Mildmay Line delays after overhead power fault at West Hampstead
9 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
The Mildmay Line was hit by severe delays on Tuesday evening following a fault with the overhead power lines at West Hampstead. The disruption came on top of an already difficult evening for commuters, with the District Line also experiencing significant problems at the same time.
For Chiswick residents, the Mildmay Line is most relevant as a cross-London alternative when other services are disrupted — particularly for journeys through Camden, Islington and Hackney. With both the Mildmay and District lines affected simultaneously on Tuesday, TfL's standard diversionary options were themselves under pressure. Full status information is available from TfL.
The Elizabeth Line remained unaffected and continued to provide a reliable route between Ealing Broadway and central London. Residents using the Mildmay Line for longer cross-city trips should keep an eye on real-time updates via the TfL Go app or the status page, which is updated as conditions change. Delay repay claims can be submitted directly through TfL if your journey was extended by 15 minutes or more.