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No trains between Watford Junction / Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction until approximately 21:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Friday 14 August 2026 at 15:42

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Last updated

Friday 14 August 2026 at 18:49

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

London Overground between Stratford and Clapham Junction

Southern between Watford Junction and East Croydon

Description

A safety inspection of the track between Watford Junction / Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains will be cancelled between these stations.

This is expected until 21:00.

London Overground customer advice:

London Overground services will not run between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction. Severe delays and cancellations are expected on the rest of the Mildmay line.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Buses via any reasonable route.

Southern customer advice:

Southern services are currently unable to run between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction.

If you're travelling between these stations, you will need to travel using an alternative route. You should leave up to 30 minutes extra to complete your journey.

Can I use my ticket with another operator?

You can travel on the following services at no additional cost;

  • Alternative Southern services to/from London Victoria

  • London Overground between London Euston and Watford Junction.

  • London Underground services across London (including between Victoria and Euston)

  • London Northwestern Railway services between London Euston and Watford Junction

  • London Buses between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction

How do I get from Clapham junction to Wembley Central, Harrow & Wealdstone or Watford Junction?

If you are travelling to one of these stations the quickest way from Clapham Junction is to travel to Victoria on an alternative Southern service. From there you can get the direct Victoria line to London Euston. At Euston you can catch either a London Overground or London Northwestern Railway service to reach your destination.

Please be aware that this will take up to an additional 30 minutes to your journey today.

How do I get from Clapham junction towards Shepherd's Bush?

You will need to use your ticket on a London bus towards your destination.

Please be aware this will take up to at least an additional 30 minutes longer than usual.

Planning your journey:

You can use live departure boards, a live map of the network and the alternative route guide to help you.

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

The Southern app will also help you plan your journey.

Can you tell me more?

Services are currently disrupted while a precautionary safety inspection of the track is undertaken.

Safety is always our top priority, and trains may be delayed, revised or cancelled until the inspection is complete.

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.

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