Chaos hits Elizabeth’s line ahead of Monday afternoon’s rush hour because of the offender

Part of the Elizabeth line is suspended, while the rest of the line is severely delayed.

From 3.30pm on Monday, there was no service between Paddington and Reading/Heathrow terminals.

This is due to a trespasser on the path in the Ealing Broadway area.

It comes as drivers face serious delays on key routes around London after the M3 was closed following an accident involving a road sweeper and a serious collision closed a huge section of the M2.

Around eight miles of Surrey motorway were closed for over an hour due to the overturned vehicle, which also caused a large diesel spill.

The road was closed southbound from Junction 2 (M25 junction) to J3 A322 (Lightwater) at around 12.20pm, bringing all traffic to a standstill.

Blocked traffic is allowed to pass through one lane next to the stage and three lanes remain closed. Meanwhile, a “serious collision” closed a huge section of the M2 from Kent to London, but this has since been cleared.

Follow the latest updates below.

Key points

Minor delays on the Northern Line

18:48 , Josh Salisbury

There are currently minor delays between Camden Town and High Barnet on the Northern Line due to a lack of trains.

However, TfL says there is a good service on the rest of the line.

Dover warns of Easter delays

17:07 , Robert Dex

Tourists preparing to embark on Easter getaways from the port of Dover are being warned they may face delays due to tighter security checks following the Moscow concert attack.

The port of Kent issued the alert as French authorities stepped up monitoring of the border.

Around 20,000 cars are expected to travel through the port between Thursday and Easter Monday.

Heathrow Express is also experiencing delays

4:06 p.m , Robert Dex

The offender causing trouble on the Elizabeth line is also affecting the Heathrow Express.

The service said trains were delayed by up to 15 minutes or, in some cases, canceled “due to an earlier trespass”.

District line delays

15:57 , Robert Dex

Commuters are also experiencing minor delays on the District Line between Tower Hill and Upminster due to an earlier train breakdown at Becontree.

There is good service on the rest of the line.

Minor delays on the Elizabeth line too

3:05 p.m , King of Jordan

There are currently no services to Paddington and Reading/Heathrow terminals while we deal with the offender on the Ealing Broadway area.

There are also severe delays at Abbey Wood and Paddington.

While a good service was running on the rest of the Elizabeth line, this part of the line is now experiencing minor delays.

Three of the four lanes closed on the westbound M3

14:28 , King of Jordan

There are long delays on the M3 between J2 and J3 as three of the four lanes are closed while an overturned vehicle is recovered.

The Elizabeth Line was suspended and badly delayed

14:16 , King of Jordan

There are currently no services to Paddington and Reading/Heathrow terminals while we deal with the offender on the Ealing Broadway area.

There are also severe delays at Abbey Wood and Paddington.

M3 closed due to an overturned lorry

13:41 , Jacob Phillips

The M3 was forced to close due to an overturned lorry.

The overturned vehicle also created a spill on the causeway.

Travel data website Inrix has warned that traffic is at a standstill due to the incident on the M3 Southbound from Junction 2 (M25 junction) to A322 Junction 3 (Lightwater / Bagshot).

The road was closed at 12.20pm and blocked traffic is being allowed to pass the scene.

Minor delays on the Hammersmith & City line

13:25 , King of Jordan

There are currently minor delays due to train cancellations.

Metropolitan line no longer delayed

13:18 , King of Jordan

The Metropolitan line has returned to good service.

DLR side suspended

12:28 p.m , King of Jordan

There is currently no service between Woolwich Arsenal and King George V while TfL respond to a fire alert at Woolwich Arsenal – good service on the rest of the line.

Minor delays on the Metropolitan line

12:13 p.m , King of Jordan

There are currently minor delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge due to an earlier signal failure at Hillingdon – good service on the rest of the line.

One person was airlifted to hospital after the crash on the M2

10:56 a.m , King of Jordan

Kent Police told The Standard that one person had to be airlifted to hospital after the “serious collision” on the M2.

Good service on all metro lines

10:02 a.m , King of Jordan

TfL reports a good service on all Tube lines.

The Victoria Line was no longer late

10:02 a.m , King of Jordan

The Victoria Line has returned to good service.

The Bakerloo line was no longer late

10:01 am , King of Jordan

The Bakerloo line has returned to a good service.

The central line is no longer delayed

10:01 am , King of Jordan

The Central Line has returned to good service.

Collision on the M2 from Kent to London

09:45 , King of Jordan

The M2 in Kent is closed westbound between J6 (Faversham) and J5 (Sittingbourne) due to a ‘serious collision’.

Kent Police, Kent Fire & Rescue, South East Coast Ambulance Service and an Air Ambulance Charity Kent, Surrey, Sussex helicopter are in attendance.

Traffic is diverted.

National Highways has issued the following advice to drivers:

• Exit the M2 westbound at J6 and join the A251 southbound to the A252 in Challock

• At the A252 roundabout join the A252 and continue west towards Charing and the A20 roundabout

• At the roundabout turn right onto the A20 westbound towards Maidstone and J8 from the M20

• Join the M20 and travel west to J7

• Exit at J7 and then onto the A249 towards the M2 J5

• Join the M2 westbound at J5

Severe delays on the Victoria line

09:04 , King of Jordan

There are currently severe delays due to an earlier customer incident on Warren Street.

Minor delays on the central line

08:42 , King of Jordan

There are currently minor delays between Leytonstone and Epping while TfL fix a signal fault at Debden – good service on the rest of the line

All M4 lanes reopen

08:37 , King of Jordan

The M4 was closed for police investigation work this morning.

All lanes have now reopened, but delays remain.

Minor delays on the Bakerloo line

08:27 , King of Jordan

There are currently minor delays between Queens Park and Harrow & Wealdstone due to an earlier signal failure at Willesden Junction – good service on the rest of the line.

Part of the M4 is reopening

08:00 , King of Jordan

The M4 eastbound at J3 was closed for most of this morning as investigation work took place.

Most of the road has been reopened, with one lane still closed between J4 and J3.

Drivers should still expect delays of about 20 minutes, with congestion for about three miles.

Metropolitan line no longer delayed

07:29 , King of Jordan

The Metropolitan line has returned to good service.

Four people were treated for injuries after the accident in Hoe Street

07:25 , King of Jordan

Four people were treated for injuries after a two-car collision on Hoe Street last night.

The Metropolitan Police told The Standard: “We were called at 7.13pm on Sunday March 24 to reports of a collision involving two cars on Hoe Street, Walthamstow.

“Officers responded with other emergency services. Four people were treated for injuries. We are awaiting an update on their injuries.

“Road closures are in effect.”

Nine bus routes are being diverted due to the crash on Hoe Street

07:22 , King of Jordan

We’ve already told you about how there was an accident on Hoe Street between Orford Road and Boundary Road in Walthamstow, leaving Hoe Street blocked.

This means nine different bus routes are being diverted this morning.

The A road in Walthamstow is blocked in both directions

07:21 , King of Jordan

Hoe Street is due to be closed last night after a “serious accident” between Orford Road and Boundary Road, reported at 7.13pm.

The road remains blocked while investigations are carried out, traffic monitoring website Inrix reports.

Motorists face double normal journey times as 14 million Easter getaways are planned

07:09 , King of Jordan

More than 14 million getaway trips are expected to take place over Easter, with drivers warning that journeys could take twice as long as normal.

The RAC warned of an inevitable surge in traffic ahead of the bank holiday weekend, which coincides with the start of a two-week holiday for many schools.

Rail journeys will also be disrupted as Network Rail carry out engineering work, with the southern section of the West Coast Main Line closed between Good Friday and Easter Monday. Read more here.

Serious delays on the A road in north London

06:56 , King of Jordan

Thames Water emergency works are taking place on the A406 Pinkham Way (westbound) at the A109 Bounds Green Road junction, BP petrol station.

Two out of three lanes are closed, meaning traffic moves slowly if you’re approaching from the west.

Minor delays on the Metropolitan line

06:52 , King of Jordan

There are currently minor delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Watford due to train cancellations – good service on the rest of the line.

M4 congestion backed up at J4 (Heathro/Uxbridge)

06:50 , King of Jordan

We have already told you about how a road is closed on the M4 (at J3) due to a recent reported incident.

Traffic monitoring site Inrix reported that the congestion caused by this is backed up by J4 (Heathrow/Uxbridge).

M4 eastbound closed at J3

06:43 , King of Jordan

The road is closed at junction three (Harrow, Hounslow, Heathrow Airport) while police investigate.

It is expected to remain closed until 9am with a diversion on and off.

The delay time is currently 30 minutes.

Good morning!

06:38 , King of Jordan

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