District Line part closure and delays affecting Chiswick today
23 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Residents travelling on the District Line this morning should expect disruptions in both directions, following a weekend of engineering work that has run over schedule.
All day today, Sunday 23 August, there is no service between Earl's Court and Kensington (Olympia). This closure began on Saturday afternoon and continues throughout today. Separately, severe delays are affecting the rest of the line after engineering work finished later than planned, with no service between Fulham Broadway and Wimbledon, and additional gaps between Earl's Court and Stamford Brook (westbound) and Stamford Brook to Barons Court (eastbound). Full status details are on the TfL website.
For Chiswick residents heading into central London, the quickest alternative is likely to be the Piccadilly Line from Turnham Green — though note that line is also experiencing its own delays this morning (see separate article). Buses along the A4 corridor remain an option for shorter hops.
TfL advises checking live status before setting out, as services may be restored progressively as the morning goes on. Allow extra time if you have a fixed commitment today.