London transport LIVE: Gatwick Express signal failure fixed as Overground services resume

Gatwick Express trains (PA Archive/PA Images)
Gatwick Express trains (PA Archive/PA Images)

Gatwick Express services have returned to normal after a fault with the signalling system between East Croydon and London Bridge.

An earlier fault with London Overground between Sydenham and West Croydon while Network Rail fixed a signal failure at Penge West has also been resolved.

It came after trains between Heathrow Airport and London Paddington were hit by delays earlier due to a defective track.

Commuters were also hit by long delays at the start of the week with trains unable to run on the Victoria Line and some of the London Overground network.

There was no service on the Victoria Line for around half an hour on Monday morning due to a points failure at King’s Cross.

Meanwhile there was no service on the Overground between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace as well as to West Croydon while Network Rail fixed a signal failure at Penge West.

The M25 in Surrey reopened this morning after being shut all weekend between junctions nine and 10 for roadworks.

The stretch of road, between the A243 Leatherhead and the A3 Wisley, was closed in both directions from 9pm on Friday.

It was so a new bridge consisting of 68 beams, each weighing 16 tonnes, and a further four beams, weighing 40 tonnes, could be installed.

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Live coverage ends

Monday 13 May 2024 21:16 , Josh Salisbury

Our live coverage is now ending, thank you for joining us. We will be back tomorrow with all the latest transport news.

Tram part suspended in south London

Monday 13 May 2024 19:24 , Daniel Keane

Tram services are operating between Wimbledon and Beckenham Junction only, TfL has said.

There is no service on other tram routes due to a shortage of trams.

Overground signalling fault fixed but disruption continues

Monday 13 May 2024 18:47 , Josh Salisbury

Train lines have now reopened following a fault with the signalling system in the Norwood Junction area, National Rail has said.

Whilst service recovers, trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised, it added.

Affected services include the Overground, Southern and Thameslink.

Minor delays on Northern Line

Monday 13 May 2024 17:40 , Josh Salisbury

There are minor delays on the Northern Line because of a shortage of trains, TfL has said.

The Overground also remains part-suspended between Sydenham and West Croydon.

London Overground part suspended

Monday 13 May 2024 16:54 , Matt Watts

There is currently no service on London Overground between Sydenham and West Croydon while Network Rail fix a signal failure at Penge West, Transport for London has said.

A good service is reported on other London Overground routes.

Delays on Gatwick Express

Monday 13 May 2024 16:51 , Matt Watts

There are delays on the Gatwick Express currently.

Jubilee Line running with minor delays

Monday 13 May 2024 14:50 , Jacob Phillips

The Jubilee Line is running with minor delays between Finchley Road and Stanmore due to an earlier track fault at Kingsbury.

Trains unable to run on section of the Jubilee Line

Monday 13 May 2024 14:26 , Jacob Phillips

There is no service between Wembley Park and Stanmore on the Jubilee Line while Transport for London fix a track fault at Kingsbury.

Victoria Line disruption

Monday 13 May 2024 12:40 , Tom Davidson

Minor delays due to an earlier points failure at King's Cross.

Trains between London Paddington and Heathrow delayed by defective track

Monday 13 May 2024 11:50 , Jacob Phillips

Some lines have been forced to close between London Paddington and Heathrow due to a defective track.

A speed restriction is in place between the stations meaning there may be delays of up to 15 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 2pm.

Minor delays on Victoria Line

Monday 13 May 2024 11:42 , Jacob Phillips

Victoria Line services are improving following a points failure at King’s Cross.

There are currently minor delays on the line.

Minor delays on the Elizabeth Line

Monday 13 May 2024 10:27 , Jacob Phillips

There are minor delays on the Elizabeth Line between Paddington and Reading, as well as to Heathrow Terminals, while Transport for London fix a track fault at Acton Main Line.

Key road shut following fuel spillage

Monday 13 May 2024 09:49 , Jacob Phillips

Traffic is building near the M25 in south London following an oil spill on a key route.

The spillage was on the A22 Caterham Bypass between Croydon Road and Godstone Road.

The southbound A22 is closed all the way to the M25 after the large fuel spill last night.

The 407, 434 and 439 buses are all curtailed.

Trains running again on the Victoria Line

Monday 13 May 2024 07:56 , Jacob Phillips

Trains are now running again on the Victoria Line but with severe delays.

The line was previously suspended due to a points failure at King’s Cross.

Network Rail apologises for signal failures

Monday 13 May 2024 07:50 , Jacob Phillips

Network Rail has apologised to travelers for the disruption on Monday morning.

A number of track circuit failures have been reported between Penge West and Sydenham.

Trains unable to run on the Victoria Line

Monday 13 May 2024 07:36 , Jacob Phillips

There is currently no service on the Victoria Line due to a points failure at King’s Cross, Transport for London has warned.

Victoria Line issues

Monday 13 May 2024 07:25 , Tom Davidson

No service between Wathamstow Central and King's Cross due to a points failure at King's Cross.

Minor delays on the rest of the line.

Delays to trains through Norwood Junction

Monday 13 May 2024 07:05 , Jacob Phillips

Some lines are blocked through Norwood Junction following a signal failure.

London Overground, Southern and Thameslink services have been hit by delays due to the issue.

National Rail has warned that trains may be cancelled or delayed for 15 minutes. Disruption is expected until 10am.

London Underground suspension

Monday 13 May 2024 06:41 , Tom Davidson

No service between Sydenham and West Croydon while Network Rail fix a signal failure at Penge West.

Good service on other London Overground routes.

The Underground lines are all running smoothly at the moment.