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Transport & TfL · High BarnetNorthern line suspended between Camden Town and East Finchley, High Barnet commuters face severe delays
A signal fault at Kentish Town has halted Northern line service between Camden Town and East Finchley. Severe delays now affect travel from East Finchley to High Barnet, with trains being diverted to Edgware. The District line also suffers minor delays around Earl’s Court.
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Transport & TfL · FinchleyGhostly train tales on Northern Line linked to real engines
Reports of a ghostly steam train on the Northern Line, specifically between East Finchley station and Wellington sidings, may have a rational explanation. Departmental steam engines operated on the London Underground until 1971, and an experimental locomotive known as 'Fowler's Ghost' was also tested in the area.
Finchley3 min readTrust 66 · Craft 77 · Hype 65
Transport & TfL · Burnt OakBurnt Oak Northern Line Station Faces Step-Free Access Works
Burnt Oak station on the Northern line will have its step-free access unavailable for two weeks from October 26. Transport for London is carrying out essential works, affecting passengers who rely on lift access.
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Transport & TfL · Burnt OakBurnt Oak Station to Close for Two Weeks for Step-Free Access Work
Burnt Oak station on the Northern Line will shut for two weeks from October 26 to November 9. The closure is to allow for the installation of a new lift and walkway as part of a wider project to add step-free access, which is expected to be completed in early 2026.
Burnt Oak2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20- Transport & TfL · Mill Hill
Northern line extension to Mill Hill scrapped in 1954 left three lost stations
A 1930s Northern line extension would have added three stations beyond Mill Hill East, but construction stopped after the Second World War. Post-war green belt laws led to the project’s cancellation in 1954, leaving only remnants of Brockley Hill station visible today.
Mill Hill5 min readTrust 36 · Craft 59 · Hype 15 
WorldNorthern Line Suspension Disrupts Edgware Commuters
Edgware residents face severe transport disruption as Transport for London suspends northbound Northern Line services from Charing Cross to Camden Town. The Circle and District lines are also suspended in parts of central London, with delays on the Metropolitan and Mildmay lines.
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Transport & TfL · ColindaleColindale Tube Station's New Ticket Hall Opens
Colindale Tube station has unveiled its new ticket hall, providing step-free access to the Northern Line for the first time. The upgrade, funded by multiple partners, aims to support the area's rapid growth and improve passenger experience.
Colindale3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 95 · Hype 30