London travel news LIVE: Multiple Tube lines hit with delays

Multiple Tube lines are facing disruption on Thursday evening.

Currently the Central, Piccadilly and Metropolitan lines are delayed.

It comes as drivers are still facing major congestion on the M23 northbound after a multi-vehicle crash near Gatwick Airport.

Six people were rushed to hospital after a lorry, minibus and a car collided at around 11.45am.

Although two lanes re-opened in the afternoon, there are still long delays with lanes one and two shut while recovery agents continue to work.

Follow latest updated below.

Severe delays on the London Overground

07:53 , Jacob Phillips

There are currently severe delays on the London Overground between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction due to a points failure at Shepherd’s Bush.

Transport for London has said there is a good service on all other routes.

Gas leak impacting routes to London Waterloo

08:03 , Jacob Phillips

A gas leak has been discovered near the railway between Andover and Salisbury closing all lines in the area.

The issue has affected routes between London Waterloo and stations such as Exeter St Davids and Gillingham.

Major disruption is expected until 2.30pm.

Delays on Bakerloo Line

08:04 , Sami Quadri

There are minor delays on the Bakerloo Line due to a shortage of trains.

Traffic on the A23 near Coulsdon

08:28 , Sami Quadri

Traffic is backed up on A23 Brighton Road in both directions between Farthing Way and B2030 Stoats Nest Road due to construction.

There is congestion to Purley Cross southbound, stretching over a mile, and along Farthing Way to Coulsdon South.

Lines between Stratford and Clapham Junction reopen following points failure

08:31 , Sami Quadri

After a points failure this morning between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction, all lines have reopened and trains are now running on schedule.

Possible disruption on Elizabeth Line

08:58 , Sami Quadri

Elizabeth line commuters travelling between Abbey Wood and Reading could face disruption due to a safety inspection on the track between Twyford and Reading.

Major delays on A23 near Coulsdon due to gas work

09:16 , Sami Quadri

Westbound traffic is slow on Godstone Road approaching Purley Cross.

There is a also a build-up of traffic Northbound on Brighton Road from Coulsdon.

Minor delays on Central Line

09:28 , Sami Quadri

There are minor delays between White City and West Ruislip due to a signal failure at Greenford.

Good service on the rest of the line.

Severe delays on Central Line

09:37 , Sami Quadri

Disruption on South Western Railway between Weymouth and London Waterloo

09:43 , Sami Quadri

A trespass incident between Weymouth and Upwey means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 12pm.

Becontree station reopens after temporary closure due to police incident

11:07 , Sami Quadri

Becontree station in Dagenham has reopened after it was temporarily closed this morning due to a police incident.

A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Becontree underground station at around 8.43am today (18 April) following reports of blood and what appeared to be human tissue on the platform.

“The station was closed while an investigation was carried out. A test of the blood confirmed it was not human.”

Good service resumes on Central Line

11:16 , Sami Quadri

Disruption on M23 northbound between Gatwick Airport and Redhill after car accident

11:52 , Sami Quadri

Three of four lanes are closed on the M23 northbound between Gatwick and Redhill after a road accident. Normal traffic conditions are expected to resume by 1.45pm.

Major disruption on South Western trains extended until 6pm

12:22 , Josh Salisbury

Major disruption between London Waterloo and Salisbury is now expected to last until at least 6pm.

A gas leak has been discovered near the railway between Andover and Salisbury and for safety reasons, all lines are currently closed.

Trains running between Basingstoke and Salisbury will be cancelled, revised or diverted via Southampton.

Crash causes slow traffic near QEII Bridge

12:52 , Josh Salisbury

There is slow traffic because of a crash on the M25 at the QE2 Bridge clockwise.

The affected stretch is J31 A1306 (Lakeside / Purfleet) to J1a A206 (Swanscombe / Erith). Travel time is 15 minutes, according to traffic monitoring sites.

Disruption between London Bridge and Tulse Hill

13:23 , Sami Quadri

A points failure has blocked some lines between London Bridge and Tulse Hill, causing potential cancellations or diversions of trains via New Cross Gate. Disruption is expected to last until 3.30pm.

Disruption between Dalston Junction and Clapham Junction on Southern trains

13:55 , Sami Quadri

A points failure has blocked some lines between London Bridge and Tulse Hill. This may cause train cancellations or diversions via New Cross Gate. Expect disruptions until 3.30pm.

Huge congestion on M23 after multi-vehicle crash

14:47 , Sami Quadri

A collision involving a lorry, a minibus and several cars has blocked the M23 northbound between Gatwick Airport and the M25.

The lorry extensively damaged barriers on the carriageway. Crews are now conducting 'complex recovery' work and inspections.

Authorities first reported the incident between 11.45am and 12pm.

Minor delays on Piccadilly Line

15:29 , Sami Quadri

There are minor delays on the Piccadilly Line between Acton Town and Heathrow Terminals due to train cancellations.

Six people rushed to hospital following multi-vehicle crash on the M23

15:47 , Sami Quadri

Surrey Police have confirmed that six people were taken to hospital after a crash involving a lorry, minibus and a car on the M23.

A police spokesperson told the Standard: “We are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M23 northbound between junctions 8 and 9 involving three vehicles this morning (Thursday, 18 April).

“The collision occurred at around 11.45am and involved an HGV, a minibus and a people carrier. Six people have been taken to hospital. The motorway was closed northbound while officers dealt with the scene.

“If you witnessed the collision, or have any dashcam or CCTV footage that might have captured all or part of the incident, please contact us quoting PR/45240043193.”

Two lanes re-open on M23

17:01 , Jordan King

Two lanes have re-opened but lanes one and two (of four) are still closed, causing long delays.

The whole road was closed for just under three hours.

Minor delays to Central line

17:02 , Jordan King

There are currently minor delays between Leytonstone and Hainault /Epping due to an earlier faulty train at Notting Hill Gate - good service on the rest of the line.

Severe delays to Hammersmith and City line

17:03 , Jordan King

There are currently severe delays to Hammersmith and City line - due to an earlier customer incident at Plaistow.

Overground part suspended

17:04 , Jordan King

There is currently no service between Surrey Quays and New Cross.

This is on top of severe delays between Highbury & Islington and Crystal Palace / West Croydon / Clapham Junction.

Minor delays to Northern line

17:05 , Jordan King

There are minor delays due to a shortage of trains.

Minor delays to Bakerloo line

17:37 , Jordan King

There are currently minor delays due to a shortage of trains.

Overground no longer suspended

20:12 , Jordan King

The London Overground has returned to running a good service.

Severe delays to Metropolitan line

20:12 , Jordan King

There are currently severe delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge due to an earlier faulty train at Hillingdon - good service on the rest of the line.

New delays to Piccadilly line

20:14 , Jordan King

There are currently severe delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge due to an earlier faulty train at Hillingdon and a signal failure at South Harrow - good service on the rest of the line.

Northern line no longer delayed

20:35 , Jordan King

The Northern line has returned to running a good service.

Central line part suspended

21:31 , Jordan King

There is currently no service between White City and Ealing Broadway / West Ruislip while emergency services deal with a casualty on the track.

This is on top of minor delays between Leytonstone and Epping / Woodford (via Hainault) due to train cancellations.

Good night

21:49 , Jordan King

That concludes The Standard’s coverage of London transport today.

Check back in with us tomorrow.