District Line delays hit Chiswick-bound services after Earl's Court fault
28 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Commuters using the District Line faced disruption on Monday evening after a points failure at Earl's Court caused severe delays on the westbound section between Barking and Tower Hill. Minor delays were also reported on the stretch between Earl's Court and both Ealing Broadway and Richmond — the branches most used by Chiswick residents.
TfL advised passengers that tickets were being accepted on London Buses as an alternative during the disruption. Services on the rest of the District Line were running normally. Check the latest District Line status on the TfL website before travelling.
Points failures are among the more common causes of tube disruption and can take several hours to resolve, depending on access and the extent of the fault. Residents travelling into central London from Gunnersbury, Chiswick Park, Turnham Green or Stamford Brook stations should allow extra time and consider bus alternatives on the 94, 237 or E3 routes while the fault is being cleared.