · Hype 15- Tube & Rail · London
Tube and DLR passengers can claim fare refunds after 15-minute delays
Transport for London refunds the single pay-as-you-go fare for Tube and DLR journeys delayed by 15 minutes or more due to reasons within its control. Claims must be made within 28 days, but passengers should wait 48 hours as refunds may be issued automatically. Strike action is excluded.
London5 min readTrust 46 · Craft 85 · Hype 28