Central Line disruption caused by staff shortage 'will be sorted by rush hour'

Services on the Central Line will be running normally during the evening rush hour after a tweet sparked confusion suggesting the line would close.

London mayor Sadiq Khan said the busy London Underground line was due to be running a normal service.

Services have been impacted by Covid-related staff sickness but cover has been found to keep the line going.

It was earlier reported by train operator Greater Anglia on Twitter that the Central line would close from 5pm.

Greater Anglia serves the London Liverpool Street and Stratford stations, which are also on the Central line.

Some customers also received emails from Transport for London about the closure.

TfL said: "Following our earlier message that the Central line service would be closing early this evening, we are pleased to advise that cover has been found for the line control room.

"Central line services will now operate to all destinations until the end of the evening."

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