District Line disrupted between Turnham Green and Richmond — track fault at Gunnersbury
12 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
A track fault at Gunnersbury caused significant disruption to the District Line on Tuesday, affecting the stretch between Turnham Green and Richmond — the section that runs directly through Chiswick.
Services were first suspended entirely on that section, before severe delays set in as engineers worked on the fault. At the height of the disruption, TfL confirmed that tickets would be accepted on London Buses, the Elizabeth line and South Western Railways via reasonable routes, giving passengers some flexibility while the work continued. Good service was maintained on the rest of the District Line beyond Turnham Green. TfL reported the disruption on their status page.
For residents travelling westbound from Chiswick towards Kew, Richmond or Gunnersbury, checking the TfL status page before setting out is advisable until a full all-clear is confirmed. The Elizabeth line from Ealing Broadway offers a useful alternative for some journeys. Updates are available in real time at tfl.gov.uk.