A problem with an engineering train between Clapham Junction and Shepherd's Bush means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until 07:45.
Customer Advice:
London Overground:
Train services will be diverted to terminate / start at Richmond or Willesden Junction.
Tickets will be accepted on Local buses via any reasonable route.
Southern:
No trains are able to run between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction until further notice. This will affect Southern services between Watford Junction and East Croydon, with trains being cancelled.
Please allow an extra 30 minutes to travel as you will have to use an alternative route.
Live departure boards can be found here.
You can view a live map of the network here.
You can also see alternative route guide here.
If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner here.
You can use your ticket on the following at no extra cost:
- West Midlands Trains services between London Euston and Tring - for Wembley Central, Harrow and Wealdstone, Watford Junction - and also between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey - for services towards St Pancras
- London Overground services between London Euston and Watford Junction - for Wembley Central, Harrow and Wealdstone - and also between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction - for Imperial Wharf, West Brompton, Kensington Olympia, Shepherds Bus
- London Underground services on any reasonable route including routes via London Euston, the Central Line for Shepherds Bush, the Bakerloo Line for Wembley Central and Harrow & Wealdstone, the Metropolitan Line for Wembley Park and Harrow on the Hill, the District Line for West Brompton and Kensington Olympia, the Jubilee Line for Stanmore and a bus connection to Watford Junction on London Bus 142
Can you tell me more about the incident?
We have been advised that an freight train has developed a fault in the Shepherds Bush area, blocking the line. Plans are being made to rescue the unit, and until this happens, no Southern services will run beyond Shepherds Bush.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.