Mildmay Line suspended between Willesden Junction and Richmond
4 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Trains on the Mildmay Line are not running between Willesden Junction and Richmond this afternoon following a fire alert at South Acton station. The suspension affects the section of the line that serves Chiswick area passengers, so anyone planning to travel in or out via the Mildmay should allow extra time or seek an alternative route.
TfL confirmed that London Underground is accepting tickets via any reasonable alternative route, meaning you can board other services without paying again. The rest of the Mildmay Line is operating a good service beyond the affected stretch. Check the latest status on the TfL website before heading out, as conditions may change once the fire alert is resolved.
Passengers heading towards Richmond or Willesden Junction should consider using local bus services or, where possible, the District Line or Elizabeth line depending on their destination. There is no current estimate for when full service will resume. Updates are expected as the situation at South Acton is assessed by the relevant teams.