Mile End Shut Down: Major Central and District Line Disruption

Mile End Underground station has been closed indefinitely this morning as emergency services respond to a serious incident involving a casualty on the tracks. The closure, which was implemented as paramedics and police rushed to the scene, has triggered significant travel disruption across two of the London Underground's busiest lines, Daily Dazzling Dawn understands.

Transport for London (TfL) confirmed the station's shutdown to all passengers at approximately 12:04, following the initial report of the incident. As of the latest update, the station remains closed to allow emergency teams to safely carry out their work.

The incident is causing severe delays on the Central Line, with Transport for London advising that there is no service currently running between Epping/Hainault and Liverpool Street Westbound. The rest of the Central Line is also experiencing severe delays. Furthermore, the incident is affecting services on the District Line and the Hammersmith & City Line which also pass through the busy East London interchange. Although some District Line services may be running, trains are not stopping at Mile End.

Commuters are strongly advised to seek alternative travel options. To mitigate the impact on travellers, TfL has announced that tickets are being accepted on the Elizabeth Line and on London Bus services via any reasonable route. This measure is intended to help passengers complete their essential journeys while the emergency response is ongoing and the track is secured for normal operation.

No details have yet been officially released regarding the condition of the individual involved in the casualty incident. Authorities are expected to remain at Mile End for some time, and travellers across Central and East London are urged to check live travel updates before attempting their journeys. Further updates will be provided once the situation at Mile End Underground station has been fully resolved and services can safely resume.

You can find current travel conditions on the Central Line on the TfL website. Central Line Status Update is where you can check for the most up-to-date information on the severe delays.