MP demands answers over travel chaos at Wimbledon
He said the problems had severely affected the journeys of residents, commuters and visitors, warning: 'Attendees are now being caught up in cancellations and delays.'
I'm acutely aware of ongoing issues with District Line services, affecting both my constituents & visitors during this busy period.
I've contacted TfL for urgent updates on recent issues & requested a meeting to discuss improving reliability of services in short & longer term. pic.twitter.com/sBIKGd15Zo
— Paul Kohler🔶MP for Wimbledon (@PaulKohlerSW19) July 2, 2025
Mr Kohler said he had been told Wimbledon station was 'very crowded' on Tuesday and called on TfL to outline what extra support is in place to keep services running smoothly during the rest of the tournament.
On Thursday, Campaign group Save Wimbledon Park, which opposes the All England Club's expansion plans onto nearby parkland, said the tournament's impact on the local area goes beyond the grounds themselves.
'We love the tennis – we do,' the group posted on X.
'But there is a real cost to being taken over, even for just two weeks a year.
'Streets are closed, bus routes diverted, parking a nightmare, tube travel ridiculous and traffic at gridlock.'
We love the tennis – we do. But there is a real cost to being taken over, even for just two weeks a year. Streets are closed, bus routes diverted, parking a nightmare, tube travel ridiculous and traffic at gridlock. pic.twitter.com/oGNR5MkWAa
— Save Wimbledon Park (@SaveWimbldnPark) July 3, 2025
A TfL spokesperson said: 'We apologise to customers affected by the disruption on the District line, which is due to a track fault at Tower Hill.
'Our engineers are working hard to rectify the fault as soon as possible and restore a good service.
'District line customers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to check before they travel using TfL Journey Planner or the TfL Go app.'
Despite the travel disruption earlier in the week, conditions have brightened up for day four of the Championships.
Sunshine and 24C temperatures returned to south-west London on Thursday, after rain caused delays and sent fans scrambling for umbrellas on Wednesday.
On Centre Court, Novak Djokovic continues his bid for an eighth Wimbledon title as he faces British number three Dan Evans in the second round.
World number eight Iga Swiatek also returns to action, taking on American qualifier Caty McNally.
Number One Court hosts men's top seed Jannik Sinner against Australia's Aleksandar Vukic, before teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva plays Italy's Lucia Bronzetti.
Maria Sakkari will meet 2022 champion Elena Rybakina later in the day, while British hope Jack Draper faces a tough test against former US Open winner Marin Cilic.
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