Commuters encountered significant disruptions on the London Underground when Vauxhall Station was evacuated during rush hour. The closure of all rail lines between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction was necessary as emergency services responded to an incident near the railway. Services resumed by 8pm, but passengers traveling to or from London Waterloo were advised to expect cancellations and delays throughout the evening.
National Rail initially reported the incident, stating that all lines were closed between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction due to ongoing emergency services activities. Delays of up to 60 minutes or cancellations for trains between London Waterloo and other destinations were anticipated, with disruptions expected until 9pm.
Although the situation has been resolved and all lines are operational, passengers should still anticipate potential cancellations, delays of up to 60 minutes, or revised schedules as the service gets back to normal. National Rail recommends checking journey details through the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner due to the lingering disruptions.
Refunds for delayed or canceled journeys can be requested through an online form on the South Western Railway website. Passengers experiencing delays are reminded to keep their tickets and record their journey details for any potential compensation claims.
The disruptions from London Waterloo are likely to continue until the end of the day, even though an earlier estimate suggested delays would persist until 9pm. Travelers are cautioned to expect ongoing delays and cancellations and to consider alternative routes, including utilizing bus services and other transportation options.