Commuters faced unexpected disruption this morning as Liverpool Street station, one of London’s busiest transport hubs, was temporarily closed following a fire alert.
Transport for London (TfL) announced the closure on X (formerly Twitter) just after 8:15am today, Tuesday 5 August. The statement read: “Liverpool Street LU station – This station is closed due to a fire alert. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.”
No details have yet been released regarding the nature or cause of the incident. Emergency response teams were reportedly on the scene swiftly, but there has been no confirmation of an actual fire.
Morning Mayhem for Commuters
The closure couldn’t have come at a worse time for thousands of commuters relying on Liverpool Street station for their morning journey into the capital.
As a key terminus in the northeast of the City of London, Liverpool Street connects underground services with National Rail routes, making it one of the capital’s most important interchange points.
Travellers were left scrambling for alternatives as the fire alert brought services to a grinding halt at the peak of the Tuesday morning rush hour.
While tickets were accepted on London Buses during the disruption, delays and overcrowding were reported across multiple lines feeding into central London.
Station Reopened, but Questions Remain
Shortly after the initial alert, TfL confirmed that the station had reopened. However, the brief closure was enough to trigger significant delays for many commuters, with knock-on effects likely throughout the morning.
No official explanation has been provided yet as to what triggered the fire alert, and TfL has not indicated whether further investigation is underway.
Passengers are urged to check live updates before travelling and to allow extra time for their journeys as services return to normal.
More updates to follow as the situation develops.
