Yahoo News London travel news LIVE: Passengers stuck on trains for 'at least two hours' after signal fault at Euston
Train passengers on the West Coast Main Line faced severe disruption because of a signalling fault at London’s Euston station.
Stranded travellers complained about being stuck on stationary trains for at least two hours on Tuesday afternoon.
Network Rail apologised for the incident and said its engineers are “working to fix the problem as soon as possible”.
One affected passenger, Paul Carroll, posted on X that he has been “stuck on a train for two hours not moving,” and another passenger reported being “stuck on a train at Stockport for two hours”.
National Rail has warned that major disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Meanwhile, there is no service on the London Overground from Kilburn High Road to Euston as well as between Gospel Oak and Barking Riverside.
There is also a part closure of the Northern Line until April 11 between Golders Green and Edgware due to planned engineering works.
Earlier on Tuesday motorists faced 45-minute delays after a lorry lost its load of concrete slabs.
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Tuesday 2 April 2024 21:43 , Jacob Phillips
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Thameslink trains disrupted by 'endangered species of bird'
Tuesday 2 April 2024 20:29 , Jacob Phillips
Thameslink has warned that there are an endangered species of bird on the tracks at Brighton.Power to some platforms were switched off while a Herring Gull is moved away from the railway.
⚠️ We have been informed that we have an endangered species of bird ( Herring Gull) on the tracks at Brighton.
⚡ Power to some platforms will need to be switched off at 1900 whilst the bird is moved away from the railway.— Thameslink (@TLRailUK) April 2, 2024
Lines reopened to Euston but passengers still face hour-long delays
Tuesday 2 April 2024 19:54 , Jacob Phillips
Lines have now reopened following a signalling fault at London Euston.
But National Rail has warned trains may still be cancelled or delayed by an hour.
Major disruption is still expected until the end of the day.
Delays up to 30 minutes on trains to Liverpool Street
Tuesday 2 April 2024 19:30 , Jacob Phillips
Trains between London Liverpool Street and Shenfield have been hit by half-an-hour delays.
National Rail reports that lines have reopened following a points failure between the stations.
But disruption is expected to continue until 8pm.
Severe delays on the Elizabeth Line
Tuesday 2 April 2024 18:01 , Jacob Phillips
There are severe delays on the Elizabeth Line between Whitechapel and Shenfield while Network Rail fix a points failure at Manor Park.
Passenger delayed by over two hours and 20 minutes
Tuesday 2 April 2024 16:55 , Jacob Phillips
A passenger has been delayed by over two hours and 20 minutes.
Taking to X, they described how their journey from Lancaster has been hit by major disruption.
After being chucked off two trains at Preston and now on a train that has got as far as Warrington (2 hours 22 mins since I left Lancaster), our current driver has told us that only 7 of the 14 platforms at Euston are operational today. Is this what the “signalling problem” is?
— Katie Hale (@KayTeaPotato) April 2, 2024
Major disruption until the end of the day due to Euston signal fault
Tuesday 2 April 2024 16:23 , Jacob Phillips
Lines remain blocked on services to and from London Euston.
National Rail has warned trains may be cancelled or delayed for up to 100 minutes.
Major disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Train passengers suffering severe disruption on West Coast Main Line
Tuesday 2 April 2024 15:38 , Jacob Phillips
Train passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line are suffering severe disruption because of a signalling fault at London’s Euston station.
Some of those affected reported being stranded on stationary trains for at least two hours.
Network Rail apologised for the incident and said its engineers are “working to fix the problem as soon as possible”.
Read the full story here.
Multiple tube lines still delayed
Tuesday 2 April 2024 14:46 , Jordan King
The following lines are still delayed:
Overground
Circle line
Northern line
Piccadilly line
Tram
Disruption on M25 near Kings Langley
Tuesday 2 April 2024 14:30 , Jordan King
There is currently queueing traffic and one lane closed due to crash on M25 clockwise from J20 A41 Watford Road (Kings Langley) to J21 M1 J6A.
Congestion to J17 (Maple Cross). Lane four (of four) is closed.
Minor delays to Bakerloo line
Tuesday 2 April 2024 14:03 , Jordan King
There are currently minor delays between Queen's Park and Harrow & Wealdstone due to a Network Rail signal failure.
Major disruption at Euston until 2pm
Tuesday 2 April 2024 13:16 , Josh Salisbury
Major disruption at Euston Station will affect rail services until at least 2pm, National Rail has said.
This is because of a fault with the signalling system, meaning trains may be cancelled or delayed by up to an hour.
Avanti West Coast mainline services are affected, as are London Northwestern Railway services.
The Overground also has no service between Kilburn High Road and Euston due to the fault.
Talks held in bid to ward off next week's Tube strike
Tuesday 2 April 2024 12:52 , Josh Salisbury
Talks are to be held on Wednesday in a bid to avert a Tube strike that could bring much of the London Underground to a standstill next Monday.
Tube drivers belonging to Aslef have called the walkout – and a second on Saturday May 4, the day the next mayor of London is due to be declared – in a long-running dispute over feared changes to working conditions.
Union leaders are due to meet Transport for London negotiators for talks in what could provide a breakthrough.
Read the full story here.
London Overground part suspended
Tuesday 2 April 2024 12:00 , Jordan King
There is currently no service between Kilburn High Road and Euston.
Minor delays to DLR
Tuesday 2 April 2024 11:59 , Jordan King
There are currently delays between Stratford and Canary Wharf due to an obstruction on the track - good service on the rest of the line.
Piccadilly line no longer suspended
Tuesday 2 April 2024 11:40 , Jordan King
The Piccadilly line was part suspended between Hammersmith and Acton Town Westbound only - but this is no longer the case.
It is still severely delayed due to an earlier signal failure at Stamford Brook.
Piccadilly line part suspended
Tuesday 2 April 2024 10:52 , Jordan King
We already told you about the severe delays which hit the Piccadilly line earlier this morning. On top of this, there is now no service between Hammersmith and Acton Town Westbound only.
Severe delays to London Overground
Tuesday 2 April 2024 10:51 , Jordan King
There are currently severe delays between Willesden Junction and Stratford while TfL fixes a faulty train at Stratford.
Minor delays to Circle line
Tuesday 2 April 2024 10:28 , Jordan King
There are currently minor delays due to train cancellations.
Bakerloo line no longer delayed
Tuesday 2 April 2024 10:28 , Jordan King
The Bakerloo line has returned to running a good service.
Jubilee line no longer delayed
Tuesday 2 April 2024 09:31 , Jordan King
The Jubilee line has returned to running a good service.
Severe delays to District line
Tuesday 2 April 2024 09:29 , Jordan King
There are currently severe delays between Barking and Upminster while TfL fixes a faulty train - good servicie on the rest of the line.
Traffic on J25 A10 (Enfield) clears up
Tuesday 2 April 2024 09:24 , Jordan King
We told you earlier about long delays and one lane closed due to a crash on the M25 anticlockwise after J25 A10 (Enfield) with congestion to J26 Waltham Abbey - this congestion has now cleared up, according to traffic monitoring site Inrix.
Traffic still slow near Godstone exit on M25
Tuesday 2 April 2024 09:22 , Jordan King
Although, all lanes have reopened, there is currently slow traffic on the M25 clockwise from J5 M26 / A21 (Sevenoaks) to J6 A22 (Godstone).
Part closure on Tram
Tuesday 2 April 2024 08:12 , Jordan King
There is currently no service between Wellesley Road / George Street and Beckenham Junction / Elmers End / New Addington.
Eastbound trams are operating from Wimbledon to Wellesley Road, and westbound trams are operating from George Street to Wimbledon.
Minor delays to Bakerloo line
Tuesday 2 April 2024 07:52 , Jordan King
There are currently minor delays following the late finish of engineering work.
Severe delays to Jubilee line
Tuesday 2 April 2024 07:51 , Jordan King
There are currently severe delays to the Jubilee line due to an earlier faulty train.
Part closure to Northern line
Tuesday 2 April 2024 07:50 , Jordan King
There is currently no service between Golders Green and Edgware due to planned engineering works - a replacement bus is operating.
J6 clockwise exit slip road to Godstone reopens
Tuesday 2 April 2024 07:43 , Jordan King
The J6 clockwise exit slip road to Godstone, on the M25, is now open, after a collision in the area closed it earlier this morning.
There are still delays of around one hour.
Nine miles of congestion at Godstone on M25
Tuesday 2 April 2024 07:22 , Matt Watts
Nine miles of congestion have been reported on the M25 following a crash near Godstone
The #M25 J6 clockwise exit slip road to #Godstone is closed due to a collision.
Lanes 1 and 2 on the main carriageway are also closed on approach to allow emergency services to work at scene.
There are delays of at least 50 minutes on approach with 9 mile congestion. pic.twitter.com/AzXvhEAwAc— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) April 2, 2024
Severe delays on Piccadilly Line
Tuesday 2 April 2024 07:16 , Matt Watts
Severe delays are being reported on the Piccadilly Line due to a signal fault at Stamford Brook. Tickets will be accepted on London Buses and Elizabeth line, says Transport for London.
