A vehicle struck a bridge in Surrey causing disruption for trains running from London Waterloo.
The incident in Hersham caused throughout much of Monday afternoon.
Trains were not stopping at Esher, Hersham, or Walton-on-Thames while the lines over the affected bridge remained closed.
The disruption appeared to have ended by 4pm with Waterloo’s live departures board showing a normal service.
Follow the latest updates below...
Minor delays on the Piccadilly line
15:54 , Nuray BulbulMinor delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge due to an earlier points failure at Heathrow Terminals 2&3.
There is a good service on the rest of the line.
Cutty Sark station closed until spring 2026
15:41 , Nuray BulbulCutty Sark station will remain closed until spring 2026 while all four escalators are replaced.
Passengers are advised to use nearby Greenwich DLR station to continue their journeys.
Central line resumes good service
15:29 , Nuray BulbulThe Central line is now providing a good service.
Minor delays on the Central line
15:18 , Nuray BulbulThere are minor delays on the Central line following an earlier faulty train at Stratford.
Services are returning to normal, but passengers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
The A3031 Albert Bridge Road at the junction with A3212 Chelsea Embankment is closed in both directions for local borough maintenance works. Drivers are advised to allow extra time and consider alternative routes while the closure is in place.
15:02 , Nuray BulbulThe A3031 Albert Bridge Road at the junction with A3212 Chelsea Embankment is closed in both directions for local borough maintenance works.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time and consider alternative routes while the closure is in place.
Central Line update – delays on eastern section
14:42 , Nuray BulbulThere are severe delays between Leytonstone and Epping / Hainault due to a faulty train at Stratford. The rest of the line is experiencing minor delays.
Passengers can use London Buses and Greater Anglia services at no extra cost via any reasonable route.
Disruption on lines from London Waterloo after vehicle strikes bridge at Hersham
14:22 , Nuray BulbulA vehicle has hit a bridge at Hersham, blocking some lines towards Woking. Trains from London Waterloo to Woking, Guildford, Haslemere, Portsmouth, Southampton, Weymouth, Salisbury, Westbury, Yeovil Junction, Exeter St Davids, Alton, and Basingstoke may be delayed or revised.
Services will not stop at Esher, Hersham, or Walton-on-Thames while the lines are blocked. Passengers are advised to travel to Weybridge or Surbiton and catch return trains where necessary.
Staff are on-site to examine the bridge, and local buses via Traveline can be used as an alternative (South Western Railway tickets are not valid on buses unless stated). Allow extra time for your journey and check live updates before travelling.
M25 congestion eases after earlier disruption
14:02 , Nuray BulbulAfter significant delays earlier this morning, traffic on the M25 motorway is now easing.
Drivers can expect journeys to return closer to normal times, though some residual delays may remain on stretches previously affected by the incident.
Authorities continue to monitor traffic conditions, and motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time where necessary.
Disruption between Surbiton and Weybridge expected until 4pm
13:48 , Nuray BulbulA vehicle has struck a bridge at Hersham, blocking some lines towards Woking. As a result, trains running between Surbiton station and Weybridge station may be delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until 16:00.
Customer advice:
- Trains will not stop at Esher, Hersham, or Walton-on-Thames while the lines are blocked.
- Passengers from London Waterloo towards these stations should travel to Weybridge and catch a return train.
- Passengers from Esher, Hersham, or Walton-on-Thames towards Woking should travel to Surbiton and catch a return train.
- Staff are on-site to examine the bridge. For assistance, speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
- Local buses may be used via Traveline, but South Western Railway tickets are not valid on buses unless explicitly stated.
Passengers are advised to allow extra time and check live updates before travelling.
Severe delays on the Piccadilly line
13:43 , Nuray BulbulThere are severe delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge and minor delays between Acton Town and Heathrow Terminals following an earlier points failure at Heathrow Terminals 2&3.
The rest of the line is operating with good service.
Passengers can use London Buses at no extra cost via any reasonable route.
Gallows Corner Flyover fully closed for refurbishment
13:27 , Nuray BulbulThe A12 Eastern Avenue East at the junction with A12 Colchester Road is fully closed in all directions while the Gallows Corner Flyover undergoes refurbishment.
All approaches to the flyover and roundabout are affected.
Drivers are advised to use alternative routes and allow extra time for their journeys.
Albert Bridge Road closed for borough works
13:13 , Nuray BulbulThe A3031 Albert Bridge Road at the junction with A3212 Chelsea Embankment is closed in both directions for local borough maintenance works.
Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and allow extra time for journeys in the area.
Minor delays on the Piccadilly line
12:59 , Nuray BulbulPiccadilly line services are currently experiencing minor delays.
Passengers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys while services return to normal.
Not much is known about the nature of the incident
12:50 , Nuray BulbulSurrey Police have not provided any further details about the nature of the incident at this stage.
Updates are expected once more information becomes available.
Driver shares frustration on social media
12:34 , Nuray BulbulDrivers caught in the long delays on the M25 have been sharing their frustration after hours of disruption this morning.
One user shared:
Further update from the exact same location on the M25, 1 hour later… deep joy pic.twitter.com/Pgeo8XE1nn
— Grumps (@grumpybutkind1) March 2, 2026
Long delays continue on the M25
12:21 , Nuray BulbulMotorists are still facing delays of up to an hour along the affected section of the M25, National Highways has said.
The incident is now being cleared, however disruption remains severe. Traffic conditions are expected to gradually return to normal between 2:15pm and 3pm.
M25 delays after police incident
12:10 , Nuray BulbulDrivers faced significant disruption on the M25 this morning after all anticlockwise lanes were closed between Junctions 10 and 9 following a police-led safety incident.
Emergency services were called shortly after 9am, with delays building to around one hour at the height of the closure.
National Highways confirmed the incident was resolved at around 11:40am, though congestion is set to continue in the area as traffic clears.
Lane closures on Buckingham Palace Road
11:44 , Nuray BulbulLanes two and three (of three) on A3214 Buckingham Palace Road, continuing into Grosvenor Gardens, are closed southbound at the junction with A302 Victoria Street for Thames Water works.
Drivers are advised to expect delays and consider alternative routes.
Minor delays continue on the Piccadilly line
11:34 , Nuray BulbulThere are minor delays on the Piccadilly line due to an earlier points failure at Heathrow Terminals 2&3.
Overnight engineering work affecting Stansted Mountfitchet–Cambridge services
11:19 , Nuray BulbulEngineering work is taking place overnight between Stansted Mountfitchet station and Cambridge station, with some lines closed.
The 23:28 London Liverpool Street - Cambridge service will be replaced by a bus between Bishops Stortford and Cambridge on Monday to Thursday nights.
Passengers are advised to allow extra time and check live travel updates before travelling.
Engineering work closes lines between Hackney Downs and Chingford overnight
11:05 , Nuray BulbulEngineering work is taking place between Hackney Downs and Chingford, with all lines closed overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Replacement buses will run each night from 22:55 until the end of service between Hackney Downs and Chingford. The last three buses each night will run between London Liverpool Street and Chingford.
The last trains each night will be:
- 22:33 London Liverpool Street → Chingford
- 22:53 Chingford → London Liverpool Street
Passengers are advised to allow extra time for journeys and plan ahead while the work is in progress.
Lane closures on North Circular at Barking Roundabout
10:47 , Nuray BulbulLane restrictions are in place on slip roads approaching and around Barking Roundabout at the junction of A406 North Circular Road and A124 Barking Road for Cadent Gas works.
Temporary traffic signals are also in operation. Drivers are advised to expect delays and plan alternative routes where possible.
Piccadilly line update
10:31 , Nuray BulbulThere are minor delays on the Piccadilly line following an earlier points failure at Heathrow Terminals 2&3.
Services are returning to normal, but passengers are advised to allow extra time for journeys and check live updates before travelling.
North Circular lane closures at Barking Roundabout
10:16 , Nuray BulbulLane closures are in place on slip roads approaching and around Barking Roundabout at the junction of A406 North Circular Road and A124 Barking Road to facilitate Cadent Gas works.
Temporary traffic signals are also in operation. Drivers are advised to expect delays and allow extra time for journeys.
Heathrow Express update
10:00 , Nuray BulbulThe Heathrow Express is currently providing a good service between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport.
Passengers can expect normal running with no reported disruptions.
Piccadilly line update
09:46 , Nuray BulbulThere are severe delays between Acton Town and Heathrow Terminals / Uxbridge due to an earlier points failure at Heathrow Terminals 2&3.
Elsewhere on the line, minor delays are affecting services between Acton Town and Cockfosters.
Passengers can use London Buses, the Elizabeth line, and South Western Railway at no extra cost via any reasonable route.
IFS Cloud Cable Car providing a good service
09:29 , Nuray BulbulThe IFS Cloud Cable Car is currently providing a good service.
Gallows Corner Flyover fully closed for refurbishment
09:17 , Nuray BulbulThe A12 Eastern Avenue East at the junction with A12 Colchester Road is fully closed in all directions while works take place to refurbish the Gallows Corner Flyover.
All approaches to the flyover and roundabout are affected. Drivers are advised to use alternative routes and allow extra time for their journeys.
Services between Willesden Junction and Stratford Junction station are now running normally
09:04 , Nuray BulbulTrain services between Willesden Junction station and Stratford Junction station have now resumed and are running normally following earlier disruption.
Residual delays may still occur while services fully return to timetable.
Trains returning to normal after fault at Shepherd’s Bush station
08:48 , Nuray BulbulFollowing a fault on an earlier train at Shepherd's Bush station, services between Willesden Junction station and Stratford Junction station are returning to normal.
Some trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes, or revised while the timetable is fully reinstated.
Disruption is expected until 09:45am.
Late-night engineering works affecting trains to and from London Paddington
08:35 , Nuray BulbulEngineering work is taking place tonight at various locations between London Paddington station and Slough station, closing some lines.
- The 23:14 Paddington to Oxford service will now depart at 23:16.
- Services arriving a few minutes later than usual: 20:23 Swansea → London Paddington 20:56 Worcester Foregate Street → London Paddington 22:40 Reading → London Paddington
Passengers are advised to check before travelling and allow extra time for journeys.
Traffic signals out on Commercial Road
08:22 , Nuray BulbulThe A13 Commercial Road at the junction with B108 Cannon Street Road is affected by traffic signal failures in all directions.
Drivers are advised to approach with caution and expect delays while the signals are being fixed.
River services update
08:10 , Nuray BulbulGood service is currently operating on all river routes.
Piccadilly line disruption affecting Heathrow and north London
08:01 , Nuray BulbulThere is no service between Hounslow Central and Heathrow Terminals while engineers work to fix a points failure at Heathrow Terminals 2&3.
Severe delays between:
- Acton Town and Hounslow Central / Uxbridge
- King’s Cross St. Pancras and Cockfosters
Minor delays are affecting the rest of the Piccadilly line.
London Buses and the Elizabeth line are accepting tickets via any reasonable route. Passengers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
North Circular Road delays expected
07:50 , Nuray BulbulLane closures are in place on the North Circular Road (A406) at the junction with Barking Road (A124) due to Cadent Gas works.
Slip roads approaching and around Barking Roundabout are affected, with temporary traffic signals also in operation.
Drivers should allow extra time for journeys through the area.
Gallows Corner Flyover closures in place
07:40 , Nuray BulbulThe Gallows Corner Flyover is currently fully closed in all directions as refurbishment works continue.
Restrictions are in place on the A12 Eastern Avenue East at the junction with Colchester Road, with the flyover and roundabout — including all approaches — shut to traffic.
Drivers are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for journeys.
Heathrow Express update
07:27 , Nuray BulbulA good service is currently operating on the Heathrow Express, providing direct services between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport.
London Underground and Overground providing a good service
07:17 , Nuray BulbulApart from the disruption on the Piccadilly line, the rest of the TfL network is providing a good service.
Heathrow travel disruption
07:07 , Nuray BulbulThere is currently no Piccadilly line service between Hatton Cross and Heathrow Terminals while engineers deal with a points failure at Heathrow Terminals 2&3.
London Buses and the Elizabeth line are accepting tickets via any reasonable route.
Elsewhere, there are minor delays between Acton Town and Rayners Lane (eastbound) due to train cancellations, with a good service on the rest of the line.
Good morning London
06:55 , Nuray BulbulWelcome to our live travel blog as the morning rush hour is set to get underway across the capital.
