First published Oct 12, 2026, 3:35:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 12, 2026, 3:35:30 PM UTC

TfL disruption — Piccadilly Line

Reported by Transport for London Transit Disruptions

The excerpt reports severe delays on part of the line due to a points failure and says tickets are accepted on specified alternative services. Service on the remainder is reported as good.

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Affected location: London

Illustrative image: View from a Piccadilly Line train in Greater London, England, United Kingdom. — DiscoA340/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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