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TfL Apologises for Disruptions as District Line Service Remains Reduced During Wimbledon

TfL’s engineers are working to fix a Tower Hill track fault to restore normal District Line service.

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Overview

  • Transport for London apologised for District Line disruptions at Wimbledon and said a Tower Hill track fault alongside legacy signalling issues has forced it to cut back train frequencies.
  • Network Rail and TfL engineers are investigating two track circuit failures and a fire alert at Southfields that have caused signals to default to red and limit service capacity.
  • Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler formally wrote to TfL’s commissioner and is due to meet with officials to demand immediate repairs and push for long-term infrastructure upgrades.
  • Thousands of tennis spectators have faced cancellations, severe delays and overcrowding at Southfields and Wimbledon stations, prompting advice to allow extra journey time.
  • Local campaigners warn that tube problems are adding to wider transport strains from street closures, diverted bus routes and parking shortages around the Championships.