London travel news LIVE: Fire alert at Mudchute station causes travel disruption on Docklands Light Railway

A fire alert at Mudchute station has caused significant disruption to the Docklands Light Railway (DLR).

Transport for London (TfL) has announced a partial suspension of the DLR, with no service running between Crossharbour and Greenwich stations.

It comes after rail services were disrupted after a person was struck by a train in north London.

Emergency services rushed to the scene following the incident between Moorgate and Finsbury Park stations this afternoon.

Meanwhile, commuters faced travel disruption earlier on between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction stations due to a signalling fault. The issue has now been resolved and services on these lines are running smoothly.

Follow latest updates below...

DLR part-suspended due to fire alert

18:47 , Sami Quadri

The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is facing severe delays due to a fire alert at Mudchute station.

There is major disruption between Bank and Crossharbour and between Greenwich and Lewisham. Good service remains on the rest of the line.

Minor delays on the Metropolitan Line

18:03 , Sami Quadri

The Metropolitan Line has been hit with minor delays due to an earlier fire alert.

M5 reopens following three-hour closure

17:12 , Sami Quadri

The M5 motorway has reopened after a police incident forced its closure for more than three hours.

Both northbound and southbound carriageways were shut between junction 24 for Huntworth and junction 23 near Bridgwater in Somerset.

Despite the reopening, drivers are still facing significant delays, with some reporting wait times of over 90 minutes.

Avon and Somerset Police led the response to the incident, with National Highways officers on scene to manage traffic flow.

Motorists are advised to expect continued disruption as congestion clears.

Disruption between Moorgate and Finsbury Park expected until 5pm

16:01 , Sami Quadri

A person has been struck by a train on the line between Moorgate and Finsbury Park.

Emergency services are currently at the scene, responding to the incident.

Train services running between these stations are facing cancellations and revisions while the situation is being addressed.

Network Rail expects disruptions to continue until 5pm.

Northern Line part-suspended

14:59 , Sami Quadri

The Northern Line is currently experiencing significant disruption. There is no service between Kennington and Camden Town via Bank in the northbound direction only.

This suspension is due to emergency services responding to a casualty on the track. Transport for London has reported that the rest of the line is operating with good service. Passengers affected by this disruption can use their tickets on local bus services.

Heavy traffic in Richmond due to Garden Festival

13:52 , Sami Quadri

Heavy traffic has been reported near Hampton Court Palace due to Garden Festival. Motorists are advised to expect delays on surrounding roads as the popular event draws crowds. Consider alternative routes if possible.

Road closure following crash in Morden

12:37 , Sami Quadri

A road closure is currently in effect on the A217 Bishopsford Road due to a traffic incident. The closure affects both directions between Malmesbury Road and Newminster Road.

Blackheath motorists face huge traffic delays

11:43 , Sami Quadri

Motorists in southeast London should brace for significant delays on Lee High Road. Thames Water has begun essential works, leading to substantial traffic restrictions in the westbound lanes.

The affected area stretches from Weardale Road and Manor Park to Murillo Road. Drivers can expect a range of traffic management measures, including full road closures in some sections and temporary traffic signals in others.

Disruption to Elizabeth line services between Shenfield and Gidea Park expected until 1.30pm

11:25 , Sami Quadri

A fault with the signalling system at Shenfield means fewer trains are able to run between Shenfield and Gidea Park as the line towards London is currently blocked. As a result, some trains may be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 1,30pm.

Minor delays on Piccadilly Line

11:18 , Sami Quadri

There are minor delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge due to a signal failure at Rayners Lane.

Minor delays on Central Line

11:09 , Sami Quadri

The Central Line has been hit with minor delays between Leytonstone and Hainault via Newbury Park due to train cancellations. There is good service on the rest of the line.

No trains between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction until 1pm

11:07 , Sami Quadri

A points failure between Shepherds Bush and Wembley Central means trains are unable to run between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction. Whilst all lines are currently blocked, trains will run between East Croydon and Shepherds Bush only.

Disruption is expected until approximately 1pm.

Disruption at London Waterloo until 3pm

10:57 , Miriam Burrell

A fault with the signalling system between Vauxhall and London Waterloo means that some lines towards London Waterloo are blocked.

Routes affected: Between London Waterloo and Chessington South / Hampton Court / Shepperton / Twickenham / Hounslow / Windsor & Eton Riverside / Weybridge / Woking / Guildford / Dorking.

Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Queenstown Road (Battersea) will not be served.

Disruption is expected until 3pm.

Visit National Rail for more details.

London Bridge signal fault

08:33 , Michael Howie

Thameslink trains have been unable to stop at London Bridge due to a signal fault at the station.

The problem has since been fixed although National Rail have warned there may still be some disruption to services.

Heathrow trains back to normal

08:23 , Michael Howie

Lines are operating normally again following the earlier fault with the tunnel ventilation system near Heathrow.

Good service across Tube network

Wednesday 3 July 2024 19:02 , Jacob Phillips

There is currently a good service across the Tube network following earlier severe delays on the Piccadilly Line and District Line on Wednesday.

But Elizabeth line services are still unable to run between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow Terminals due to a fault with the tunnel ventilation system.

Long waits for Piccadilly Line hit as Heathrow passengers delayed

Wednesday 3 July 2024 18:13 , Jacob Phillips

Travellers trying to reach Heathrow Airport have been hit by further setbacks.

There are severe delays on the Piccadilly Line between Acton Town and Heathrow Airport after someone trespassed on the track.

Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express services are unable to run to the airport until the end of the day.

Heathrow advises passengers to take the Piccadilly Line

Wednesday 3 July 2024 17:54 , Jacob Phillips

National Rail has warned that no train services are running to Heathrow Airport until the end of the day.

But passengers have been advised they can still travel on the Piccadilly Line to reach the airport.

Advice to get to Heathrow from Paddington

Wednesday 3 July 2024 17:42 , Jacob Phillips

The Heathrow Express is advising passengers trying to reach Heathrow Airport to take the Elizabeth line to Hayes and Harlington or Southall before catching a local bus.

No trains to Heathrow until the end of the day

Wednesday 3 July 2024 17:24

All trains to and from Heathrow Airport have been stopped due to a fault with the tunnel ventilation system nearby.

Elizabeth line and the Heathrow Express services are unable to reach the airport, with major disruption expected until the end of the day.

National Rail has said trains will be cancelled or revised due to the issue.

District Line back to normal

Wednesday 3 July 2024 17:08 , Jacob Phillips

Disruption on the District Line has cleared up, with a good service now running to all stations.

There had been severe delays between Turnham Green and Richmond due to an earlier Network Rail track fault at Gunnersbury.

Disruption on Elizabeth line, DLR and District Line

Wednesday 3 July 2024 16:56 , Jacob Phillips

The Elizabeth line, DLR and the District Line are both plagued by issues going into rush hour.

There are severe delays between Turnham Green and Richmond on the District Line due to an earlier Network Rail track fault at Gunnersbury.

There are also long waits between Bank and Lewisham on the DLR while TfL fix a faulty train at South Quay.

Trains are still unable to run between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow Terminals on the Elizabeth line due to a fault with the tunnel ventilation system.

Good service on the Overground going into rush hour

Wednesday 3 July 2024 16:48 , Jacob Phillips

There is now a good service across the whole London Overground network going into rush hour.

Trains were unable to run between Richmond and South Acton due to a track fault at Gunnersbury earlier on Wednesday.

Delays continue on District, Elizabeth and Overground

Wednesday 3 July 2024 15:15 , Josh Salisbury

As of 3pm, delays are continuing on the District and Elizabeth Lines and Overground.

District Line - No service between Turnham Green and Richmond while Network Rail fix a track fault at Gunnersbury.

Elizabeth Line - No service between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow Terminals while TfL fixes faulty tunnel ventilation.

Overground - No service between Richmond and South Acton due to a track fault at Gunnersbury.

Delays remain on Central, District, Elizabeth and Overground

Wednesday 3 July 2024 12:12 , Josh Salisbury

There remain delays on key Tube lines as we go into the afternoon.

On the Central Line, there are severe delays between Leytonstone and Epping / Hainault via Newbury Park, and between White City and Ealing Broadway / West Ruislip due to an earlier fire alert at Debden.

On the Elizabeth Line, there is no service between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow Terminals because of faulty tunnel ventilation.

On the District Line, there is no service between Turnham Green and Richmond while Network Rail fix a track fault at Gunnersbury.

On the Overground, the same fault means there is no service between Richmond and South Acton.

Fresh disruption on Central Line amid part-suspension

Wednesday 3 July 2024 11:14 , Josh Salisbury

The Central Line remains heavily disrupted.

There is no service between Woodford and Epping because of a fire alert at Debden.

There are severe delays between White City and Ealing Broadway / West Ruislip and between Leytonstone and Woodford because of a signal failure at Stratford.

This in turn has caused delays on the rest of the line.

4 miles of congestion near Gatwick Airport after crash

Wednesday 3 July 2024 10:03 , Josh Salisbury

Away from Tubes and trains, motorists hoping to get to Gatwick Airport face long delays this morning.

Three lanes out of four are closed on the M23 southbound between J8 for the M25 and J9 for the airport due to a multi-car collision.

National Highways said Sussex Police and Surrey Fire and Rescue were on the scene.

There are delays of 45 minutes and approximately 4 miles of congestion on approach.

Severe delays on Northern Line

Wednesday 3 July 2024 09:09 , Josh Salisbury

Adding to the travel misery, there are now severe delays on the Northern Line.

TfL said this is due to an earlier fire alert at Clapham Common.

Commuters share travel woes

Wednesday 3 July 2024 08:29 , Josh Salisbury

Commuters have been sharing their travel woes on social media.

One said: “Central Line significantly delayed or cancelled this morning, so is Elizabeth Line... TfL, I think you should strike more and rise the fare prices. Cause you’re doing such a great job.”

Another added: “Nightmare on the central line - kicked off at Leytonstone - standing in a train that is going nowhere and no one knows where it’s going.”

London Trams part-suspended

Wednesday 3 July 2024 08:00 , Josh Salisbury

On London Trams, there is no service between Arena and Elmers End due to a shortage of trams.

It comes as strikes by tram staff which could have hit Wimbledon fans going to the world-famous competition have been called off, TfL has said.

The Unite union had pledged that members of tram maintenance staff would strike from 8pm on Sunday until July 8 and from July 11 to July 15.

However, TfL said on Wednesday that the strike had been resolved.

Read more here.

Overground hit with array of problems

Wednesday 3 July 2024 07:53 , Josh Salisbury

On the London Overground, there is no service between Richmond and Gunnersbury due to a track fault at Gunnersbury.

There is also no service between South Tottenham and Barking Riverside due to a signal failure at Walthamstow Queen's Road.

In addition, there are severe delays between Gospel Oak and South Tottenham.

'Failure of station equipment' hits Heathrow Elizabeth Line services

Wednesday 3 July 2024 07:51 , Josh Salisbury

On the Elizabeth Line, there is no service between Hayes and Harlington and Heathrow due to a failure of station equipment.

There are also minor delays between Paddington and Reading.

District Line partially suspended

Wednesday 3 July 2024 07:50 , Josh Salisbury

The District Line has no service between Turnham Green and Richmond.

This is because Network Rail needs to fix a track fault at Gunnersbury, TfL says.

Central line partially suspended

Wednesday 3 July 2024 07:43 , Michael Howie

Let’s go through this one by one.... The Central line is currently partially suspended between Leytonstone and Liverpool Street due to a signal failure at Stratford.

Rush-hour woe for thousands of commuters

Wednesday 3 July 2024 07:40 , Michael Howie

Good morning and welcome to today’s travel live blog. It’s proving a difficult start to the day for many - with an array of issues causing serious disruption to key commuter services.