London Waterloo commuters faced severe travel disruption on Thursday evening after a police incident forced the closure of railway lines, bringing services to a standstill and causing delays of up to 90 minutes.
Police were at the scene of an incident between Woking and Brookwood, which led to the shutdown of the affected stretch of railway. The station closure sparked widespread travel chaos for passengers using the busy hub.
Services halted on affected stretch
All services along the affected section of the line were brought to a halt as officers responded to the incident. The disruption affected numerous commuters relying on the Waterloo network during the evening rush hour.
The situation prompted an ongoing live update from the news outlet, with further details expected as the incident developed. No official statement on the nature of the police incident had been released at the time of reporting.
Impact on commuters
The closure caused significant delays for travellers, with reports indicating waits of up to 90 minutes on affected routes. The disruption was expected to continue until police concluded their work at the scene.
Passengers were advised to check for updates as the situation remained fluid throughout the evening.
