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Sky News
21-07-2025
- Sky News
'Do not travel warning' issued as London Waterloo station hit by 'major signalling failure'
Commuters have been told not to travel this morning after a major signalling problem at Waterloo station. South Western Railway said due to the failure of the equipment, it could not "use platforms 1 to 14 at this time, significantly limiting capacity". The company has apologised for the disruption and told customers to check for updates, while National Rail has also warned that "major disruption is expected until the end of the day". Please refresh the page for the latest version.
The Independent
26-06-2025
- The Independent
Train derailment causes chaos in London
A train derailed near Milton Keynes, specifically in Bletchley, causing significant disruption to rail services. The low-speed derailment occurred on Thursday with no passengers on board and no injuries reported. Major disruption is expected until the end of the day, affecting services from London Euston on the West Coast mainline. Trains to destinations including Manchester, Glasgow, Chester, Edinburgh, and Liverpool are experiencing delays of up to 90 minutes or cancellations. Passengers are advised to check for alternative routes and ticket acceptance on other services provided by London Northwestern Railway and Avanti West Coast.
