Piccadilly Line westbound delays this morning — what to use instead
15 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Residents travelling westbound on the Piccadilly Line this morning are facing severe delays between Hammersmith and Osterley, caused by a late finish to overnight engineering work at Ealing Common.
The disruption is westbound only, and good service is running on the rest of the line. However, for anyone heading to Acton Town, Boston Manor, Osterley or stations towards Heathrow from Chiswick or Hammersmith, the delays could add significant time to the morning commute.
TfL is accepting tickets on London Buses, the Elizabeth line and South Western Railway services as alternatives. The Elizabeth line is generally the quickest substitute for longer westbound journeys, with South Western Railway a useful option for those heading through Richmond or Twickenham. Local buses along the A4 corridor are also running normally.
Note that yesterday the Piccadilly Line also suffered separate disruption from a signal failure at Bounds Green, which affected eastbound services — so it has been a difficult 24 hours for the line.
Keep an eye on the TfL service status page for live updates before you leave.