Mildmay Line hit by further disruptions — fire and signal failure
18 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
The Mildmay Line has had a difficult 24 hours, with three separate incidents causing delays and a partial suspension across the route.
Earlier in the day, severe delays followed a fire alert at Stratford. By mid-morning, a signal failure at Gospel Oak led to no service between Willesden Junction and Camden Road, with severe delays persisting on the rest of the line. Then, shortly after midnight, a lineside fire at Acton Central — directly relevant to Chiswick-area passengers — caused fresh severe delays, with London Underground accepting tickets via any reasonable alternative route. TfL status updates
Passengers travelling on the Mildmay Line through Acton Central or connecting at Willesden Junction should check live TfL status before setting out. The Elizabeth Line from Ealing Broadway and London Overground routes may offer useful alternatives depending on your destination.
TfL has not yet given a timetable for full service resumption, so it is worth building in extra time for any early Saturday morning journeys. Check tfl.gov.uk for the latest.