Piccadilly Line delays between Acton Town and Heathrow after fire alert
4 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Travellers using the Piccadilly Line to or from Heathrow Airport are facing severe delays this evening following an earlier fire alert at Boston Manor station. The disruption affects the stretch between Acton Town and Heathrow, which is a key route for Chiswick residents heading to the airport or connecting onward.
TfL is accepting tickets on London Buses and the Elizabeth line as alternatives, so passengers should be able to complete their journeys without extra cost. It is worth noting that the Piccadilly Line already has no service between Cockfosters and Uxbridge today as part of planned engineering work, meaning options on that line are more limited than usual. Full status information is available on the TfL website.
For airport-bound passengers, the Elizabeth line from Ealing Broadway or Hayes & Harlington provides a reliable alternative to Heathrow Terminals 2, 3 and 5. Allow additional time if you have a flight to catch, and check your terminal before travelling to pick the most convenient route.