Mildmay Line suspended through Shepherd's Bush — faulty train to blame
22 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Commuters on the Mildmay Line are facing disruption this morning after a faulty train at Shepherd's Bush caused TfL to suspend services between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction. The rest of the line is operating a good service, but anyone travelling through that central section will need to find an alternative route.
For Chiswick residents, the most practical workarounds are the District Line from Gunnersbury or Turnham Green into central London, or bus services along the Chiswick corridor. If your journey takes you toward Clapham Junction specifically, South Western Railway services from Kew Bridge or Richmond may be a useful alternative depending on your destination.
TfL has not given an estimated time for services to resume, so it is worth checking the live status board before you set out. Live updates are available on the TfL website.
This is the latest in a run of disruptions on the Mildmay Line in recent weeks, following earlier incidents involving signal failures and freight delays. Passengers are advised to allow extra time and check TfL's travel tools for real-time alternatives.