District Line delays between Wimbledon and Earl's Court — check before you travel
3 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Commuters using the District Line on the Wimbledon branch faced significant disruption on Thursday morning after a points failure at Parsons Green caused severe delays between Wimbledon and Earl's Court.
TfL confirmed that London Underground tickets were being accepted on London buses and South West Trains services during the disruption, giving affected passengers alternative ways to complete their journeys. The rest of the District Line was reported to be running a good service.
For Chiswick residents, the most practical alternatives for travel towards central London during any ongoing disruption are the District Line from Gunnersbury, Kew Gardens or Chiswick Park on the Richmond branch (unaffected), or local bus services. The TfL status page is the quickest way to check whether the situation has been resolved before setting out.
Points failures at Parsons Green have caused periodic disruption to the Wimbledon branch in recent weeks. TfL has not yet issued a statement on when the fault will be fully resolved.