Train fault causes delays on London Overground between Willesden Junction and Richmond

By Cesar Medina 8th May 2025

London Overground disruptions between the two stations is expected to last until 12pm today (credit: Cesar Medina).
London Overground disruptions between the two stations is expected to last until 12pm today (credit: Cesar Medina).

London Overground services between Willesden Junction and Richmond are facing disruption today (Thursday, 8 May) due to a broken-down train.

The fault, reported around 8am this morning, has affected services along the route, with delays expected to continue into the late morning.

Network Rail has confirmed that the disruption is expected to last between 10am and 12pm.

It said: “A broken down train between Willesden Junction and Richmond will disrupt trains between approximately 10:00 and 12:00 today.”

Travellers are advised to check their routes before setting off using the rail network's real-time Journey Planner.

Passengers affected by delays may be eligible for compensation. Find out more here.

This follows a fault on a train yesterday, which disrupted London Overground services between Richmond and Stratford.

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