District Line delays hit Chiswick routes again this Friday morning
18 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Commuters heading into central London on the District Line are facing a difficult start to the day, with severe delays reported on two separate sections of the line.
As of this morning, TfL is reporting severe delays between Earl's Court and Wimbledon — caused by engineering work overrunning at Parsons Green — as well as westbound delays between Tower Hill and both Richmond and Ealing Broadway, following a faulty train at Whitechapel. A separate alert from yesterday evening flagged severe delays between Upminster and Tower Hill due to a fire alert at Dagenham East, though that disruption may have eased overnight.
For Chiswick residents, the Earl's Court to Wimbledon stretch and the westbound Richmond branch are the most relevant. If you are travelling eastbound into the City or West End this morning, allow extra time or consider alternatives.
TfL is accepting tickets on London Buses, South Western Railway, C2C and DLR services during the disruption. The rest of the District Line is reported to be running a good service. Always check before you travel. Full status updates are available on the TfL website.