Northern line train stopped at Archway, crowds evacuated on to platform following smell of smoke

The problem emerged along the High Barnet branch of the Tube line just after 9am today (November 3) and the train was stopped at Archway.

Myself and other passengers can smell burning at rear carriage of Northline train. Jst been taken out of service at Archway. @northernline

— Nesh Evans (@neshevans) 3 November 2016

Massive crowds accumulated on the platform as the train was emptied out.

Times Series reporter Bethan Marsh, who was on the train, said the driver suspected an “electrical fault”.

She said: “The smell of smoke was so strong I was genuinely worried when I got on the train.”

@neshevans Hi, thanks for letting us know, the train was checked and there was an unusual smell however nothing else was found.

— Northern line (@northernline) 3 November 2016

Transport for London have confirmed the train was “defective” and it has now been taken out of service.

There were no significant delays as a result, according to TfL.