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A “trespass” incident in south west London resulted in rush hour rail chaos, with disruption set to last until the end of the day.
The incident at Raynes Park was first reported at 3.42pm on Wednesday, according to National Rail’s website.
Police have dealt with the incident and rail lines have reopened, but major disruption is expected to continue until the end of the day.
Following the police dealing with an incident at Raynes Park, all lines have now reopened.
⏱️ At this time, we estimate that disruption to our services will be until the end of the day.
More information: https://t.co/imkvCCexC2
— SWR Help (@SW_Help) May 15, 2024
The routes affected include South Western Railway between London Waterloo and Hampton Court, Shepperton, Chessington South, Woking, Alton, Dorking, Guildford, Basingstoke, Yeovil Junction, Exeter St Davids, Portsmouth & Southsea, Portsmouth Harbour and Weymouth as well as Thameslink between St Albans City and Sutton.
A statement on National Rail’s website says: “Following the police dealing with a trespass incident in the Wimbledon area all lines have now reopened.
“While service recovers, trains running through the Wimbledon area may still be cancelled, severely delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
“Major disruption is expected until the end of the day.”
South Western Railway posted on X saying: “Following the police dealing with an incident at Raynes Park, all lines have now reopened.
“At this time, we estimate that disruption to our services will be until the end of the day.
“Train services are now able to run however, please be aware that due to crew and train displacement following the line closure, whilst we return the service to normal, train services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised.
“You are advised to check your journey before you travel.”
Angie Pitt, who is based in Leatherhead, Surrey, said she has been at Waterloo since 3.45pm and was on a train for an hour before it was cancelled.
The 50-year-old said: “It’s a bit fraught on the concourse, a recent announcement told us, ‘we simply do not have enough space to get you all home’.
“I was on the 1554 to Leatherhead, I was hoping to be home by 4.45.
“Feeling frustrated and hot.
“I’ve got a seat and some snacks, trains are starting to leave now so I’ll sit it out. I’m optimistic.”
British Transport Police has been approached to comment.
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