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Londoners are facing disruption getting around on public transport with multiple TfL and National Rail services suffering suspensions and delays.
At 9.50am, the entire Windrush line was suspended, following a “customer incident” at Whitechapel. The Piccadilly line was also partially suspended between Cockfosters and Oakwood, and there were minor delays between Oakwood and Kings Cross St Pancras.
Meanwhile, a fault with the signalling system at East Croydon disrupted the Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink services running through this station, causing delays of up to 10 minutes.
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London Overground services between Highbury & Islington and Canada Water may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
This is due to an incident close to the railway between Shoreditch High Street and Shadwell.
Disruption is expected until 12.00pm.
Passengers describe disruption on the Windrush line.
A good service has resumed on the Metropolitan line.
Warren Street station has reopened following partial closure due to a faulty escalator.
The entire Windrush line is suspended due to a customer incident at Whitechapel.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson told The Standard: “We are currently assisting the Metropolitan Police at an incident on Cavell Street, E1.
The Brigade was called at 0652 and a fire engine and fire rescue unit remain in attendance.”
A good service has resumed on the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines.
The disruption caused by the fault with the signalling system at East Croydon is expected to last the entire day.
Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink trains running through East Croydon may be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.
Passengers affected by the London Overground disruption can use the following services at no additional cost:
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