Piccadilly and District lines hit by signal failure at Acton Town
5 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
A signal failure at Acton Town this morning caused simultaneous disruption to two lines that serve Chiswick and its neighbours, with knock-on effects lasting through much of the day.
The Piccadilly Line had no service between Hammersmith and Heathrow Airport/Uxbridge, with severe delays reported across the rest of the route. The District Line lost service between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway — a section that directly affects residents travelling westward from Chiswick. The District Line also has a separate planned engineering closure between Tower Hill and Upminster running across the full weekend, so eastbound journeys face additional disruption.
TfL confirmed that tickets were being accepted on London Buses and the Elizabeth line via any reasonable route during the disruption. For Chiswick residents heading to Heathrow, the Elizabeth line from Ealing Broadway remains the most practical alternative. Travellers going into central London can use the District Line in the eastbound direction where the service remains good, or pick up local bus routes. Check the TfL status page before travelling: TfL service status.