District and Mildmay lines closed today — bus DL3 runs through Chiswick
13 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Residents heading out by rail today face a significant disruption: both the District Line and the Mildmay Line are partly closed on Sunday 13 September, and Chiswick sits squarely in the affected area.
On the District Line, there is no service between Tower Hill and Richmond or Ealing Broadway. On the Mildmay Line, trains are not running between Willesden Junction and Richmond. Replacement bus service DL3 is operating between Willesden Junction and Richmond, passing through Acton Central, South Acton (Acton Lane), Turnham Green, Chiswick Park, Gunnersbury and Kew Gardens. That route covers most of the usual District Line stops through Chiswick, so it is the most practical alternative for local journeys today. TfL service status
Allow extra time: replacement buses typically run less frequently than the trains they substitute, and road traffic — particularly on a Sunday morning when leisure trips are high — can add further delays. For journeys into central London, the Piccadilly Line via Turnham Green station remains an option, though check current status before travelling. Tickets are being accepted across relevant bus and rail services during the disruption.