London Underground Train Derails at Upminster Depot
A London Underground train derailed entering the depot sidings at Upminster, sparking chaos on the District Line. Services are halted between Dagenham East and Upminster as emergency teams scramble to fix the problem.
Disruption Hits District Line Commuters
The derailment happened early today while the train was heading into the Upminster depot. Thankfully, no passengers were on board and no injuries reported. Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed the affected stretch remains closed while engineers investigate and repair the track.
Passengers Told to Find Alternative Routes
Commuters are urged to avoid the disrupted section and use replacement buses arranged by TfL. A spokesperson said, “We are working hard to understand what caused this incident and to resume services as quickly and safely as possible. We apologise for the disruption and advise passengers to check for updates before travelling.”
Passengers should monitor the TfL website or the TfL Go app for live updates and plan alternative journeys as the situation develops.
Investigation Underway
The cause of the derailment is currently under investigation. TfL promises to provide more details as they become available.
