Commuters in London are facing major rush-hour delays at Euston and Waterloo stations following damage to overhead electric wires between Watford Junction and Milton Keynes. The disruption is affecting services operated by Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, and Southern, causing long queues and significant delays.
Disruption Overview
The fault, which occurred earlier this evening, has led to severe delays on the West Coast Main Line. Passengers are advised to expect disruption until at least 9pm. Tickets are being accepted on alternative routes, including London Northwestern Railway services via Northampton and other operators.
Queues at Waterloo and Euston
Large queues have formed at Waterloo station as commuters seek alternative travel options. At Euston, trains are delayed or cancelled, adding to the evening rush-hour chaos. The Jubilee line is also experiencing severe delays due to an earlier track fault at Kilburn, with tickets accepted on London Buses, London Overground, the Elizabeth line, Thameslink, Southeastern, and the DLR.
Affected Routes
- Avanti West Coast: Services between London Euston and the North West are disrupted.
- London Northwestern Railway: Trains between London and the Midlands are affected.
- Southern: Some services are impacted.
Passengers are urged to check their journey before travelling and allow extra time. Network Rail engineers are working to repair the damaged overhead wires, but no estimated time for full restoration has been provided.
