Mildmay line hit by electrical fault and late-night closures this week
16 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Chiswick-area Overground users relying on the Mildmay line face a double disruption today and for the rest of this week.
An electrical fault at Hackney Central has caused no service between Gospel Oak and Stratford, with severe delays on the remainder of the line. TfL says London Underground is accepting Mildmay line tickets via reasonable alternative routes, so District or other Underground services may be worth considering if your journey takes you east. Check the live TfL status page for the latest.
Separately, planned late-night engineering work is affecting westbound services this week. On Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 September, there is no westbound service from Stratford towards Camden Road after 23:45. The 23:59 and 00:15 departures from Stratford will instead start from Camden Road at 00:18 and 00:35 respectively. TfL advises catching the last westbound service from Stratford at 23:44, or using bus routes 30, 274, 388, 393 or 488 as alternatives. Full details are on the TfL website.
Anyone travelling east across London this morning should allow extra time or plan an alternative route before setting out.