London travel news LIVE: Overground trains halted by Denmark Hill points failure causing travel disruption

London Overground trains are unable to run between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction due to a points failure at Denmark Hill, causing major disruption for commuters this afternoon.

The issue also sparked chaos on Southeastern between London Victoria and Gillingham and Thameslink between London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks.

Transport chiefs warn the delays of up to 20 minutes or cancellations are expected to continue until the end of the day.

It comes after the Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City Lines were hit by delays due to a faulty train at King’s Cross St. Pancras.

On the roads, the M25 clockwise (northbound) entry slip at J11 has reopened following an earlier vehicle fire.

Follow latest updated below.

Thameslink disruption expected until tomorrow morning

17:26 , Daniel Keane

A shortage of train crew is causing disruption to various routes across the Thameslink network and train services may be cancelled, National Rail has warned.

Disruption is is expected from approximately 11pm tonight through until 7am tomorrow.

Delays on Northern Line

17:01 , Daniel Keane

There are minor delays on the Northern Line due to a points failure at Mornington Crescent, according to TfL.

Minor delays on Circle Line

15:32 , Sami Quadri

Commuters are facing minor delays on the Circle Line due to train cancellations.

Trains unable to run on section of Overground due to points failure

14:12 , Jacob Phillips

There is no service between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction on the London Overground while Transport for London fix a points failure at Denmark Hill.

There is a good service on the rest of the London Overground network.

Underground hit by delays due to faulty train at King's Cross St. Pancras

12:51 , Sami Quadri

There are minor delays on the Circle Line (anticlockwise), Hammersmith and City Line (westbound), and between Baker Street and Aldgate due to an earlier faulty train at King's Cross St. Pancras.

Disruption between Clapham Junction and Dalston Junction expected until 3pm

12:46 , Sami Quadri

A points failure at Denmark Hill is causing delays of up to 20 minutes or cancellations for trains between Clapham Junction and Dalston Junction. Disruption is expected until 3pm.

London Overground part suspended

12:30 , Sami Quadri

There is currently no service between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction due to a points failure at Denmark Hill.

Severe traffic in Colliers Wood

11:00 , Sami Quadri

Traffic is slow-moving in both directions on [A24] High Street Colliers Wood due to emergency gas works. Temporary traffic signals are in place at the Valley Gardens junction, causing northbound queues along Merton High Street and southbound along Colliers Wood. Expect delays.

Good service resumes on London Overground

09:28 , Sami Quadri

Major traffic delays due to roadworks on Putney High Street

08:43 , Sami Quadri

Lane closures and temporary signals are in place on Putney High Street at the junction of Putney Bridge Road for signal upgrade works.

Traffic is slow moving on both approaches, with northbound queues extending to Upper Richmond Road and southbound queues towards Putney Bridge, causing delays in the surrounding area.

Road closed in Piccadilly Circus due to emergency water main repairs

08:18 , Sami Quadri

The A4201 Regent Street northbound is closed from Piccadilly Circus to Conduit Street due to emergency water main repairs. Buses 12, 88, 94, 139, 159, and 453 are detoured.

Severe delays on Northern Line

08:07 , Sami Quadri

There are severe delays southbound between Kennington and Morden due to a points failure at Morden. There are also minor delays on the rest of the line because of a points failure at Mornington Crescent.

Road closure after fire breaks out at waste recycling centre in Edmonton

07:58 , Sami Quadri

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at a waste recycling centre on Nobel Road, Edmonton, where 500 tonnes of mixed waste are alight.

Residents have been advised to keep doors and windows shut due to heavy smoke.

Nobel Road is closed between Thornton Road and Kynoch Road, impacting traffic on the A1055. Firefighters are using a 32m ladder and a drone team for an aerial view.

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Trains to Liverpool Street hit by disruption due to points failure

07:41 , Sami Quadri

A points failure in the Clapton area has blocked all lines, causing cancellations, delays or revisions for Greater Anglia, London Overground and Stansted Express trains running to and from London Liverpool Street. Disruption is expected until 10am.

Minor delays on the Northern line

07:17 , Michael Howie

TfL is reporting minor delays between Camden Town and Battersea Power Station southbound via Charing Cross due to a points failure at Mornington Crescent.

Points failure at Clapton hits Overground services

07:14 , Michael Howie

Rush-hour commuters are facing serious disruption on the Overground due to a points failure at Clapton.

TfL is reporting no service between Hackney Downs and Chingford due to the issue.

There are severe delays between Hackney Downs and Enfield Town and Cheshunt while Network Rail fix the problem.

National Rail is saying disruption is expected until 9am.

Good morning

07:11 , Michael Howie

Good morning and welcome to the Standard’s Thursday travel news live blog.