Elizabeth line trains were suspended at Stratford station
The Standard
The Elizabeth line suffering major disruption on Monday morning due to a swan on the track.
The service was suspended between Whitechapel and Stratford. Train services in the affected stretch have since resumed.
Meanwhile, the District line is suspended between Earls Court and Wimbledon due to a signal fault at Putney.
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Hurray! The swan has gone
A TfL spokesperson says the suspension on the Elizabeth line has been lifted.
The said: “I can confirm that there was a swan on the track near Stratford this morning.
“The swan has been removed from the track and the Elizabeth line is now running with minor delays between Whitechapel and Shenfield, and between Heathrow Terminals 2&3 and Heathrow Terminal 5.”
'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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