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Kennington Points Failure Hampers Northern Line as Bakerloo Delays Persist

The Elizabeth line has returned to normal operations with contingency ticketing across alternative routes to ease travel.

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Overview

  • A points failure at Kennington this morning triggered severe delays on the Northern line between Battersea Power Station and Camden Town via Charing Cross.
  • The Bakerloo line is experiencing minor delays due to cancelled trains, and the Elizabeth line has resumed normal operations under contingency measures.
  • A passenger taken ill at Blackwater forced a temporary closure of the Great Western Railway line towards Guildford, affecting Reading to Gatwick routes until 10:45am.
  • Cutty Sark, Euston Square and Chancery Lane stations remain shut due to escalator replacement works and staff shortages, with passengers rerouted via nearby services.
  • Transport for London is accepting tickets on alternative bus and partner rail routes to ease journeys during ongoing network faults.