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On Monday morning, Elizabeth line trains were suspended between Whitechapel and Stratford due to an "obstruction on the track" at Stratford. Passengers reported that a swan was causing the disruption, with one passenger sharing video footage of the train driver explaining the situation. The driver mentioned that it is a protected species, preventing any immediate action. Disruption was expected to last until 11:30 am. Meanwhile, part of the District line between Earls Court and Wimbledon was suspended due to a signal fault at Putney. Transport for London (TfL) confirmed the delays but did not provide further details.
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The Elizabeth line is suffering major disruption on Monday morning.
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line → suffer → morning
The service has been suspended between Whitechapel and Stratford due to an “obstruction on the track” at Stratford.
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service → suspend → Stratford
Passengers have posted messages on X saying trains have been brought to a standstill because of a swan on the line.
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trains → post → line
The Standard has approached TfL for comment.
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Standard → approach → comment
Meanwhile, the District line was part suspended between Earls Court and Wimbledon due to a signal fault at Putney.
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line → suspend → Putney
Live updates
'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.
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swan → halt → disruption
“It is a protected species.
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It → protect → ?
There is nothing I can do at the moment.
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I → be → moment
If I get further information I’ll give you a call.”
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I → get → call
'Animals on the track' shut part of Elizabeth line
The Elizabeth line is currently suspended between Whitechapel and Stratford.
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line → shut → Whitechapel
According to National Rail, “animals on the line” are blocking trains.
uncertain
animals → accord → trains
It says disruption is expected to last until 11.30am.
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disruption → say → 11.30am
The Standard has contacted Transport for London (TfL) for comment.
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Standard → contact → comment
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