Commuters are facing huge disruption on the Tube and Overground on Friday morning.
By 7.55am, as many as four different lines were either suspended or partially suspended.
The Circle line was shut due to a signal failure at Whitechapel, which also sparked severe delays on the District line, before reopening with severe delays.
The same problem caused the Hammersmith and City line to be suspended between Liverpool Street and Barking, before also reopening with delays.
Meanwhile the Central line was partially suspended between Loughton and Epping due to a “security alert”, before reopening with minor delays.
The London Overground has been hit with two partial suspensions: between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction due to a track fault at Kensington (Olympia), and between Sydenham and West Croydon after a points failure at Norwood Junction.
Follow the latest developments below…
Circle line suspended AGAIN after train breaks down
09:40
After reopening briefly following a points failure that led to its closure this morning, the Circle line has been hit with fresh problems after a train broke down at Earl’s Court.
Transport for London said there is currently no service clockwise and severe delays anticlockwise due to a faulty train at Earl’s Court.
London Overground reopens between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction
09:29 , Matt Watts
Lines have reopened following a broken rail in the Kensington Olympia area.
Trains between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction may still be delayed by up to 15 minutes, cancelled or revised as services return to normal, National Rail has said.
Disruption is expected until 10.30am
Southern services are no longer affected by this incident, National Rail said.
Circle line reopens with severe delays
09:13
The Circle line, that was suspended for several hours due to a points failure at Whitechapel, has now reopened but commuters still face severe delays.
Transport for London said tickets are being accepted on London Buses.
Disruption at West Croydon expected until at least 11am
09:08
A points failure in the Norwood Junction area means some lines are currently closed.
As a result, trains at West Croydon may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised, National Rail has said.
Stations between Sydenham and West Croydon may not be served.
London Overground services between Highbury & Islington and West Croydon are affected.
Southern services between London Bridge and Caterham, Epsom and Uckfield, and also between London Victoria and West Croydon are affected.
Disruption is expected until 11am.
Signal failure at Whitechapel leads to meltdown
08:41 , Matt Watts
The Circle, District, and Hammersmith and City line have all been plunged into chaos by a signal failure at Whitechapel.
The fault, which is understood to still be unfixed, has led to the suspension of the Circle Line, severe delays on the District Line and the part suspension of the Hammersmith and City line between Liverpool Street and Barking.
The disruption has led to a miserable start to the day for commuters.
Disruption on London Overground until at least 10.30am
08:29 , Matt Watts
More on the part suspension and severe delays on London Overground this morning.
A broken rail in the Kensington Olympia area means train have to run at a reduced speed.
As a result of this, trains between Watford Junction / Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction may be delayed by up to 15 minutes, cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected until 10.30am
Disruption to Southeastern services to and from London Victoria
08:25 , Matt Watts
A fault with the signalling system at London Victoria means some lines are blocked, according to National Rail.
As a result, trains may be delayed or revised. This is expected until at least 10am.
Some services will be diverted to other London stations to ease congestion.
Some services between Orpington and London Victoria will be diverted to/from London Blackfriars.
Services between Gravesend and London Victoria will be diverted to/from London Cannon Street.
Crowded platforms at Earls Court amid Tube disruption
08:20 , Matt Watts
An image posted online has show the busy platforms at Earls Court amid the disruption on the District and other lines.
“Bit crowded” 😂🤣still at Earls Court Station just now😳 – several lines (circle, Hammersmith,overground, central line, all having had issues earlier. Think district and circle line haven’t fully recovered. And yes: so glad to have had the Elizabeth Line available today as well! pic.twitter.com/POznxRij2N
— Matthias Mueller 💙 🇩🇪🇬🇧🇪🇺 (@MatthiasMuell15) November 8, 2024
Circle Line suspension
08:15 , Matt Watts
There is major disruption on the Circle Line as a signal failure at Whitechapel has ground the line to a halt.
Rush-hour Tube meltdown
08:04 , Michael Howie
Commuters heading into the office are suffering a miserable start to the day with several Tube lines either suspended or partially suspended.
Good morning
08:03 , Michael Howie
Welcome to the Standard’s coverage of travel news this Friday morning.
