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TfL Go: Live Tube, Bus & Rail 4+

Plan journeys around london, designed for ipad.

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• 4.7 • 40K Ratings

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Travel confidently around London with maps and live travel updates on our official TfL app. Check live arrival times for Tube, London Overground, DLR, Elizabeth line and Thameslink trains as well as Trams and IFS Cloud Cable Car. Make step-free journeys and look up station facilities. See on the map when stations and lifts are closed. Walking or cycling? Our reliable journey planner will map a safe route. The app is built around our iconic Tube map. To get started: • Touch the map or search to plan your journey • See the status of all lines • Check how busy each London Underground station is right now • Re-route as you travel - we’ll suggest alternatives • Switch to the step-free map for accessible journeys • Find out when your next train, bus or tram is due • Look up which platform your train will arrive on • See when the stations you want to travel through are quieter • Check out station information and facilities such as toilets Most recently we’ve: • Added more information about station toilets – find out where they are by gender and which ones are accessible and/or with baby changing facilities • Built a new map showing nearby bus stops – making it simple to see where you can catch your bus from • Refreshed the navigation – it’s even easier to get to the features you want Our simple and clear layout is designed to make using the app easy for everyone. Planning your journey: We’ll suggest multiple ways to get to your destination – you pick the one that suits you best. Choose the quickest journey, bus-only or one that’s step-free. Check before you travel: See how the line is running and when to expect your next Tube, bus, train or tram Freedom to explore: Choose the right travel options if you or someone you’re travelling with needs to avoid steps, lifts onto a train or in a station. Bus stops near you: Find the bus stop nearest to where you are, and next bus live arrival information for every route. Available underground via Wi-Fi (or 4G in some places) for live updates on the go. What users have said: “I think that out of all of the transport apps I have owned on my phone, this is by far the best” “I love how clean the design of the app is & how easy it is to use. The best part of the app is it’s simplicity & how it helps you to navigate across London so effortlessly.” “The map is awesome! The ability to zoom in and out and see more/less information as you do so. The station information is really useful and seeing which lines/stations are closed or have delays at a glance is really helpful. It’s also beautifully designed! Very slick, clean, and responsive.” “The app is beautifully designed and free to use. Step free mode also works really well." “This is a must have app … very much worth the wait. Well done TFL.”

Version 1.61.0

Improvements to VoiceOver support, plus some other bug fixes.

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40K Ratings

Interesting app

Most map apps such as citymapper and google maps bring similar functionality, but the tfl developers have indeed done a good job of providing a well designed and simplified experience with a focus on public transport in London and accessibility (both in the app and in finding accessible transport options). I am particularly impressed with the consistent design style that reflects the tfl brand really well. I would be curious to find out what technologies you used when building out the screens and interactive map 😁! Of course there are always tradeoffs when designing a whole navigation app around the london tube map seeing as those unfamiliar with the london tube may find it unintuitive, as geographical distances and locations in london aren’t conveyed like they are on an ordinary map. In addition, the amount of text on the map and text on the main option buttons at the bottom may make the main app screen slightly less accessible to certain people. However, given the constraints of working off the tfl map, the design is still impressive. To make the app better, it would be good to add some more disambiguation for places vs stations. Eg: High Barnet may refer to the tube station or the centre of the area.

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Hi Nina. Thank you so much for your very detailed review and amazing rating! We are thrilled to learn you have such a positive opinion! We appreciate your point on those who may be unfamiliar with london and the underground map, however, the app is designed to plan a journey from the app users current location, which will negate the need to know where you'll be starting your journey from - although this is also something you can do in the app! Damien

I have had countless apps for TFL - none as good as this!

Third party apps have all gone down the drain imo mostly due to ads subscription fees and the info is just late and then I found out TFL have their very own app now so I thought that wouldn’t be good as they’re not devs but they have got good devs and built a brilliant app that has everything you want & more! It’s up to date information and will even let you know when lifts are down on certain platforms. The UI is nice and smooth and the map as you’d expect from the very people who run it. This is right up there in my favourite travel apps now. Finally deleted old apps like movit - citymapper and all the countless others. Download it - it’s the best! 😎👍

Platform numbers would be helpful when using the planner part

The end user still does not have the information given about what platform number the train is departing from. For example. I planned a journey from Paddington to heathrow at 04:42 it says walk to platform london Paddington. For me it's clear it's the national rail station for otherswho are foreign will not see any difference. I know first westbound services depart from the main line station and elizabeth line ststion at Paddington does not open till 0528hrs. It would be helpful if you could PLEASE put the platform numbers as when it is available. This will help a lot of people who are using the app know which platform to go to. Another example I can show is if someone was to go to Gatwick Airport from paddington it just says go to platform. I really needs to tell the user at Paddington use elizabeth line train from platform A to Farringdon from Farringdon go to platform 3. TFL really needs to acknowledge this because it's frtrsting for me to tell you guys the basics the app needs to have.

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London travel news LIVE: Motorists stuck in 8-mile tailbacks on A13 due to emergency repairs

Motorists have been stuck in queues coming into London from Essex on the A13 East India Dock road following emergency repairs.

Two lanes were closed on the key route earlier on Tuesday, causing traffic to back up around eight miles, from the Canning Town flyover to Rainham.

All lanes have now reopened, but traffic monitoring system said on Tuesday afternoon that queues are still congesting the road.

On the Underground, there are minor delays on the Central Line between Leytonstone and Hainault via Newbury Park. TfL says there is a good service on all other lines.

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Overground delays due to power supply failure

There is no service between Bush Hill Park and Enfield Town due to a power supply failure at Enfield Town.

There are also severe delays between Bush Hill Park and Enfield Town.

Signalling fault hits Thameslink services

Disruption between London Blackfriars and London St Pancras International is now expected until the end of the day, National Rail has said.

A fault with the signalling system means fewer trains are able to run on some lines.

Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Affected services are Thameslink trains on the following routes: Between Brighton / Three Bridges and Bedford and between Brighton and Cambridge, and between Horsham and Peterborough, and between Sutton and St Albans, and between Rainham and Luton.

Barking disruption to continue

There is no service between Barking and Barking Riverside on the Overground while Network Rail fix a fault with the overhead power lines.

Disruption is now expected to last until 8pm.

C2C services between London Fenchurch Street and Grays / Southend Central are also affected.

Disruption between Barking and Grays via Rainham expected until 7.45pm

Damage to the overhead electric wires between Barking and Grays means some lines are blocked, National Rail has said.

Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 7.45pm.

Minor delays on Hammersmith and City Line

The incident at Farringdon is also causing delays to westbound trains on the Hammersmith and City Line, according to TfL.

Minor delays on Circle line

There are minor delays anticlockwise on the Circle line while TfL staff help a person ill on a train at Farringdon.

Disruption between Woking and Basingstoke expected until 6pm

Train services running through Basingstoke may be delayed or revised due to a train fault at Farnborough.

Disruption is expected until 6pm.

Disruption over on Overground between Richmond and Stratford

Trains are now running normally following a fault with the signalling system between Gospel Oak and Camden Road.

Disruption between London Blackfriars and St Pancras expected until end of day

A signalling fault between London Blackfriars and London St Pancras International means trains are having to run at a reduced speed on some lines, National Rail says.

Trains running between the stations stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes, or revised.

The disruption is expected until the end of the day.

National Rail says anyone travelling between the stations “should allow up to 30 minutes extra to complete your journey this afternoon”.

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We are aware that the ASLEF union has announced that strike action by their members will take place on 7 May, affecting Southern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink and Great Northern. 

There will also be a withdrawal from non-contractual overtime on 6 May and from 8 to 11 May (inclusive).

We will provide more information on our  Industrial Action page  as soon as we have confirmed how this will affect our services.

Last updated: 1:34 PM

A fault with the signalling system between London Blackfriars and London St Pancras International means fewer trains are able to run on some lines. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer Advice

Due to a fault with the signalling system between London Blackfriars and London St Pancras International, you should allow up to 30 minutes extra to complete your journey this afternoon.

How will this affect my journey?

North of London :

• Services between London St Pancras International and Peterborough may have delays due to stopping at additional stations South of London
• Services between London St Pancras International and Cambridge may have delays and alterations to the stopping patterns, you may have to change trains to get to your destination
• Thameslink services between London St Pancras International and Bedford will have a reduced service. You may need to wait for the next available service if your original train is too busy to board

Central London

• Services between Welwyn Garden City and Sevenoaks will operate between London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks only
• Services that run between Sutton and St Albans / Bedford - there will be some cancellations with delays and alterations to the stopping patterns
• Services between Orpington and Luton are cancelled

South of London

• Services between East Grinstead and Bedford are cancelled. If you require travel to / from East Grinstead, you can use alternative Southern services between London Victoria / East Croydon and East Grinstead
• Thameslink services between London and Brighton may be delayed. There is a reduction of services between London and Three Bridges so you may need to wait for the next available service
• Thameslink services between Horsham and London may be delayed. These trains will call additionally at Salfords and Earlswood

Please check station screens and planners for the latest information for your next service.

If you are travelling to either Luton Airport or Gatwick Airport please ensure you leave enough time to reach your destination, as there is a reduced service between Bedford and Gatwick Airport.

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Waiting for the next train should be your quickest option, however, the following ticket acceptance has been arranged, at no extra cost to you:

• London Underground via any reasonable route
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• Southeastern trains between Rainham and London via any reasonable route

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The live departure boards can be found here .

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A track circuit failure is disrupting trains travelling northbound between London Blackfriars and London St Pancras International.

This part of the network uses track circuits to detect the position of trains. These are electrical systems which monitor whether a train is on a section of track. They operate as part of the signalling system, which is designed to be "fail safe".

When a track circuit fails, the signalling system will interpret this as a train remaining in place, even though there may not be a train present at all, or the previous service may have long since left the area.

As a result, further trains cannot be automatically allowed onto the relevant section of track. Train drivers will be stopped by red signals on approach. They will then get verbal permission from the signaller so that they can proceed, and will run at a heavily-reduced speed as far as the next signal. This is so that the drivers will stop safely if they see anything ahead of them.

In some areas, the sections between signals can be several miles long, so this can result in delays building up. Even with shorter sections of track affected, there would still be a delay of at least a few minutes to each journey.

Track circuit faults can be caused by a number of different issues, including electronic faults or obstructions on the track. Network Rail manage the signalling system, including track circuits, and their staff are investigating the fault as a matter of urgency.

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You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner .

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You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

Last updated: 10:18 PM

Engineering work for Today

Date: 22 April - 26 April 2024 11:59 PM

Routes affected: Southern / Thameslink services via Salfords / Earlswood

Engineering work is taking place between Three Bridges and Earlswood, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Thameslink:

Between 22:45 and 05:25 each night, trains will not call at Earlswood or Salfords. You can use Southern rail replacement buses to complete your journey.

Between 22:45 and 05:25 each night, trains will not call at Earlswood or Salfords. Rail replacement buses will run between Horley and Redhill, calling at Earlswood and Salfords.

These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page .

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages .

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Routes affected: Thameslink services via Streatham

Engineering work is taking place between Streatham and Sutton, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Between 23:59 and 05:00 each night:

• Thameslink services to / from Sutton will run to / from Herne Hill instead. For travel between Herne Hill and Sutton, you can use Southern services, or London Buses.
• Overnight services between Bedford and Three Bridges / Brighton will be diverted to run non-stop via London Bridge.

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

You can plan your journey on London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner

To check for future disruptions visit the planned engineering works page.

Other disruptions

Facilities on the 23:07 Bedford to Three Bridges due 01:29. Will be formed of 12 coaches instead of 8.

Facilities on the 23:23 Brighton to Bedford due 02:14. Will be formed of 12 coaches instead of 8.

Facilities on the 24/04/24 04:15 Three Bridges to Bedford due 06:22. Will be formed of 12 coaches instead of 8.

Facilities on the 24/04/24 08:56 Three Bridges to Bedford due 11:07. Will be formed of 12 coaches instead of 8.

At Ashwell & Morden station, the following issues have been reported: The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day. Ticket Vending Machines are out of order.

Cuffley station will be unstaffed from now until further notice.

The lifts will be out of order between Footbridge and Platform 1 from now until further notice at Elstree & Borehamwood station. Additional Information: This affects Thameslink services towards London St Pancras and Sutton. Please speak to station staff for further assistance.

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Meldreth station.

At Royston station, the following issues have been reported: The ticket office will be closed from now until further notice. Ticket Vending Machines are out of order.

The lifts will be out of order between Platform 1 and the footbridge from 10:34 on 21/04/2024 until further notice at West Hampstead Thameslink station. Additional Information: This affects Thameslink services towards Sutton via Wimbledon and Rainham . Please speak to station staff for further assistance.

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London travel news LIVE: Stansted Airport travel chaos as do not travel warning issued on trains from Liverpool Street

LIVE – Updated at 06:40

Holiday goers are being warned to not travel by train to Stansted Airport as a fallen tree has damaged overhead wires.

Trains are unable to run between Broxbourne and Bishops Stortford, Stansted Airport and Cambridge due to the issue, hitting some services from London Liverpool Street.

Meanwhile the Tube network has been struck by delays across the capital - the Central, Northern, Piccadilly and District lines.

Trains were brought to a standstill between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town / Cheshunt / Chingford while TfL deals with an obstruction on the over head wires at Walthamstow Central. 

For the latest transport updates scroll down.

Reports of slow traffic on M25

There is heavy traffic on the M25 anticlockwise from J29 A127 (Romford / Basildon) to J28 A12 (Brentwood / Brook Street Roundabout), according to Inrix.

It also reports slow traffic due to crash on the shoulder of the M25 clockwise before J15 M4.

Severe delays across District Line due to derailed train

Transport for London has warned there are severe delays on the District Line while they deal with a derailment of an empty train.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, DLR, South Western Railway and C2C.

Lines blocked between Clapham Junction and London Victoria during rush hour

Commuters are facing 30 minute delays at rush hour as some lines are blocked between Clapham Junction and London Victoria.

Disruption is expected until midday on the Gatwick Express between Brighton and Victoria as well as on a range of Southern services.

Exit shut on the M25 after collision between car and motorbike

An exit has been shut on the M25 in Essex after a collision involving a car and a motorbike.

The anti-clockwise exit for junction 30 (Mardyke) is closed due to the police incident.

There is no access to the A13 westbound for M25 clockwise traffic or for A13 westbound traffic to continue on the A13 westbound.

The anti-clockwise distributor road between J31 and J30 is also closed.

National Highways has warned the closures are likely to be in place throughout the morning.

Exit on M25 reopens following crash

An exit has reopened on the M25 in Essex after a collision involving a car and a motorbike.

The anti-clockwise exit for junction 30 (Mardyke) was closed on Monday morning due to the police incident.

Three people killed in car crash at Staples Corner

Three people have been killed and one person is critically injured after a car crash.

Police were called at 11.26pm on Sunday to reports of a road traffic incident involving a car with five men believed to be in their early 20s inside at Staples Corner retail park.

Sadly three people were pronounced dead at the scene. Two other people were taken to hospital.

One is in a critical condition while the other person’s condition has been assessed as not life-threatening.

Read the full story here .

Severe delays on three Tube lines

There are currently severe delays on three Tube lines while trains are unable to run between Arnos Grove and Cockfosters on the Piccadilly Line but to a signal failure.

A signal failure is causing severe delays between Stonebridge Park and Harrow and Wealdstone on the Bakerloo Line.

There are further severe delays on the Central Line between Woodford and Hainault while Transport for London fix a faulty train.

Meanwhile long delays remain on the District Line after an empty train derailed.

Trains unable to run on the London Overground

There is no service on the London Overground between Stratford and Richmond as well as to Clapham Junction.

The issue is being caused by an obstruction on the overhead electric wires at Willesden Junction, Transport for London has said.

Trains unable to run on the Circle Line

There is currently no service clockwise on the Circle Line while Transport for London fix a signal failure at Gloucester Road.

Long delays near Brent Cross following fatal crash

There are long delays near Brent Cross as police investigate a car crash that killed three young men.

Five people, all believed to be in their 20's, were in the vehicle when the car ploughed into trees in the incident on Sunday evening.

The A5 at the roundabout underneath Staples Corner (West) remains closed and there are long delays in the area.

Congestion has built up to the M1 back to Junction 2 (Fiveways Corner), and diverting down the A1 and A41 through Hendon.

The A406 queues from Neasden to Brent Cross.

There is still no access onto the A5 southbound or North Circular westbound from Staples Corner.

Delays on the Elizabeth Line

There are 15 minute delays on the Elizabeth Line between Whitechapel and Shenfield due to an obstruction on the track at Maryland.

National Rail has warned that disruption is expected until 1pm.

Northern Line severely delayed

There are severe delays on a large stretch of the Northern Line between Camden Town and Morden via Bank due to a signal failure at Oval.

TfL says there is a good service on the rest of the line.

Signal failure causes severe disruption on Piccadilly Line

A signal failure at Arnos Grove has caused severe delays on the entire Piccadilly Line.

According to online monitoring tools of Tube services, gaps of up to nineteen minutes have been reported between trains.

No service between Camden and Mordern via Bank

A large swathe of the Northern Line has been suspended from Camden Town to Modern.

TfL says this is due to a signal failure at Oval. There had earlier been severe delays.

Trains unable to run on Central Line due to obstruction on the track

Trains are unable to run on the Central Line between Leytonstone and Loughton due to an obstruction on the track at Woodford.

There are widespread delays on the Tube with severe delays across large parts of the network.

There are long delays on the London Overground, District Line, Northern Line and Piccadilly Line.

Major disruption between Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport

There is major disruption to routes between Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport due to a fallen tree on overheard electric wires near Roydon.

CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Stansted Airport as well as Stansted Express services between Liverpool Street and the service have been impacted.

Greater Anglia services to stations such as Cambridge North and Stratford have also been hit.

Disruption is expected until further notice.

Minor delays to Bakerloo line

There are currently minor delays between Stonebridge Park and Harrow & Wealdstone while Network Rail fix a signal failure at Harrow & Wealdstone - good service on the rest of the line.

Severe delays to Central line

There are currently severe delays to the Central line due to an earlier obstruction on the track at Woodford.

Severe and minor delays to District line

There are currently severe delays between Barking and Upminster - this is on top of the minor delays between Barking and Wimbledon/Richmond/Ealing Broadway and Wimbledon and Edgware Road due to a earlier partial derailment of an empty train in the depot.

Part suspension and severe delays to London Overground

There is currently no service between Willesden Junction and Richmond.

This is on top of the severe delays between Stratford and Willesden Junction due to an obstruction on the overhead wires at Willesden Junction.

Good service on the rest of the line.

Severe delays to Northern line

There are currently severe delays due to an earlier signal failure at Oval.

Minor delays to Piccadilly line

There are currently minor delays due to an earlier signal failure at Arnos Grove.

District line also part suspended

There is currently no service between Barking and Upminster while we deal with a obstruction on the track at Upminster Bridge.

This is on top of severe and minor delays on other parts of the line.

Severe delays are taking place between Barking and Wimbledon/Richmond/Ealing Broadway.

Minor delays have hit between Wimbledon and Edgware Road due to a earlier partial derailment of an empty train in the depot.

Central line part suspension

There is currently no service between Hainault and Woodford due to an obstruction on the track.

This is on top of minor delays on the rest of the line.

Bakerloo line delays now severe

The delays between Stonebridge Park and Harrow & Wealdstone are now severe - while TfL fixes a signal failure at Harrow & Wealdstone.

Minor delays to Jubilee line

There are currently minor delays Westbound only due to an earlier obstruction on the track - good service on the rest of the line.

Multiple incidents on Southern network today:

There have multiple incidents on the Southern network today.

Here is a summary of them:

Trains via Greenwich The tree blocking the London-bound line at Greenwhich has now been removed. Delays and alterations are possible while we work to resume normal service.Tickets can be used at no extra cost on the Docklands Light Railway. Trains via Bexleyheath and Sidcup line Some services may be altered or delayed due to the incident at Greenwich. Please allow extra time to complete your journey. Trains via Grove Park An emergency speed restriction is in place affecting trains via Grove Park, so some trains may be delayed. Please allow extra time to complete your journey. Trains via Chatham A trespasser has been reported near Chatham. The line has now re-opened but trains may still be delayed. Please allow extra time to complete your journey. Trains via Maidstone East The line has now fully re-opened following a train hitting a tree earlier today. Delays and alterations are possible while we work to return to normal schedule. Hayes Line A tree is blocking the railway near Lower Sydenham and trains are unable to run on the Hayes line.Tickets can be used at no extra charge on London Buses.

District line no longer suspended

The District line is no longer suspended but it is still experiencing severe and minor delays.

There are severe delays between Upminster and Richmond / Ealing Broadway. Minor delays between Edgware Road and Wimbledon due to a earlier obstruction on the track at Upminster Bridge and an earlier derailment.

Change to Overground suspension

There is no service between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town / Cheshunt / Chingford while we deal with an obstruction on the over head wires at Walthamstow Central.

This is different to the earlier part suspension - between Willesden Junction and Richmond.

Trains between Eastbourne and London Victoria will be diverting via Brighton

This is because a trespasser on the track between Wivelsfield and Lewes blocked Southern lines.

Trespasser on the tracks blocking Southern lines

Southern trains are unable to run on the track between Wivelsfield and Lewes, all lines are currently blocked.

Disruption to Thameslink services between Rainham and London Bridge

A number of incidents between Rainham and London Bridge means trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled or diverted.

Thameslink trains towards London Bridge are not calling at the following stations:

Thameslink trains heading towards London Bridge are not serving the following stations:

Westcombe Park

Why are Thameslink trains disrupted?

Multiple incidents took place on Thameslink tracks today:

Tree on the line in the Strood area  - affected Southeastern services may delay Thameslink services through the area

Trespasser between Rochester and Gillingham  - All trains are now on the move, although it will take some time for the service to recover back to it's advertised timetable

Tree on the line between Charlton and London Bridge , diverting between the two stations.

Four Tube lines still delayed

Multiple Tube lines and the Overground have been hit with multiple delays throughout today.

There is still disruption to the following lines: District, Piccadilly, Central and District.

Bakerloo line now minor

There are currently minor delays between Stonebridge Park and Harrow & Wealdstone due to a signal failure at Harrow & Wealdstone.

That concludes the Evening Standard’s coverage of London travel for today.

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TfL finally updates travel app and station signs to make London Underground and Overground closures clearer

The updates will ensure commuters can access 'a more accurate view of the network'

• 20:14, 30 JUL 2023

Transport for London (TfL) has updated its free TfL Go travel app and digital displays in its stations which, officials say, makes it easier for users to see whether their journey will be impacted by disruption on the Tube and other rail services.

The application now greys out sections of the live network map that are closed due to engineering works or unplanned disruption. It also highlights sections of the live rail map that are experiencing minor or severe delays .

In addition, bosses say that step-free information on TfL’s in-station Underground status displays has recently been improved "to make it easier for customers to see when there is no step-free access at stations". The information is now provided at a line, direction and platform level, 'providing a more accurate view of the network and allowing customers to make better journey planning decisions'.

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A spokesperson for the authority said: "The free TfL Go app is the easiest way to plan your journey around London while on the move. The app, which has been downloaded more than four million times since it launched, was developed in-house by TfL and provides real-time information for buses, trams, Tube and TfL rail services in a mobile-friendly way, as well as offering walking and cycling options across London.

"The app was designed with accessibility top-of-mind, and shows not only the live step-free status of stations but also where accessible journeys can be made within stations to specific platforms, including interchanging between lines. Customers can also use iOS and Android voiceover and dynamic typing to navigate the app.

Earlier this year, TfL added fares information into the journey planner feature within TfL Go. Last year, TfL added ‘widgets’, which can be added to the home or lock screen of any iPhone or Android device, and customised by customers for a line that they wish to see live status for, or see the service status on all TfL services.

The spokesperson said: "In summer 2021, TfL also added real-time information on how busy London Underground stations were at any particular point of the day, using aggregated and depersonalised data from TfL’s WiFi network. Historically, TfL has used ticketing data to understand travel patterns on the network, with quiet times data in TfL Go based largely on data from TfL’s Oyster and contactless ticketing system , which records entry and exits at stations.

"This innovative update allowed TfL to factor in how busy platforms and interchange points are to overall crowding within a station, which is displayed both when users tap on a specific station, or shown when planning a journey.

"TfL also continues to deliver 4G and 5G coverage within stations and tunnels across the London Underground, with more than 10 per cent of stations with platforms that are underground, and therefore usually unable to get a mobile signal, now having high-speed mobile coverage.

"Coverage is already live on the eastern section of the Jubilee line between Westminster and Canning Town, between Archway and Camden Town on the Northern line and between Holland Park and Queensway on the Central line, with more stations and tunnels across Central London set to be connected in the coming months."

Ben Gammon, Head of Digital at TfL, said: “These latest updates to the TfL Go app and our in-station digital displays will further help customers see more easily if there are any delays on Tube or TfL rail services. By providing up-to-date information on journeys, as well as detailed accessibility information, we can help make it easier for customers to move around the city.”

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Thousands of people will be making their way into the capital today for this year’s London Marathon.

Crowds of people will be supporting the runners as they take on the 26.2 mile course through the city.

The course will set off in Blackheath and will take the runners past such sites as the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, Canary Wharf, The Shard and Tower Bridge, before finishing up at St James’s Park.

There will of course be travel disruptions and road closures today, so read on to find out where you can expect them and from what time.

Which roads will be closed for London Marathon 2024 and at what times?

Which roads are closed for the marathon?

Here are the closures to be mindful of:

• Charlton Way, Greenwich: 4am to 1pm
• Shooters Hill Road: 4am to 1pm
• St John’s Park: 7am to 1pm
• Charlton Park Road: 7am to 1pm
• Old Dover Road: 7am to 1pm
• Little Heath: 7am to 1pm
• Charlton Park Lane: 7am to 1pm
• Artillery Place: 7am to 1pm
• John Wilson Street: 7am to 1pm
• Woolwich Church Street: 7am to 2pm
• Woolwich Road: 7am to 2pm
• Trafalgar Road: 7am to 3pm
• Creek Road: 7am to 3pm
• Evelyn Street: 8am to 4pm
• Surrey Quays Road: 8am to 4pm
• Salter Road: 8am to 4pm
• Brunel Road: 8am to 4pm
• Jamaica Road: 8am to 4pm
• Tower Bridge: 8am to 7pm
• The Highway (south side): 8am to 7pm
• Narrow Street: 8am to 7pm
• Westferry Road: 8am to 7pm
• East Ferry Road: 8am to 7pm
• Marsh Wall: 8am to 7pm
• North Colonnade: 8am to 7pm
• Poplar High Street: 8am to 7pm
• Commercial Road: 8am to 7pm
• The Highway (north side): 8am to 7pm
• Byward Street: 7.30am to 8.30pm
• Upper Thames Street: 7.30am to 8.30pm
• Victoria Embankment: 7.30am to 8.30pm
• Birdcage Walk (westbound): 6am on April 21 to May 18
• Birdcage Walk (eastbound): 7.30am on April 22 to May 18

There will be closures right across the route of the London Marathon occurring at separate times throughout the day.

For more information on road closures, download the official guide from the  TCS London Marathon website .

London Underground on marathon day

The  London Underground , London Overground and Docklands Light Railway are running extra services throughout marathon day and are recommended as the best way to get around to keep up with the race action.

Due to the nature of the day, expect services to be busy with crowds of spectators along the route.

Stops near the Marathon route are likely to be very busy, especially the Jubilee, Circle and District lines, and the DLR.

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Bus routes along the route of the marathon will either be diverted or will not run the length of their usual journey until the roads are back open.

If travelling by bus on the day, visit  tfl.gov.uk/bus/status  to see if your bus route is affected.

What time does the London Marathon start?

The race will kick off at around 8.30am with professional athletes leading the way.

The rest of the runners will then set off in waves from rom 10am to 11.30am, with gaps in between to allow the course ahead to clear. All start lines will be closed by 11.30am. 

Start waves and times are allocated based on runners’ predicted finish time, which will have been given to organisers ahead of time.

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