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Some services to and from London Bridge are running at a reduced speed

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Train services to and from London Bridge are being disrupted following a safety inspection of the track between Tulse Hill and Streatham.

Trains are currently running at reduced speed through the area, which may lead to delays of up to 20 minutes or changes to normal services.

Southern services between London Bridge and East Croydon are operating through the affected section at reduced speed, meaning some delays should be expected.

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Gatwick Express services are disrupted this morning after a train fault between Streatham Common and Selhurst

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Commuters travelling on the Gatwick Express are facing delays this morning after a train fault blocked lines between Streatham Common and Selhurst.

Network operators have said the disruption is expected to continue until 11:45, although exact delays are not yet confirmed. Passengers are warned that services may be delayed, revised, or diverted.

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Dozens of delivery riders have been arrested and are set to be deported after being found working illegally during an immigration enforcement crackdown.

The Home Office targeted workers in the gig-economy across the country, including in major operations in London.

Overall, 171 people were arrested as part of the action last month, including 60 detained for removal from Britain.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood also joined an operation in Streatham, where delivery drivers were stopped and their papers checked.

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The Elizabeth line has been part suspended between Paddington and Shenfield, with severe delays between Paddington and Heathrow airport westbound.

This was due to a faulty train at Paddington and a tresspasser on the track at Ilford.

Step free access is not available at Moorgate station via the Broadgate entrance due to a faulty lift.

There are serious delays on the A23 Streatham High Road due to utility works.

There are also serious delays on Streatham Hill in both directions between Christchurch Road and Leigham Court Road, due to TfL works.

Elizabeth lines are badly disrupted on Wednesday morning

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Passengers may face delays on their way to work this morning, with disruption on multiple TfL lines.

At 10.14am, the Elizabeth line was part suspended between Paddington and Shenfield/Abbey Wood due to a faulty train at Paddington and a trespasser on the track at Ilford. There were severe delays eastbound and between Paddington and Reading/Heathrow airport westbound.