Trains between Vauxhall and London Waterloo are expected to be disrupted until 11am on Tuesday due to a signalling fault.
It is the second successive day the fault has disrupted South Western Railway services, impacting commuters travelling into London from the west.
Lines had reopened by around 8am, but trains may still be delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised, says National Rail, while services will also run at a reduced speed on some lines towards London Waterloo.
Some services will run non-stop to Waterloo and some stations will be missed.
Meanwhile flooding at Waterloo Station has also shut the Waterloo & City Line - the key commuter service that connects Waterloo and Bank.
Elsewhere, on the London Overground, there is no service between Sydenham and Crystal Palace, and between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction.
Follow the latest updates below...
Key points
- Disruption between Vauxhall and London Waterloo expected until 11am
- Waterloo & City Line shut due to flooding
- London Overground part-closed
TfL apologises as burst pipe closes Waterloo & City Line
11:31 , Lydia Chantler-HicksTfL has apologised for the ongoing closure of the Waterloo & City Line, which it says is caused by a burst pipe it is “working around the clock” to fix.
A TfL spokesperson said: “We apologise toWaterloo & City line customers whose journeys have been disrupted this morning.
“The line has been closed due to flooding caused by a burst pipe. We’re working around the clock to clear the water as quickly as possible so that services can return to normal.
“Customers are advised to check the TfL website and our TfL Go app for the latest information.”
‘Euston rush’ could be on its way out as early train boarding introduced
09:45 , Lydia Chantler-HicksIn good news this morning, the ‘Euston rush’ could be a thing of the past as early train boarding is being introduced at the busy station.
Train operators have begun to trial new early boarding to improve passengers' experiences.
It comes after the passenger watchdog warned “the station really struggles to cope, with high levels of overcrowding putting passengers in danger.”
London TravelWatch has called for a safety review at Euston as a matter of urgency after the station became so busy in September that passengers were locked out during rush hour in a desperate bid to limit the number of people waiting on the concourse.
Read more here.
Waterloo & City Line still suspended
09:00 , Lydia Chantler-HicksA reminder that the Waterloo & City Line remains suspended this morning due to flooding at Waterloo.
Stratford reopens after fire alert but delays continue
08:35 , Lydia Chantler-HicksStratford station has now reopened after it was evacuated due to a fire alarm.
National Rail warns trains running to/from/through the station could still be delayed or cancelled. Disruption is expected until around 9am.
Disruption as Stratford Station evacuated due to fire alarm
08:26The fire alarm is sounding at Stratford station and the station has been evacuated.
Trains running to / from / through Stratford are unable to presently call there, says TfL.
It says services may also be delayed in the area or cancelled. Disruption is expected until 9am.
Waterloo disruption now expected to end by 11am
08:17 , Lydia Chantler-HicksWe earlier reported how a signal failure was expected to disrupt trains running between Vauxhall and London Waterloo until around 2pm.
National Rail is now saying all lines have reopened, and the disruption is due to end around 11am.
Jubilee Line part-suspended due to fire alert at Stratford
08:12 , Lydia Chantler-HicksThe Jubilee Line has been suspended between West Ham and Stratford due to a fire alert at Stratford, says TfL.
Delays on Elizabeth and Piccadilly lines end
08:12 , Lydia Chantler-HicksThe delays that were affecting the Elizabeth and Piccadilly lines earlier this morning have now ended.
The Waterloo & City Line remains closed due to flooding, while the London Overground is part-suspended amid ongoing engineering work (see earlier post).
Disruption between Vauxhall and London Waterloo expected until 2pm
07:37 , Lydia Chantler-HicksTrains between Vauxhall and London Waterloo are expected to be disrupted until 2pm due to a fault with the signalling system between the stations.
Trains may to be delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised, says National Rail.
Services will also run at a reduced speed on some lines towards London Waterloo.
⚠️A track circuit failure is affecting the railway between Vauxhall and London Waterloo.
— SWR Help (@SW_Help) October 29, 2024
Trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised because of this problem.
More information: https://t.co/imkvCCexC2
The following alterations have been made:
- Services from Woking to London Waterloo via Esher will run non-stop Surbiton to London Waterloo
- Services from Guildford to London Waterloo via Cobham will run non-stop Surbiton to London Waterloo
- Services from Shepperton to London Waterloo will run via Twickenham
- Services from Strawberry Hill to London Waterloo via Kingston will run fast from New Malden to London Waterloo
- Vauxhall will have a reduced service towards London Waterloo. You may need to change trains at Clapham Junction or travel via London Waterloo.
London Overground part-closed and hit with delays
07:17 , Lydia Chantler-HicksLondon Overground is shut between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction and between Sydenham and Crystal Palace due to planned engineering work that has been taking place since Saturday.
There are also minor delays on the line between Liverpool Street and Cheshunt / Chingford / Enfield Town while Network Rail fixes a signal failure at Liverpool Street.
Severe delays on Piccadilly and Elizabeth lines
07:03There are severe on the Elizabeth Line between Whitechapel and Abbey Wood while TfL fixes a faulty train at Custom House.
There are also severe delays on the Piccadilly Line between Acton Town and Uxbridge following a late finish of engineering work.
Flooding shuts Waterloo and City Line
07:02 , Lydia Chantler-HicksThe Waterloo and City Line - the key commuter service which connects Bank and Waterloo - is totally closed this morning due to flooding at Waterloo, says TfL.
We’ve asked TfL for more information on when it’s likely to reopen. We’ll bring you updates as we get them.
Delays and closures on multiple TfL lines
07:01 , Lydia Chantler-HicksGood morning, and welcome to The Standard’s live blog.
There are delays and closures on multiple TfL lines this morning.
We’ll be bringing you everything you need to know.
