District Line part suspended and severely delayed this morning
21 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Commuters on the District Line are facing a difficult start to Friday morning after engineering work ran late overnight, causing significant disruption across the route.
There is no eastbound service between Earl's Court and Tower Hill, and severe delays are affecting the rest of the line. TfL is accepting tickets on London Buses as an alternative for affected passengers. TfL status updates are available on the TfL website.
For Chiswick residents, the District Line is a key artery — serving Gunnersbury, Chiswick Park, Stamford Brook, Turnham Green and Kew Gardens stations. Those needing to travel eastbound towards the City are advised to allow extra time, use the parallel Piccadilly Line where possible, or pick up a replacement bus service.
The disruption was first flagged in the early hours of this morning and stems from a late finish to scheduled engineering. There is no confirmed time for a full return to normal service, so checking the TfL status page before setting off is strongly recommended.