London travel news LIVE: District line hit by signal fault failure as swan halts Elizabeth line trains
Elizabeth line part suspended between Whitechapel and Stratford due to an ‘obstruction on the track’
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The Elizabeth line is suffering major disruption on Monday morning.
The service has been suspended between Whitechapel and Stratford due to an “obstruction on the track” at Stratford.
Passengers have posted messages on X saying trains have been brought to a standstill because of a swan on the line.
The Standard has approached TfL for comment.
Meanwhile, the District line was part suspended between Earls Court and Wimbledon due to a signal fault at Putney.
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'Swan in middle of track' halts trains
An Elizabeth line passenger has posted video from inside a train, in which the driver explains that “a swan in the middle of the track” is causing the disruption.
“This is a real reason. This is due to a swan in the middle of the track.
“It is a protected species. There is nothing I can do at the moment. If I get further information I’ll give you a call.”
'Animals on the track' shut part of Elizabeth line
The Elizabeth line is currently suspended between Whitechapel and Stratford.
According to National Rail, “animals on the line” are blocking trains.
It says disruption is expected to last until 11.30am.
The Standard has contacted Transport for London (TfL) for comment.
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