District Line disruption this morning — what Chiswick commuters need to know
24 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Commuters heading east on the District Line are facing significant disruption this Thursday morning following a points failure at Tower Hill.
There is no eastbound service between Embankment and Whitechapel, and severe delays are affecting the stretch between Earl's Court and both Ealing Broadway and Richmond — which covers the core Chiswick corridor through Gunnersbury, Kew Gardens and Chiswick stations. Minor delays are also reported on the remainder of the line.
TfL has confirmed that London buses are accepting tickets via any reasonable route, so District Line ticket holders can board buses without paying again. The most useful alternatives for Chiswick residents heading into central London include the 391 and 27 bus services, and the Overground from Gunnersbury towards Clapham Junction or Stratford, depending on your destination.
If your journey takes you through the City or east of Liverpool Street, consider switching to the Central Line from Ealing Broadway or picking up the Elizabeth Line at Ealing Broadway for a faster cross-town route.
Check the live status board before you leave: TfL District Line status.