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

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Jeremy Selwyn

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.

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4 July 2024

DLR part-suspended due to fire alert

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.

4 July 2024

Minor delays on the Metropolitan Line

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

4 July 2024

M5 reopens following three-hour closure

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.

4 July 2024

Disruption between Moorgate and Finsbury Park expected until 5pm

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.

4 July 2024

Northern Line part-suspended

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.

4 July 2024

Heavy traffic in Richmond due to Garden Festival

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.

4 July 2024

Road closure following crash in Morden

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.

4 July 2024

Blackheath motorists face huge traffic delays

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.

4 July 2024

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

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.

4 July 2024

Minor delays on Piccadilly Line

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

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