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Elizabeth Line Part-Suspended as Faulty Train and Trespass Incident Snarl London’s Morning Commute

The disruption stems from a faulty train at Paddington plus a trespass incident at Ilford.

Overview

  • Elizabeth line services are part-suspended between Paddington and Shenfield with severe westbound delays to Heathrow, and trains are running revised or up to 30 minutes late.
  • TfL initially signalled disruption could continue until about 10:30am, but later live updates offered no firm resolution time.
  • Greater Anglia routes from Liverpool Street to Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk destinations face delays of up to 30 minutes or cancellations following the Ilford trespass incident.
  • The Metropolitan line is shut between Baker Street and Aldgate due to a track fault, with minor delays reported further north on the route.
  • Access changes include Tottenham Court Road operating exit-only for Elizabeth line passengers and no step-free access via Moorgate’s Broadgate entrance, while A23 Streatham High Road works are causing serious traffic delays and several Tube lines report minor delays.