District Line severe delays between Parsons Green and Wimbledon
30 June 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Commuters on the western stretch of the District Line faced significant disruption on Sunday afternoon after a signalling problem at East Putney caused severe delays between Parsons Green and Wimbledon.
The rest of the District Line was running a good service, so journeys to and from Turnham Green, Gunnersbury and Chiswick Park towards central London were unaffected — but anyone travelling towards Wimbledon or joining the line at Parsons Green encountered queues and extended wait times.
TfL confirmed that tickets were being accepted on London Buses as an alternative for the disrupted section, which is worth knowing if you needed to reach Wimbledon or East Putney during the disruption. Bus route 39 and 493 connect parts of that corridor and are worth checking via the TfL Journey Planner if delays persist.
Always check the TfL service status page before travelling, particularly at weekends and during the current period of high service variability on multiple lines.