District line hit by severe delays between Edgware Road and Wimbledon
14 June 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Commuters on the District line are facing significant disruption this morning after short-notice cancellations of overnight engineering works caused severe delays between Edgware Road and Wimbledon. The problems affect the section of the line that serves Chiswick's stations directly, including Gunnersbury, Kew Gardens and Richmond, meaning journeys into central London are taking considerably longer than usual.
TfL is reporting a good service on the rest of the District line, so disruption appears to be concentrated on this particular stretch. Passengers travelling from Chiswick towards the City or West End may want to consider alternative routes while the situation continues. The District line's parallel Overground services from Chiswick station, and the South Western Railway service from Kew Bridge, could provide useful alternatives for some journeys.
There is no confirmed timescale for when normal service will resume. Travellers are advised to check the TfL status board before setting out, as conditions can change quickly. Real-time updates are available at the TfL service status page.