London travel news LIVE: Waterloo trains face major disruption due to 'death on tracks'

Trains from London Waterloo are facing major disruption after a death on the tracks at Clapham Junction station.

Network Rail has warned trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to an hour revised as a result.

Significant disruption is expected on lines in southwest London until the end of the day.

Lines have reopened following the emergency services dealing with the incident at Clapham Junction.

Officers were called at around 3pm today to the casualty on the tracks, which is not being treated as suspicious.

However, a fire on a train at Wandsworth Town is causing additional disruption.

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Coverage ends

Thursday 12 February 2026 22:19 , Matt Watts

That concludes our coverage of the disruption on London transport today, particularly the sigificant problems on trains to and from London Waterloo.

A reminder that Network Rail have said disruption will continue until the end of the day.

Customer told South West Railway will cover cost of their taxi

Thursday 12 February 2026 20:30 , Georgia Bell

South West Railway has told one customer that they will cover the cost of their taxis due to the disruption to their journey.

They wrote: “Because your journey has been heavily disrupted, you can book your own taxi and claim the cost back through the South Western Railway website.”

“This applies to travel between any stations served by South Western Railway between London Waterloo, Alton, Portsmouth stations and Southampton Central.”

Because your journey has been heavily disrupted, you can book your own taxi and claim the cost back through the South Western Railway website. This applies to travel between any stations served by South Western Railway between London Waterloo, Alton, Portsmouth stations and…

— SWR Help (@SW_Help) February 12, 2026

South West Railway told one customer they could claim the cost of a taxi back from the rail provider (PA Archive)

Fire on a train at Wandsworth Town is causing additional disruption

Thursday 12 February 2026 20:13 , Matt Watts

National Rail have warned a fire on a train at Wandsworth Town is causing additional disruption on the rail network in southwest London this evening.

🚂#Vauxhall - A fire on a train at Wandsworth Town is causing additional disruption to services between London Waterloo and Barnes / Wimbledon.

Trains running to / from these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised as a result.

— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) February 12, 2026

Passengers warn others to 'stay away from Waterloo'

Thursday 12 February 2026 19:07 , Georgia Bell

As disruptions continue to affect journeys from Waterloo, passengers have taken to social media to warn others to stay away from the busy London station.

One disgruntled passenger wrote on X: “If can stay away from Waterloo then please do!

“A fatality on the line at Clapham Junction has caused a massive disruption at Waterloo tonight!”

#WaterlooDown #CommuterDelays
If can stay away from Waterloo then please do! A fatality on the line 😢 at Clapham Junction has caused a massive disruption at Waterloo tonight! pic.twitter.com/dLnQ5dn2SC

— Zara Zee (@Zeddeee) February 12, 2026

Emergency vehicles pictured outside Clapham Junction

Thursday 12 February 2026 18:03 , Georgia Bell

Emergency services have been pictured outside Clapham Junction station, according to one onlooker.

In the photos posted to X, emergency vehicles can be seen parked outside what the user claims is Clapham Junction station.

This comes after British Transport Police declared a fatality on the train tracks earlier today.

#clapham junction just now. pic.twitter.com/6IipSwkfiE

— Samir Kaou (@Mirou_Nanou) February 12, 2026

Passengers encouraged to use bus services

Thursday 12 February 2026 17:58 , Georgia Bell

South Western Railway has encouraged Londoners to use alternative forms of transport amid disruptions from Clapham Junction.

Posting on X, the rail service wrote: “You can use your ticket to travel on: Transport for London buses between London Waterloo, Vauxhall Clapham Junction, Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Surbiton, Hampton Court, Kingston, Epsom, Tolworth Chessington South, Shepperton and Teddington.”

🎫 You can use your ticket to travel on:

🚌 Transport for London buses between London Waterloo, Vauxhall Clapham Junction, Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Surbiton, Hampton Court, Kingston, Epsom, Tolworth , Chessington South , Shepperton and Teddington.

Compass Travel route 42…

— SWR Help (@SW_Help) February 12, 2026

Lines reopened between London Waterloo and Barnes / Wimbledon

Thursday 12 February 2026 17:37 , Georgia Bell

Lines have reopened following an emergency incident between London Waterloo and Barnes / Wimbledon.

On their website, National Rail said: “As services return to normal, trains running to / from these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 120 minutes or revised.

“Major disruption is expected until the end of the day,” it warned.

Waterloo disruption leaves commuters 'frustrated' and 'agitated'

Thursday 12 February 2026 17:22 , Georgia Bell

Passengers are becoming increasingly “frustrated” and “agitated” whilst trying to leave London Waterloo, according to one commuter.

Gareth Richman, Picture Editor at The Standard, said: “Missed my 15:50 fast train by 10 seconds after a long day.

“Then waited on a packed train stuck at Waterloo while passengers grew frustrated, agitated and leaving the train - whilst waiting for staff to board during apologetic announcements!”

After about 25 minutes, he said that he and other passengers were told to change platforms before finally getting moving.

Waterloo Station is one of the busiest in London, even without disruptions (PA Archive)

Disruption caused by casualty on the tracks, British Transport Police confirm

Thursday 12 February 2026 17:06 , Georgia Bell

British Transport Police have confirmed that a person was found dead on the tracks at Clapham Junction railway station.

A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “Officers were called at around 3pm today (12 February) to reports of a casualty on the tracks at Clapham Junction railway station.

“Officers responded with paramedics, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

Photo shows part of Clapham Junction cordoned off

Thursday 12 February 2026 16:53 , Georgia Bell

This photo shows a cordoned off area at Clapham Junction, although it is unclear whether this is connected to the incident that is causing disruption.

South Western Railway has said the emergency incident is between Vauxhall and Clapham Junction.

A cordon appears to be in place at Clapham Junction station (Tom Davidson)

Photos show trains being held on platforms at London Waterloo

Thursday 12 February 2026 16:50 , Georgia Bell

Trains are being held at London Waterloo after an incident between Clapham Junction and Vauxhall.

South Western Railway announced that trains may be “cancelled, delayed or revised” due to the disruption.

Trains scheduled to leave Waterloo are currently being held on the platform as passengers wait for answers.

Passengers wait on stationary trains on platforms at London Waterloo (Gareth Richman, The Standard)

Passengers say Waterloo staff have no information 'other than wait forever'

Thursday 12 February 2026 16:46 , Georgia Bell

Passengers trying to get home from London Waterloo have taken to social media to express their frustration about disruptions.

One particularly unhappy user posted to X, saying: “Hi SwR - I guess your busy but Waterloo station staff have no info other than wait forever”

Hi SwR - I guess your busy but Waterloo station staff have no info other than wait forever

— Stuart (@stuart3112) February 12, 2026

SW Trains says incident is between Vauxhall and Clapham Junction

Thursday 12 February 2026 16:39 , Matt Watts

South Western Railway have said the emergency incident is between Vauxhall and Clapham Junction.

It says a result all lines are blocked.

⚠️ Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident near the railway between Clapham Junction and Vauxhall all lines are blocked.

Trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised because of this problem.

More information: https://t.co/imkvCCf5rA

— SWR Help (@SW_Help) February 12, 2026

Major disruption to trains from London Waterloo

Thursday 12 February 2026 16:33 , Matt Watts

The emergency services are dealing with an incident between London Waterloo and Barnes/ Wimbledon. Network Rail has warned.

Some lines have been closed as a result.

Trains running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised as a result.

Major disruption is expected until 10pm, National Rail warned.

Northern line reopens

Thursday 12 February 2026 12:00 , Tom Place

A regular service has resumed on the Northern Line, with only minor delays between Camden Town and Battersea Power Station via Charing Cross due to an earlier faulty train at Kennington.

Northern line update

Thursday 12 February 2026 11:22 , Tom Place

The Northern line is currently part suspended between Kennington and Battersea Power Station due to a faulty train at Kennington.

There are also minor delays between Kennington and Camden Town via Charing Cross, with a good service on the rest of the line.

Heathrow update

Thursday 12 February 2026 10:17 , Tom Place

The disruption at Heathrow remains ongoing.

A fault with the signalling system at Heathrow Terminal 4 means the Elizabeth line is currently not running between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Heathrow Terminal 4.

The disruption is expected until around 12pm, and tickets will be accepted on the Piccadilly line and London buses.

Bakerloo line update

Thursday 12 February 2026 09:49 , Tom Place

There is a good service again on the Bakerloo line.

The only line with any issues is the Elizabeth line, where there is currently no service between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Heathrow Terminal 4 due to a signalling failure.

District line update

Thursday 12 February 2026 09:36 , Tom Place

There is a good service again on the whole of the District line.

Hammersmith & City line update

Thursday 12 February 2026 09:21 , Tom Place

There is now a good service again on the Hammersmith & City line.

Tube and Overground update

Thursday 12 February 2026 09:04 , Tom Place

Here is the current state of the Tube and Overground:

• Bakerloo line - Minor delays
• District line - Severe delays
• Elizabeth line - Part suspended between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Heathrow Terminal 4
• Hammersmith & City line - Minor delays
• All other lines - Good service

District line update

Thursday 12 February 2026 08:53 , Tom Place

There are now also severe delays on the District line between Earl's Court and Wimbledon due to a signalling problem.

North Circular update

Thursday 12 February 2026 08:42 , Tom Place

There has been a vehicle collision on the A406 Southend Road westbound near the junction with Harbet Road.

One of two lanes is blocked as a result - expect delays.

Circle line update

Thursday 12 February 2026 08:35 , Tom Place

There is now a good service again on the Circle line.

Hammersmith & City Line update

Thursday 12 February 2026 08:29 , Tom Place

The Hammersmith & City line delays are now only minor following the earlier points failure at Aldgate East.

Elizabeth line update

Thursday 12 February 2026 08:22 , Tom Place

The Elizabeth line has been suspended between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Heathrow Terminal 4 due to a signal failure at Heathrow Terminal 4.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses and London Underground services via reasonable routes.

District line update

Thursday 12 February 2026 08:12 , Tom Place

There are still severe delays on the District line between Earl's Court and Richmond & Ealing Broadway, and minor delays between Earl's Court and Wimbledon, due to the earlier faulty train at Barking.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, the Mildmay line, the Elizabeth line and South Western Railway services.

London roads clear

Thursday 12 February 2026 08:01 , Tom Place

There are currently no major issues or delays on London’s roads or the M25 - we will let you know should this change.

Tube roundup

Thursday 12 February 2026 07:52 , Tom Place

There are severe delays on the District line between Earl's Court and Richmond & Ealing Broadway, and minor delays between Earl's Court and Wimbledon, due to an earlier faulty train at Barking.

There are also severe delays on the Hammersmith & City line due to an earlier points failure at Aldgate East.

There are minor delays on both the Bakerloo line and the Circle line clockwise only.

There is a good service on the rest of the Tube and Overground.

Trams update

Thursday 12 February 2026 07:41 , Tom Place

From yesterday until Wednesday 25 February, there will be no service on London trams between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction, Elmers End, or New Addington.

Replacement buses are in operation.

District line update

Thursday 12 February 2026 07:35 , Tom Place

The District line delays are now between Tower Hill and both Richmond & Ealing Broadway, due to an earlier faulty train at Barking.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, the Mildmay line, the Elizabeth line and South Western Railway services.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

Bakerloo update

Thursday 12 February 2026 07:25 , Tom Place

There are currently minor delays on the entire Bakerloo line due to train cancellations.

Circle line update

Thursday 12 February 2026 07:20 , Tom Place

There are minor delays on the Circle line between Hammersmith and Edgware Road eastbound only due to an earlier customer incident.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

Hammersmith & City update

Thursday 12 February 2026 07:18 , Tom Place

There are severe delays on the Hammersmith & City line due to an earlier points failure at Aldgate East.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses, the DLR, the Elizabeth Line and C2C services.

District line update

Thursday 12 February 2026 07:13 , Tom Place

There are currently severe delays on the District line between Upminster and Tower Hill westbound only due to a faulty train at Barking.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

Good Morning

Thursday 12 February 2026 07:07 , Tom Place

Hello everyone - we will be keeping you updated on all the latest travel information throughout the morning.