Aslef train strikes have hit the capital’s transport network for a second day in a row.
Fewer London operators are affected on Wednesday but the Heathrow Express and London Northwestern Railway are among them.
On top of this, several of the London operators which saw walkouts on Tuesday are still struggling with delays.
These include Southern, South Western Railway and Thameslink which are expecting late starts or running revised timetables.
Meanwhile a “nationwide issue” with Border Force e-gates that caused chaos at airports across the country into the early hours of Wednesday has been resolved, the Home Office has announced.
Follow the latest updates below…
Hammersmith and City line delays now severe
11:53 , Jordan King
There are currently severe delays between Aldgate East and Baker Street due to an earlier faulty train at Farringdon – minor delays on the rest of the line due to train cancellations.
Severe delays to Circle line
11:52 , Jordan King
There are currently severe delays between Aldgate and Baker Street due to an earlier faulty train at Farringdon – good service on the rest of the line.
Four miles of congestion on M25 over Vehicle on fire
11:48 , Jordan King
Three out of four lanes are closed on the M25 anti-clockwise between J6 Godstone and J5 Chipstead due to a vehicle fire.
Delays are around 30 minutes, with about four miles of congestion.
London Overground now severely delayed – no longer suspended
11:00 , Jordan King
The London Overground is severely delayed between Stratford and Richmond / Clapham Junction due to a faulty freight train at Brondesbury – good service on the rest of the line.
Disruption through Gospel Oak
10:30 , Jordan King
A fault on a London Overground train at Brondesbury is causing disruption to services running through Gospel Oak.
As a result of this, trains between Clapham Junction / Richmond and Stratford may be cancelled. Trains between Gospel Oak and Barking Riverside may be cancelled or delayed by up to 25 minutes.
These delays are expected until at least 1pm.
TfL warns of serious delays on the A406 North Circular
10:24 , Jordan King
We have already told you about how a crash has left two lanes closed and an eight-mile tailback on the A406 North Circular eastbound.
TfL has updated its website to say the delays are serious, and it has warned drivers to “approach with caution” and “expect long delays”.
Lanes one and two (of three) are still blocked by the collision.
Eight-mile tailback on the North Circular eastbound
10:21 , Jordan King
A crash has left two lanes closed and an eight-mile tailback on the A406 North Circular eastbound.
Traffic is crawling from A112 Chingford Road (Crooked Billet Interchange) to Wadham Road, with congestion spreading from Edmonton back overthe Cooks Ferry Flyover.
Onlookers are also queueing from the M11 Flyover.
M25: Six-mile tailback with one lane closed near Epping
09:39 , Jordan King
A broken down vehicle on the M25 has closed one of four lanes anti-clockwise between J27 (M11 J6 / Epping) and J26 (Waltham Abbey / Loughton).
Traffic monitoring site Inrix shows there is currently a six-mile tailback.
More on this morning’s airport chaos:
09:24 , Jordan King
Social media users shared photos and videos of people stuck at Stansted Airport, waiting for transport.
Huge queues can be seen with many people resorting to sitting on the floor while they wait.
Others can be seen using their jackets as pillows to sleep on the floor.
Scene’s from Stansted as passengers wait for public transport. National Express buses are full to the brim, all taxi providers are unavailable. It now costs £200+ to access London by Uber, up from £70 when I checked at midnight. pic.twitter.com/UV9OVYE8VK
— Laura Howes (@laura_howes_) May 8, 2024
Hundreds still waiting for transport from Stansted airport. The next National Express train to London is at 4:30am, there were no available buses after 2:30am. pic.twitter.com/aQx7zohbmb
— Laura Howes (@laura_howes_) May 8, 2024
Victoria line no longer delayed
09:13 , Jordan King
The Victoria line has returned to running a good service.
Elizabeth line no longer disrupted
09:06 , Jordan King
We told you earlier about how a fault with the signalling system between London Paddington and Hayes & Harlington caused disruption to journeys through these stations.
This has now cleared up.
Minor delays to Hammersmith and City line
08:56 , Jordan King
There are currently minor delays eastbound only due to an earlier faulty train at Barbican – good service westbound.
London Overground part suspended
08:26 , Jordan King
There is currently no service between Stratford and Willesden Junction due to a faulty freight train at Brondesbury – good service on all other routes.
Minor delays to Metropolitan line
08:23 , Jordan King
There are currently minor delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Aldgate while we fix a faulty train at Barbican – good service on the rest of the line.
Disruption to services from St Albans to Sutton/ Elephant & Castle
08:20 , Jordan King
A points failure has been reported in the St Albans area – this is mainly affecting services starting from St Albans to Sutton/ Elephant & Castle.
Crash closes one lane on M25 and causes long delays on M25 and M26
07:53 , Jordan King
There are currently long delays on the M25 clockwise from J2 A2 (Darenth Interchange) to J6 A22 (Godstone) – congestion to a few miles back down the M26.
One lane is closed either side, between J5 M26 and Clacket Lane Services.
Whereclockwise M25 from M25 J2 / A2 / A282 (Darenth Interchange) to M25 J6 / A22 / B2235 (Godstone).
Elizabeth line disrupted
07:48 , Jordan King
A fault with the signalling system between London Paddington and Hayes & Harlington is causing disruption to journeys through these stations. Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 8.30am.
Road blocked on M25 near Waltham Abbey
07:27 , Jordan King
The road is blocked and causing queuing traffic both ways between A104 Epping New Road (Wake Arms Roundabout) and Woodbine Close (The Woodbine Inn).
This is because of a crash on A121 Woodridden Hill.
Traffic-monitoring site Inrix is reporting a high impact.
Tram part suspended
07:22 , Jordan King
There is no service expected before 7am or after 6pm on the whole of the London Trams network.
Between 7am and 6pm, services will only operate between Wimbledon and Reeves Corner and between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction/New Addington.
Minor delays to Victoria line
07:20 , Jordan King
There are currently minor delays due to a shortage of trains.
Minor delays to Northern line
07:20 , Jordan King
There are currently minor delays due to a shortage of trains.
If you use a Thameslink train:
07:19 , Jordan King
Services will start later than normal because of yesterday’s strike action.
On top of this, a reduced service will be in operation each day on the following routes:
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Peterborough and Horsham via Redhill – one train per hour
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Cambridge and Three Bridges via Redhill – one train per hour
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Bedford and Brighton – two trains per hour
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London Blackfriars and Sutton via Wimbledon – two trains per hour
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St Albans and Sutton via Mitcham Eastfields – two trains per hour
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Luton and Rainham – one train per hour
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London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks – two trains per hour
If you usually commute with South Western Railway:
07:17 , Jordan King
A revised service will run, with short-notice cancellations possible.
Engineering work will also affect your journey.
If you usually commute with Southern Railways:
07:15 , Jordan King
Today’s services may start later than normal, because of yesterday’s strike action.
An amended timetable and a reduced number of trains will be in operation on various routes.
The operator has asked customers to check journey planners, as the departure times and frequencies of these shuttle services will vary throughout the day.
Chaos at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton
07:11 , Jordan King
A “nationwide issue” with Border Force e-gates caused chaos at multiple airports across the country into the early hours of Wednesday.
Images and footage posted on social media showed horrendous queues as passengers waited to have their passports checked at airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton.
But this has now been resolved, the Home Office has announced.
Read more here.
How are today’s strikes impacting the London Northwestern Railway?
07:06 , Jordan King
No London Northwestern Railway services are running today.
How are today’s strikes impacting the Heathrow Express?
07:02 , Jordan King
A reduced half hourly service will be in operation as follows:
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First train departs London Paddington at 7.25am, then every 30 minutes at 25 and 55 minutes past the hour until the last train at 6.55pm
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First train departs Heathrow Terminal 5 at 7.57am, then every 27 and 57 minutes past the hour until the last train at 6.57pm
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First train departs Heathrow Central at 8.02am, then every 32 and 02 minutes past the hour until the last train at 7.02pm
What operators are affected by today’s strike?
07:00 , Jordan King
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06:58 , Jordan King
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