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No Southern services between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction until approximately 14:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Thursday 27 November 2025 at 09:53

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Last updated

Thursday 27 November 2025 at 11:12

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between East Croydon and Watford Junction

Description

There is a fault with the signalling system between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction, disrupting Southern services running between East Croydon and Watford Junction.

As a result, these services will be revised to operate between East Croydon and Shepherds Bush only.

This is expected until 14:00.

Customer advice:

Southern services that normally run between East Croydon and Watford Junction are expected to run between East Croydon and Shepherds Bush only.

For journeys to / from stations between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction, you'll need to change trains and use London Overground services to complete your journey. This was add around an extra 15-20 minutes so please allow extra time for your journey this morning.

Tickets will be accepted for no extra cost on the following London Overground routes:

  • Mildmay line between Shepherds Bush and Willesden Junction

  • Lioness line between Willesden Junction and Watford Junction

Planning your journey:

You can see the live departure boards, and view a live map of the network.

You can also view an alternative route guide.

If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner.

You can use the Southern app to find up-to-date information.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

A signalling issue is prevent trains from running between Shepherds Bush and Wembley Central this morning. Network Rail teams are investigating and we'll provide further updates as we get them.

Check before you travel:

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

Compensation:

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.