District Line hit by severe delays — alternative routes available
9 October 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Commuters using the District Line this morning are facing severe delays following a customer incident at Earl's Court station. The disruption is affecting services across the line, and Chiswick residents travelling into central London or beyond should allow extra time or consider alternative routes.
TfL has confirmed that tickets are being accepted on London Buses, the Mildmay line, DLR, Elizabeth line, C2C and South Western Railway via reasonable routes, giving passengers several options to complete their journeys. South Western Railway services from Chiswick station may be a practical choice for those heading into Waterloo, while the Elizabeth line is accessible from nearby Ealing Broadway. TfL status updates are available on the TfL website.
The incident was first reported just after 9am today. It is not yet clear how long the disruption will last, so passengers are advised to check live updates before setting out. Those with flexibility may prefer to delay travel until services normalise. The District Line serves Gunnersbury, Kew Gardens and Richmond westbound from Chiswick's local stations, so afternoon and lunchtime journeys could also be affected if the disruption continues.