Southfields station is struggling to accommodate the influx of tennis fans during Wimbledon, with extensive delays and congestion noted by locals. Lime bikes clutter the pavements, exacerbating the chaos. A track fault at nearby Tower Hill caused significant disruptions on the District Line, affecting access to Wimbledon. Local residents express concerns that the planned expansion of the All England Lawn Tennis Club may overwhelm the area further. Transport difficulties could hinder both commuters and attendees, as locals warn that the existing infrastructure is insufficient to handle increased demand.
The Tube has been bad all week, but the bottom line is that it's an old railway. This station works fine the rest of the year, it is more than adequate then.
The area simply isn't built to handle more growth. The tournament is big enough, the area can't take much more.
It's like putting a sticking plaster on a leak at the moment. The planned expansion will only exacerbate these issues.
Disruptions continued through Thursday, with trains between Tower Hill and Whitechapel suspended and knock-on delays across the line.
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