Track fault at Northfields disrupts Piccadilly and District lines
13 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
A track fault at Northfields caused significant disruption to two tube lines on Wednesday evening, with knock-on effects likely to linger into the morning commute.
The Piccadilly Line was first suspended between Northfields and all Heathrow terminals, before later moving to severe delays across the same stretch following what TfL described as a signal failure at Northfields. Good service was reported on the rest of the line throughout. The District Line also suffered severe delays between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway as a result of the same incident.
During both disruptions, TfL confirmed that London Buses were accepting tickets via any reasonable route, and the Elizabeth line was also accepting Piccadilly Line tickets. Residents travelling to or from Heathrow, or between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway, should check TfL's live status page before setting out.
Separately, the District Line was also briefly suspended between High Street Kensington and Edgware Road due to a points failure at Edgware Road early on Thursday morning, affecting a different stretch of the network. Check the latest status on the TfL website.