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Live London Underground updates as 4 Tube lines delayed and DLR part suspended

DLR staff are striking today, bringing most services to a halt

• Updated 10:23, 7 NOV 2023

Travellers across the London Underground, Overground and the rest of the Transport for London (TfL) network are facing disruption today (Tuesday, November 7).

In addition, there is limited service today and tomorrow on the DLR due to strike action. TfL has warned that Tube services may be busier as a result. Service is operating between Canning Town and Beckton, and there is a limited service between Woolwich Arsenal and Poplar only. There is no service on other DLR routes due to strike action.

The Central line , Circle line and Hammersmith & City line are all experiencing minor delays. The first due to a signal failure at St Paul's, the second and third due to a faulty train at Mile End.

On the District line , there are severe delays between Tower Hill and Upminster eastbound only due to the same faulty train at Mile End.

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• Severe delays 09:58
• Strike knock-on effects 08:27
• Other services busier than usual 06:29

Severe delays

Disruption has emerged on three Tube lines.

• Minor delays anti clockwise on the Circle line due to an earlier faulty train

Severe delays on the District line between Tower Hill and Upminster eastbound only due to an earlier faulty train

Minor delays on the Hammersmith and City line between Liverpool Street and Barking due to an earlier faulty train

Tories criticise Sadiq Khan over strike

Keith Prince AM said: “As Londoners face another two days of transport disruption, it’s time for Mayor Sadiq Khan to end the strike culture at TfL and stand up to the militant trade unions. Sadiq Khan promised zero strikes on London’s transport network, but he has presided over more strikes than any of his predecessors.

"It’s time the Mayor got a grip, faced down the militant unions, delivered the reforms TfL desperately needs, and ended these strikes.”

Who is striking today?

RMT union members - who work for TfL’s operator KeolisAmey Docklands - are striking today (Tuesday, November 7) and are due to again tomorrow (Wednesday, November 8) over pay and conditions.

TfL has said that, due to staff walking out, there is no service expected on the whole of DLR network. If any services do run, they will be "very limited, starting later and finishing much earlier than normal".

Piccadilly line fully operational

TfL is reporting that the Piccadilly line is now fully operational after being part suspended earlier this morning.

Earlier, there was no service between South Harrow and Uxbridge due to a fire alert at South Harrow.

Strike knock-on effects

TfL has said that the DLR strike might cause some disruption later in the week.

On the morning of Thursday (November 9), bosses say DLR services may experience some "minor disruption" due to the previous day’s action.

Glynn Barton, TfL's Chief Operating Officer, said last week: “Strikes are bad news for everyone and we continue to work with our operator, KeolisAmey Docklands, to try and resolve the matter and avoid disruption to our customers. Our advice for our customers is clear; plan ahead, consider alternative routes, check before you travel and allow extra time to complete your journeys.”

Elizabeth line update

TfL is now reporting that engineers have fixed a track fault on the Elizabeth line.

A good service, the authority reports, has returned to all routes.

Good service on Metropolitan line

A good service has returned to the Metropolitan line after earier delays.

This was due to a shortage of trains, officials said.

Metropolitan line disrupted

TfL is now reporting minor delays between Moor Park and Amersham on the Metropolitan line.

Officials say this is due to a shortage of trains. There is a good service reported on the rest of the line.

Elizabeth line delays

There are currently minor delays on the Elizabeth line between Shenfield and Paddington and Abbey Wood. This is as a result of a track fault at Forest Gate.

TfL says there is a good service on the rest of the line.

Piccadilly line part suspended

TfL says there is no Piccadilly line service between South Harrow and Uxbridge due to a fire alert at South Harrow.

But there is reportedly a good service on the rest of the line.

Other services busier than usual

TfL has warned that alternative services to the DLR are expected to be busier than usual today amid strike action.

These include London buses , the Elizabeth line, London Overground , London Underground and IFS Cloud Cable Car. Officials say they will operate as normal but are expected to be transporting more customers.

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London travel disruption to know about this weekend, including on the Elizabeth Line, Tube and Overground

Several TfL routes (including those going to Heathrow Airport) will be significantly disrupted over the next few days

The next nationwide train strikes might not kick-off until next week ( find out more about those on our London industrial action hub here ), but this weekend is still set to be a tough one for users of certain public transport routes in the capital. 

This weekend (November 25/26) will see substantial disruption on the Elizabeth and Piccadilly lines, as well as on the Overground. Anyone trying to get to or from Heathrow Airport, in particular, may have to change their plans.

Here’s everything you need to know about planned travel disruption in London this weekend.

Elizabeth line

On Saturday November 25 and Sunday November 26, there will be no services between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow (all terminals).

On Saturday November 25, there will be a reduced service between Paddington and Reading. There will also be no services between Paddington and Abbey Wood / Stratford.

On Sunday November 26, there will be no services between Reading / Heathrow (all terminals) and Abbey Wood / Stratford until 7:40am.

Piccadilly Line

On both Saturday and Sunday, no service between Acton Town and Uxbridge. No service between Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 and Heathrow Terminal 5. 

South Ealing station is closed until mid December.

On both Saturday and Sunday, no service between Highbury & Islington and New Cross / Clapham Junction / Crystal Palace / West Croydon. Including Night Overground on Friday and Saturday nights. 

On Sunday November 26, no service between Liverpool Street and Chingford until 10:15am. Also no trains between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town / Cheshunt until 10:15am. 

On Sunday, no services between Willesden Junction and Camden Road (via West Hampstead). Also a reduced service between Gospel Oak and Barking Riverside (trains every 20 minutes). 

Northern Line

Kentish Town tube station is closed until summer 2024. 

Waterloo & City Line

No service on weekends and public/bank holidays, as usual.

For to-the-minute updates, check out the TfL status site here .

Did you see that Richmond’s gorgeous Art Deco train station is getting a makeover ?

Plus: inside the Piccadilly Line’s new air-conditioned, walk-through trains .

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Travel confidently around London with maps and live travel updates on our official TfL app. Check live arrival times for Tube, London Overground, DLR, Elizabeth line and Thameslink trains as well as Trams and IFS Cloud Cable Car. Make step-free journeys and look up station facilities. See on the map when stations and lifts are closed. Walking or cycling? Our reliable journey planner will map a safe route. The app is built around our iconic Tube map. To get started: • Touch the map or search to plan your journey • See the status of all lines • Check how busy each London Underground station is right now • Re-route as you travel - we’ll suggest alternatives • Switch to the step-free map for accessible journeys • Find out when your next train, bus or tram is due • Look up which platform your train will arrive on • See when the stations you want to travel through are quieter • Check out station information and facilities such as toilets Most recently we’ve: • Added more information about station toilets – find out where they are by gender and which ones are accessible and/or with baby changing facilities • Built a new map showing nearby bus stops – making it simple to see where you can catch your bus from • Refreshed the navigation – it’s even easier to get to the features you want Our simple and clear layout is designed to make using the app easy for everyone. Planning your journey: We’ll suggest multiple ways to get to your destination – you pick the one that suits you best. Choose the quickest journey, bus-only or one that’s step-free. Check before you travel: See how the line is running and when to expect your next Tube, bus, train or tram Freedom to explore: Choose the right travel options if you or someone you’re travelling with needs to avoid steps, lifts onto a train or in a station. Bus stops near you: Find the bus stop nearest to where you are, and next bus live arrival information for every route. Available underground via Wi-Fi (or 4G in some places) for live updates on the go. What users have said: “I think that out of all of the transport apps I have owned on my phone, this is by far the best” “I love how clean the design of the app is & how easy it is to use. The best part of the app is it’s simplicity & how it helps you to navigate across London so effortlessly.” “The map is awesome! The ability to zoom in and out and see more/less information as you do so. The station information is really useful and seeing which lines/stations are closed or have delays at a glance is really helpful. It’s also beautifully designed! Very slick, clean, and responsive.” “The app is beautifully designed and free to use. Step free mode also works really well." “This is a must have app … very much worth the wait. Well done TFL.”

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