Overview
- Trackside equipment was damaged by overnight vandalism between Loughton and Epping, forcing the Central Line section to be closed while engineers fix the fault.
- Transport for London is operating emergency replacement shuttles and advising passengers to change at Loughton for onward travel.
- TfL is accepting London Buses and Greater Anglia tickets for affected journeys between Liverpool Street and Harlow Town to ease disruption.
- British Transport Police said they were called to reports of cable theft in the Theydon Bois area and that an investigation is ongoing, with the public asked to contact BTP with information.
- Commuters should expect further disruption and minor delays on the wider Central Line as repairs continue and services are restored.