First published Oct 13, 2026, 4:05:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 13, 2026, 4:43:16 PM UTC

TfL disruption — Central Line

Reported by Transport for London Transit Disruptions, Transport for London Transit Disruptions

TfL reported severe delays on the Central Line due to an earlier trespasser on the track at Snaresbrook. Tickets were being accepted on several other rail and bus services.

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Affected location: London

Illustrative image: The interior of a R179 New York Subway Train, car #3023, at the 207th street station on the A line — Schvaxet/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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The disruption affected Central Line journeys, with alternative ticket acceptance reported.

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Oct 13, 2026, 4:35 PM UTC
TfL reported severe delays on the Central Line due to an earlier trespasser on the track at Snaresbrook. Tickets were being accepted on several other rail and bus services.
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Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
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Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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Transport for London Transit Disruptions TfL disruption — Central LinePowered by TfL Open Data. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2016. Geomni UK Map data © and database rights 2019. Usage terms
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