Commuters across the capital are facing a nightmare journey home this evening after a major incident caused severe disruption on multiple London Underground lines.
Central Line Blocked After Emergency
The Central line has been partially shut down in East London following a casualty on the track. The line is currently blocked between Woodford and Epping after the incident, which occurred on the afternoon of Monday, December 15.
Severe delays are also affecting services on the same line between Woodford and Hainault. Transport for London (TfL) has advised passengers to use London buses to complete their journeys in the affected areas.
Network-Wide Disruption Hits Commuters
The travel chaos is not confined to the Central line. A separate operational incident at a depot has led to severe delays on the Bakerloo line. For this disruption, tickets are being accepted on the Lioness line and on local bus services.
Adding to the woes, the Elizabeth line is also crippled by significant delays this afternoon. A points failure at Hanwell is causing disruption to services between Paddington and both Heathrow Airport and Reading.
Travel Advice and Ongoing Updates
Passengers are urged to check the latest TfL status updates before travelling and to allow considerable extra time for their journeys. The key impacts are:
- Central Line: No service between Woodford and Epping. Severe delays on the Hainault loop.
- Bakerloo Line: Severe delays due to a depot incident.
- Elizabeth Line: Severe delays between Paddington, Heathrow, and Reading.
We have contacted British Transport Police for further information regarding the incident on the Central line. The situation remains fluid, and travellers should expect ongoing disruption during the Monday evening peak.
