London travel news LIVE: Piccadilly Line disrupted as Waterloo signal failure cleared

Rail passengers were warned to expect disruption as a signal failure at Waterloo station impacted train services for a third day on Friday.

But the incident was cleared by 7pm and services returned to normal, National Rail said.

Some trains running from London Paddington to South Wales are being diverted between Swindon and Newport.

Meanwhile several Underground lines face disruption.

Live updates below.

Good morning

Friday 23 February 2024 07:02 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Good morning, and welcome to the Standard’s transport live blog.

We’ll be bringing you everything you need to know throughout today, on issues affecting trains and roads in and around the capital.

Waterloo disruption expected until end of day

Friday 23 February 2024 07:03 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

A signal failure at Waterloo is causing issues for a third day.

Trains are unable to use platforms one to three, and National Rail warns services to and from Waterloo may also be revised or cancelled.

Until further notice the following alterations also apply:

• London Waterloo to Shepperton services will be diverted between Clapham Junction and Fulwell, calling additionally at Twickenham and Strawberry Hill

• Shepperton to London Waterloo services will be diverted between Fulwell and Clapham Junction calling additionally at Strawberry Hill and Twickenham

• Kingston to London Waterloo services via Strawberry Hill and Richmond will not call at Queenstown Road (Battersea)

Minor delays on Central Line

Friday 23 February 2024 07:24 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

There are minor delays on the Central Line this morning, due to the ongoing shortage of trains affecting the line.

You can read more about the background to this issue here.

Rail lines reopen following disruption between Elsenham and Stansted Mountfitchet

Friday 23 February 2024 07:43 , Sami Quadri

All lines have now reopened following overhead wire problems between Elsenham and Stansted Mountfitchet.

Train services running through these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption between Cambridge and Bishops Stortford is expected until 9am.

Central Line disruption expected to continue for several weeks

Friday 23 February 2024 07:56 , Sami Quadri

The Central line is currently facing disruptions, leading to longer wait times and crowded services due to unpredictable gaps between trains.

The disruption stems from an unusually high rate of motor failures in trains that have been operating for over 30 years, despite ongoing maintenance efforts.

In response, TFL says it’s intensifying efforts to repair and replace faulty motors and address other age-related issues to reduce the number of trains out of service.

However, the disruption is expected to continue for several weeks.

Minor delays on Northern Line

Friday 23 February 2024 08:16 , Sami Quadri

Expect minor delays from Camden Town to Battersea Power Station via Charing Cross going southbound due to a track fault investigation near Waterloo. The rest of the line is operating normally.

M20 closed eastbound due to a police incident

Friday 23 February 2024 08:38 , Sami Quadri

The M20 in Kent is closed eastbound between J10A (Ashford) and J11 (Westenhanger) due to an ongoing Kent police led incident.

Due to the nature of the incident the road is likely to remain closed throughout the day.

The westbound carriageway is currently held to allow the Air Ambulance to attend the scene.

National Highways service providers remain in attendance, assisting with traffic management.

Minor delays between London St Pancras International and London Blackfriars

Friday 23 February 2024 09:26 , Sami Quadri

A fault with the signalling system between London St Pancras International and London Blackfriars is disrupting all lines between these stations. Trains may be delayed by up to 10 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 10.15am.

Good service resumes on Piccadilly Line

Friday 23 February 2024 11:30 , Sami Quadri

Full service has resumed on the Piccadilly Line after it was hampered by delays this morning.

Delays on Piccadilly Line

Friday 23 February 2024 12:59 , Sami Quadri

There are minor delays between Acton Town and Heathrow Terminals due to an earlier faulty train at Northfields.

Minor delays on the Piccadilly Line

Friday 23 February 2024 13:27 , Jacob Phillips

There are minor delays on the Piccadilly Line between Acton Town and Heathrow Terminals due to an earlier faulty train at Northfields.

Delays on M25 due to 'police incident'

Friday 23 February 2024 13:52 , Jacob Phillips

There are delays on the M25 due to a police incident, National Highways has warned.

Map shows long delays on M25

Friday 23 February 2024 14:24 , Jacob Phillips

Essex County Council have shared a map of the delays on the M25 following an incident in east London.

Bakerloo Line is part suspended

Friday 23 February 2024 14:26 , Sami Quadri

There is no service between Queen's Park and Harrow & Wealdstone while officers respond to a person ill on a train at Kensal Green.

Southern and Thameslink face disruption until Friday evening

Friday 23 February 2024 15:50 , Sami Quadri

There will be no trains between Three Bridges and Horsham until 9pm.

The emergency services are dealing with an incident between Three Bridges and Horsham. Whilst they carry out their work, all lines are closed.The routes affected include Southern between London Victoria and Bognor Regis/Portsmouth & Southsea/Southampton Central.

Disruption between Earlsfield and Wimbledon

Friday 23 February 2024 16:19 , Sami Quadri

Due to a fault on a train between Earlsfield and Wimbledon some lines towards Wimbledon are blocked.

Train services running through these stations may be delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 6pm.

Disruption between London Paddington and South Wales

Friday 23 February 2024 17:49 , Anthony France

Some trains running from London Paddington to South Wales are being diverted between Swindon and Newport.

Great Western Railway said this will add approximately 45 minutes to the journey.

Bristol Parkway will not be served.

The rail company urged passengers to check before boarding if they require Bristol Parkway.

London Waterloo incident now over, say South Western Railway

Friday 23 February 2024 18:07 , Anthony France

Trains are now running normally following an operational incident at London Waterloo.

South Western Railway said there should be no further delay to journeys.

It reminded passengers delayed by 15 minutes or more, they may be entitled to claim compensation

South Western Railway: Disruption between Earlsfield and Wimbledon to last until Saturday

Friday 23 February 2024 18:54 , Anthony France

All lines between Earlsfield and Wimbledon have now reopened following a train fault.

South Western Railway said: “At this time, we estimate disruption to our services until the end of the day.”

It reminded commuters trains are now running normally following an operational incident at London Waterloo.

Severe delays on Piccadilly Line

Friday 23 February 2024 19:07 , Miriam Burrell

There are severe delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge and minor delays between Acton Town and Heathrow due to train cancellations - but a good service on the rest of the line.

Minor delays on Central Line

Friday 23 February 2024 19:09 , Miriam Burrell

Minor delays continue on the Central Line due to a shortage of trains.

Minor delays on Hammersmith and City Line

Friday 23 February 2024 19:09 , Miriam Burrell

Train cancellations have caused minor delays on the Hammersmith and City Line.

That's it for a travel blog for Friday night

Friday 23 February 2024 21:49 , Anthony France

The Standard team will return on Saturday with more updates.