Farringdon Station Closed After Gas Leak Prompts Major Emergency Response
Farringdon Station in central London has been closed indefinitely following a suspected gas leak that left multiple passengers feeling unwell. A significant emergency services presence, including armed police officers, has been deployed to the transport hub.
The incident was first reported around 10:30 BST on Thursday, 30 April 2026, prompting the immediate evacuation of the station. All train services to and from Farringdon have been suspended, with disruption expected to last until approximately 5pm, according to Thameslink.
Emergency Services Response
British Transport Police confirmed they are on scene after receiving reports of a suspected gas leak. A small number of passengers reported feeling unwell and have been attended to by paramedics. The station remains cordoned off while investigations continue.
Video footage from the scene shows a heavy police presence, including armed officers patrolling the area outside the station. Workers and passengers have been seen gathered nearby, with some unable to leave their offices due to the police cordon.
Transport Disruption
The Elizabeth Line has been partially suspended between Paddington and Abbey Wood, with no service operating on that stretch. Thameslink has advised passengers to use alternative stations for their journeys. National Rail has stated that no trains will call at Farringdon until at least 12pm, with the broader disruption expected to last into the afternoon.
In a statement, Thameslink said: "The emergency services are dealing with an incident at Farringdon station. The station has been closed until further notice and no trains will call here in either direction."
Impact on Passengers
Passengers planning to travel from Farringdon are advised to board services from alternative stations. Those heading to Farringdon should alight at another station and use alternative transport routes. Crowds have been seen gathering near the closed station, with social media images showing TfL staff and emergency vehicles outside.
Farringdon is one of the busiest stations in the UK, recording over 50 million entries and exits in 2024/2025, ranking it eighth out of 2,586 stations nationwide, according to railwaydata.co.uk.
Further updates are expected as the emergency services continue their response.
