Northern Line Suspension Disrupts Edgware Commuters
Northbound services halted between Charing Cross and Camden Town due to signal failure at Warren Street
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Edgware residents travelling into central London this morning face significant disruption after Transport for London suspended northbound Northern Line services between Charing Cross and Camden Town. The suspension, caused by a signal failure at Warren Street, began before 06:50 on 31 July.
The disruption compounds wider issues across the Tube network. The Circle line is fully suspended due to a points fault at High Street Kensington. The District line has no service between Earl’s Court and Edgware Road, with severe delays affecting routes from Ealing Broadway, Richmond and Wimbledon to Tower Hill.
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Impact on Barnet and wider London
While the Northern Line suspension directly affects Edgware, other parts of Barnet may experience knock-on delays. The Metropolitan line, which serves Moor Park and Watford, is running with severe delays due to train cancellations. Minor delays are also reported between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge.
The Mildmay line, which connects to the London Overground network, is experiencing severe delays due to an operational incident in its depot. This has also caused minor delays on the Lioness line. The Piccadilly line remains suspended between Cockfosters and Uxbridge for planned upgrade works.
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Advice for passengers
Transport for London has advised passengers to use alternative routes. Tickets are being accepted on local bus services and South Western Railway trains where applicable. No timeline has been provided for the resumption of normal services.
Commuters can check real-time updates on the TfL website or via the TfL Go app. No further details on the cause of the signal failure at Warren Street or the operational incidents affecting the Mildmay and Metropolitan lines have been released.
What happens next
Transport for London has not indicated when services will return to normal. Engineers are expected to address the points fault at High Street Kensington and the signal failure at Warren Street as a priority. Passengers are advised to allow extra time for journeys and to monitor TfL’s service updates throughout the day.
Questions this report answers
+How long will the Northern Line suspension last?
Transport for London has not provided a timeline for when services will return to normal. Engineers are working to fix the signal failure at Warren Street and the points fault at High Street Kensington, but no completion time has been announced yet.
+Which Tube lines are affected besides the Northern Line?
The Circle line is fully suspended due to a points fault at High Street Kensington, and the District line has no service between Earl’s Court and Edgware Road. The Metropolitan and Mildmay lines also face severe delays, while the Piccadilly line remains suspended for planned upgrades.
+What alternatives can Edgware commuters use?
Passengers are advised to use local bus services or South Western Railway trains where tickets are accepted. Transport for London recommends checking real-time updates on the TfL website or app for the latest travel options.
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