Damage from Storm Bert disrupting rail services during Monday evening rush hour.
A number of trains out of London Euston have been cancelled after Storm Bert brought flooding to parts of the network over the weekend.
Trains have had to be diverted away from Northampton after the River Nene burst its banks causing extensive flooding on the railway and in the local area.
Network Rail has said it is working with Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway to keep passengers moving on the West Coast Main Line.
However multiple services out of Euston to Birmingham, Tring and other destinations on the line have had to be cancelled.
Disruption is expected to last through to the end of the day.
Northampton station pic.twitter.com/j8SW3CHpMZ
— Cameron (@cameron291164) November 25, 2024
Follow the latest London travel updates below.
Key Points
- Euston commuter trains cancelled as railway line floods
- Do not travel warning issued for London Stansted train services
- Great Western Railway tells passengers all services are disrupted
- Travel chaos hits West Coast mainline services from Euston amid flooding
More Euston cancellations
Monday 25 November 2024 18:09 , Michael HowieIn addition to the list we posted earlier regarded Euston services no longer running, Avanti West Coast is also flagging the following cancellations:
* 6.54pm to Tring
* 6.56pm to Birmingham New Street
* 7.13pm to Manchester Piccadilly
* 7.23pm to Birmingham New Street
* 7.24pm to Tring
* 7.46pm to Crewe
Severe delays on Metropolitan Line
Monday 25 November 2024 17:25There are now severe delays on the Metropolitan Line between Uxbridge and Harrow-on-the-Hill, says TfL, due to train cancellations.
The earlier severe delays on the Piccadilly Line have been downgraded to minor.
Which Euston train services have been cancelled?
Monday 25 November 2024 16:55 , Lydia Chantler-HicksHere is a run-down of the Euston train services that had been due to depart in the next two hours, which have been cancelled due to flooding on the railway.
- 4.46pm service to Crewe
- 4.54pm service to Tring
- 4.56pm service to Birmingham New Street
- 5.04pm service to Tring
- 5.13pm service to Manchester Piccadilly
- 5.19pm service to Northampton
- 5.24pm service to Tring
- 5.26pm service to Birmingham New Street
- 5.46pm service to Crewe
- 5.54pm service to Tring
- 5.56pm service to Birmingham New Street
- 6.13pm service to Manchester Piccadilly
- 6.19pm service to Northampton
- 6.24pm service to Tring
- 6.26pm service to Birmingham New Street
- 6.46pm service to Crewe
A number of other services have been delayed.
Visit the National Rail website for more information and live information about departures.
A number of key Euston commuter services cancelled
Monday 25 November 2024 16:49 , Lydia Chantler-HicksAs we approach rush-hour, a number of trains from Euston have been cancelled, as flooding causes major disruption to trains running between Rugby and Milton Keynes.
The Avanti West Coast website says some services - to destinations including Crewe, Tring, Manchester Piccadilly, and Birmingham New Street - are no longer running, while others have been delayed.
Severe delays on Piccadilly Line
Monday 25 November 2024 16:17 , Lydia Chantler-HicksThere are currently severe delays on the Piccadilly Line between Acton Town and Uxbridge due to an earlier points failure at Oakwood, says TfL.
Major disruption after River Nene bursts banks, flooding train line
Monday 25 November 2024 15:51 , Lydia Chantler-HicksThe River Nene has burst its banks in the aftermath of heavy rain brought by Storm Bert, causing major disruption to trains running between Rugby and Milton Keynes.
The flooding has caused severe flooding, and means all trains through Northampton are suspended, said West Coast Main Line on X.
⚠️ NEW: Major disruption between #MiltonKeynes & #Rugby
— West Coast Main Line (@networkrailWCML) November 25, 2024
❌ All trains suspended through #Northampton due to severe flooding caused by the River Nene bursting its banks
📲 Please check https://t.co/WL3WVEZG9r for journey info@LNRailway @AvantiWestCoast#StormBert pic.twitter.com/MO5QKQki5U
It shared a photo that appeared to show the entire train track under muddy floodwater.
Major disruption is expected for the rest of the day.
Major disruption to hit west coast mainline services all day
Monday 25 November 2024 14:39 , Josh SalisburyDisruption is expected on west coast mainline services out of Euston all day because of a mixture of flooding and defective tracks.
National Rail said a speed restriction over a defective track between Rugby and Milton Keynes Central means that trains have to run at reduced speed.
Trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
The major disruption will affect Avanti West Coast services and London North Western Railway services for the rest of the day.
Services are being further delayed by flooding at Northampton.
Severe delays continue on Piccadilly Line
Monday 25 November 2024 13:14 , Josh SalisburySevere delays are continuing on the Piccadilly Line after the earlier points failure at Cockfosters.
There is a good service on all other London Underground lines.
Severe delays on Piccadilly Line
Monday 25 November 2024 12:03 , Josh SalisburyThe Piccadilly Line is part suspended between Oakwood and Cockfosters due to a points failure.
There are severe delays on the rest of the line.
However, there is a good service on all other lines.
Series of major roads closed due to Storm Bert
Monday 25 November 2024 11:50 , Josh SalisburyOn the roads, the A5 is closed in both directions between the A508 and the junction with the A43 because of flooding as of Monday morning.
A lane on the A14 eastbound between junctions J16 Catworth and J18 Spaldwick West is also shut with disruption.
The M32 in Bristol is closed in both directions between J1 near Hambrook and M4 J19.
Southwestern services to resume after fallen tree cleared
Monday 25 November 2024 11:27 , Josh SalisburySouthwestern Railway said all lines between Fareham and Southampton Central have now reopened after the removal of a tree.
However, Southern, which runs rail services across the south-east of England, is still advising some services on Monday will be cancelled or revised because of forecast severe weather, including on its London network and the West Coastway between Havant and Southampton.
Great Western Railways has also warned passengers not to travel as it suspended services on all key routes because of flooding and fallen trees.
Delays on both Central and Piccadilly
Monday 25 November 2024 10:43 , Josh SalisburyThere are minor delays on both the Central and Piccadilly Lines.
The “minor” Central Line delays are being caused by an earlier faulty train at Stratford.
The Piccadilly Line has delays between Acton Town and Heathrow / Uxbridge due to an earlier signaling problem at Arnos Grove, says TfL.
Central line delays
Monday 25 November 2024 09:46 , Tom DavidsonCentral Line: Severe delays eastbound due to an earlier faulty train. Good service westbound.
Severe delays on the Central line
Monday 25 November 2024 09:31 , Tom DavidsonNot weather related this one - it’s due to a faulty train.
Severe delays between White City and Hainault via Newbury Park / Epping, eastbound only due to a faulty train.
No services through Northampton
Monday 25 November 2024 09:29 , Tom DavidsonLondon Northwestern Railway reported that no rail services would operate through Northampton station due to the River Nene bursting its banks.
No trains between Broxbourne and Stansted until 5pm
Monday 25 November 2024 09:19 , Tom DavidsonAn update from National Rail:
“Damage to the electrical overhead wires between Broxbourne and Stansted Airport / Audley End means that trains are currently unable to run between these stations, and will be cancelled.
“Major disruption is expected until approximately 17:00.”
GWR tickets valid tomorrow and Wednesday
Monday 25 November 2024 08:39 , Tom DavidsonFollowing its advice that no passengers should travel today, GWR has announced tickets from today will be valid to use on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Alternatively, commuters can claim a full refund.
“We’re sorry for disruption to journeys,” it said in a statement. “Network Rail and GWR teams are working hard across the network and will carry out inspections to reopen lines as quickly as possible.”
The train company said it expected disruption until “at least the end of the day”.
Great Western Railway suspends services on 'all key routes'
Monday 25 November 2024 08:23 , Tom DavidsonGreat Western Railway said it has suspended services on “all key routes” due to flooding and fallen trees.
The operator’s network runs between London Paddington and both south-west England and south Wales.
It said: “GWR has suspended train services on all key routes after flooding and fallen trees have blocked access at key locations on the Great Western network.
“We’re sorry for the disruption to journeys. Network Rail and GWR teams are working hard across the network and will carry out inspections to reopen lines as quickly as possible.
“Disruption is expected to last until at least the end of the day on Monday.
“Customers are advised not to travel and check for the latest updates and GWR.com.”
Southern disruption to and from Watford Junction
Monday 25 November 2024 08:19 , Tom DavidsonSouthern, which runs rail services across the south-east of England, said some services on Monday will be cancelled or revised because of forecast severe weather, including on its London network and the West Coastway between Havant and Southampton.
Great Western Railways advised passengers not to travel on many of its major lines to London Paddington including Penzance, Bristol Temple Meads, Swindon, Reading and Worcester.
The trains that do run are expected to be very busy.
🗺️London area
— Southern (@SouthernRailUK) November 25, 2024
⛔There will be NO Southern service to and from Watford Junction until after 10:00 with the first service from Clapham being the 10:39 departure, and the first from Watford Junction being the 11:52 departure
🕓We will operate an hourly service between London…
London Underground avoids the worst disruption
Monday 25 November 2024 08:13 , Tom DavidsonAcross the London Underground the only issues on the lines are on the Northern line, where there are minor delays due to an earlier signal systems failure.
Major train company tells passengers: Do not travel
Monday 25 November 2024 07:56 , Josh SalisburyGreat Western Railway, which operates key routes to and from the west of England and Wales has told passengers not to try and travel on any of its services.
In an update on Monday morning, GWR said: “GWR has suspended train services on all key routes after flooding and fallen trees have blocked access at key locations on the Great Western network.
“We're sorry for the disruption to journeys. Network Rail and GWR teams are working hard across the network and will carry out inspections to reopen lines as quickly as possible.
“Disruption is expected to last until at least the end of the day on Monday.
“Customers are advised NOT TO TRAVEL and check for the latest updates at GWR.com.”
Do not travel on key Paddington services, passengers warned
Monday 25 November 2024 07:32 , Josh SalisburyA ‘do not travel’ warning has been issued for key routes to and from London Paddington amid the Storm Bert chaos.
Commuters are being told to avoid services running on the following routes:
- Penzance to London Paddington
- Newport, Bristol Parkway to London Paddington
- Bristol Temple Meads, Swindon, Reading to London Paddington.
Flooding has closed the line in several places between Reading and Plymouth and further sites are likely to flood through the day.
Great Western Railway said it cannot guarantee any alternative route for their services between London and the West of England - meaning they cannot guarantee that any given journey on that route remains feasible for the remainder of the day.
It’s a similar story on the routes to/from London Paddington and South Wales and routes to/from Paddington and Worcester.
West Coast mainline services to Euston hit due to flooding
Monday 25 November 2024 07:25 , Josh SalisburyThere is major disruption to West Coast mainline services to and from Euston this morning due to flooding on the tracks caused by Storm Bert.
Passengers have been warned of major disruption between Milton Keynes and Rugby, hitting trains through the area.
All trains have been suspended through Northampton due to severe flooding caused by the River Nene bursting its banks, National Rail has warned.
It comes after a combination of the storm and a power cut left passengers locked outside of Euston on Sunday night in a bid to avoid a dangerous crowd crush.
Raft of Southern commuter services cancelled
Monday 25 November 2024 07:17 , Josh SalisburySouthern Railway has warned of delays and cancellations this morning due to Storm Bert.
It has advised passengers to check before they travel, saying: “Southern will be running fewer trains during this morning.”
Among the services already hit are:
- No Southern service to and from Watford Junction until after 10am with the first service from Clapham Junction being the 10:39 departure, and the first from Watford Junction being the 11.52am departure
- Hourly service between London Bridge and Beckenham Junction until after 10am, meaning fewer services between Tulse Hill and London Bridge
- Hourly service between Epsom Downs and London Victoria until after 10am
- Cancellation to some peak time services meaning fewer trains on routes from Selhurst and Norbury into London Victoria as well as routes into London Bridge and Victoria from Sutton.
Do not travel warning affecting Stansted Airport
Monday 25 November 2024 07:02 , Matt WattsA do not travel warning has been issued between Broxbourne and Audley End and Stansted Airport.
Owing to multiple fallen trees damaging electrical overhead wire between Broxbourne and Audley End, train services between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport are also subject to severe delays, alterations and cancellations.
Major disruption is expected until approximately 2pm.
