Severe delays hit Northern, Victoria and Overground Weaver services
Points failure at Camden Town, signal fault at Highbury & Islington and a Weaver line suspension disrupt travel across London this evening
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London commuters faced widespread disruption on the evening of 2 September 2026 as three separate incidents caused severe delays on the Northern line, the Victoria line and the Overground Weaver service, according to MyLondon.
Northern line points failure at Camden Town
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The Northern line reported severe delays along its entire route after a points failure occurred at Camden Town earlier in the day. MyLondon noted that the fault has prevented trains from running on schedule, leaving passengers waiting at stations across the line. TfL has not yet announced a timetable for full restoration, but engineers are on site working to resolve the issue.
Victoria line signal fault at Highbury & Islington
A separate incident on the Victoria line has caused delays across the whole line. MyLondon identified a signal failure at Highbury & Islington as the source of the problem. The fault is affecting trains in both directions, leading to longer journey times for commuters travelling between central London and the north‑south corridor.
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Overground Weaver line suspended between Clapham Junction and Surrey Quays
The Overground Weaver line is currently out of service between Clapham Junction and Surrey Quays after a points failure at Peckham Rye. MyLondon added that a separate incident involving a trespasser at Sydenham is also causing delays on other sections of the line, including routes to Highbury & Islington, West Croydon, Crystal Palace and New Cross. Passengers are advised to seek alternative transport options.
If your route home is affected by the delays, then you can use TfL's travel re‑router to figure out where to go and what stations to use.
Will Twigger, MyLondon
Questions this report answers
+Why are the Northern and Victoria lines delayed?
The Northern line is delayed because a points failure occurred at Camden Town, while the Victoria line is delayed due to a signal fault at Highbury & Islington, both reported by MyLondon. These technical faults are preventing trains from running on schedule.
+What part of the Overground Weaver line is not running?
Service on the Overground Weaver line is suspended between Clapham Junction and Surrey Quays after a points failure at Peckham Rye, according to MyLondon. Additional delays are reported on other sections because of a trespasser at Sydenham.
+How can I find an alternative route?
TfL recommends using its travel re‑router tool to identify alternative routes and stations. The advice was given by Will Twigger in MyLondon’s coverage of the disruptions.
+When will normal service resume?
TfL has not provided a specific time for full restoration of the Northern line, Victoria line or the Weaver service. Engineers are on site, and updates will be issued as the situation develops.
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