Police responded to an incident in Raynes Park yesterday afternoon, resulting in major disruptions to train services throughout London. Although the incident has been resolved, commuters have been advised to brace themselves for ongoing disruption until the end of the day.
The incident heavily impacted services at London Waterloo Station, leading to numerous train cancellations. Additionally, several other routes experienced significant disruption including South Western Railway in Hampton Court, Shepperton, Chessington South, Woking, Alton, Dorking, Guildford, Basingstoke, Yeovil Junction, Exeter St Davids, Portsmouth & Southsea, Portsmouth Harbour, and Weymouth. Thameslink services between St Albans City and Sutton were also affected.
According to a statement released by National Rail, all rail lines have reopened following the police intervention, but delays and cancellations are still expected as services gradually recover. Passengers traveling through the Wimbledon area may still face cancellations, severe delays of up to 60 minutes, or revised schedules.
South Western Railway acknowledged the incident and the subsequent disruptions on their social media platforms. They announced that all lines were now operational but cautioned that disruption is likely to persist until the end of the day.
Commuters in London are advised to check for updated travel information and consider alternative routes or means of transport. The rail operators and authorities are working tirelessly to minimize the impact and restore normalcy to the affected services.